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(OPRC) Lesson 37 (February 22, 2024) | Metta Sutta (Unlimited Friendliness) 6 | Bhante Dr. G. Chandima

  Khuddakapāṭha 9 (Minor Texts) Metta Sutta (Unlimited Friendliness ) 6.  Na paro paraṁ nikubbetha, Let no one bring about another’s ruin Nātimaññetha katthaci nam kañci; nor look down on anyone anywhere. Byārosanā paṭighasaññ ā , from provocation or from enmity. Nāññamaññassa dukkhamiccheyya. let them not wish pain on each other.

2024 人日 Chinese New year (初七-人日) Celebration with Lemon Chew 赵卿宁

  Dear Dhamma Friends, "Happy Renri" 人日快乐! Patisota is pleased to present Lemon Chew (KL, Malaysia), singing  " Fly Me To The Moon +喜欢你"  for the 人日 2024. Fly Me To The Moon +喜欢你 is a mash-up of two songs. The classic song " Fly Me To The Moon " is a mash-up with the popular song "喜欢你" to produce a bossanova rendition. After improvisation and sequence addition, these two songs become more lively and fresh. Enjoy the " Fly Me To The Moon +喜欢你" Bossanova rendition on "Renri" and remember to love the world and yourself. Patisota will feature Lemon Chew as the performer and vocalist. Sis. Mallika Siew Peng Chua, our Music Event coordinator, will oversee the proceedings.  May you be well and happy! -Patisota Team

(OPRC) Lesson 36 (February 15, 2024) | Metta Sutta (Unlimited Friendliness) 5 | Bhante Dr. G. Chandima

  Khuddakapāṭha 9 (Minor Texts) Metta Sutta (Unlimited Friendliness ) 5. Diṭṭhā vā ye va addiṭṭhā, seen or unseen, Ye ca dūre vasanti avidūre; far or near, Bhūtā  vā  sambhavesī  vā , those who have been born and those about to be born Sabbe sattā bhavantu sukhitattā. may all beings in their hearts be happy!

Happy Dragon Year (Gong Xi Fa Cai 2024) with Shu Ta Naa

  Dear Dhamma Friends, Patisota is pleased to present Shu Ta Naa (Malacca, Malaysia), singing ""Happy 龙龙 way" for the Gong Xi Fa Cai 2024. Gong Xi Fa Cai's "Happy Way" is an innovative composition that combines English and Chinese lyrics. This composition introduces a fresh viewpoint on the harmony and significance of the Chinese New Year in a contemporary context. It further affirms that the Chinese New Year can be observed in a contemporary light and extends best wishes for the welfare of all.  The original singers are ASTRO artists, while the composer is Ang Chee Ciang. The singer of Patisota will be Shu Ta Naa. Shu also directed the music video for this track. Sis. Mallika Siew Peng Chua, our Music Event coordinator, will oversee the proceedings.  May you be well and happy! -Patisota Team

29 (Day) Notes | Sabbāsava Sutta (MN 2) | Sutta Study @ Buddhist Maha Vihara, Brickfields | Bhante Dr. G. Chandima

  Unwise attention leads to not destroying. 1. What is Vinodanā ? 2. Why is Vinodanā ? 3. What are the analogies that can be drawn between Vinodanā and three intentions  saṅkappa ? (kāmavitakka, byāpādavitakkaṃ, vihiṃsāvitakkaṃ) 4. When physical avoidance is not enough, why engage in mental destruction? 5. What is uppannuppanne pāpake akusale dhamme ? 5. Let us identify the following verbs - nādhivāseti (not tolerated) - pajahati (abandon) - vinodeti (destroy) - byantīkaroti (dispel)  - anabhāvaṃ gameti (wipe out of existence)

The Future and Direction of Young Buddhist Monks| Bhante Dr. Gangodawila Chandima and Most Ven. B. Sri Saranankara Nayaka Maha Thera

  Dear Dhamma Friends, Stay tuned for this intriguing discussion on February 2nd, in the evening. Bhante Dr. Chandima has invited Most Ven. B. Sri Saranankara Nayaka Maha Thera to sit down with him to discuss how to understand the  future and direction of young Buddhist monks. Learn from and benefit from this enlightening discussion. Bio of  Most Ven. B. Saranankara Nayaka Maha Thera Born to the family of Mr. & Mrs. Mudiyanselage in the village of Bootawatta , Kandy, Sri Lanka on 28th October 1953. In 1965, he entered monastic life as a novice Buddhist monk at the age of 12 under the mentorship of Ven. Sumanjothi Maha Thera; and it was this “suited station” that nurtured his life to have an altruistic spiritual journey to heal the hearts of fellow humans out of compassion. Then, he underwent monastic education for the next 11 years until he is a fully ordained Bhikkhu, receiving the Higher Ordination at the age of 22 in 1976 at Malwatta Chapter in Kandy. He later obtained “Diploma

(OPRC) Lesson 35 (February 1, 2024) | Metta Sutta (Unlimited Friendliness) 4 | Bhante Dr. G. Chandima

  Khuddakapāṭha 9 (Minor Texts) Metta Sutta (Unlimited Friendliness ) 4. Ye keci pāṇa bhūtatthi, Whatever there may be with breath of life, Tasā vā thāvarā v ā a navasesā; whether they be frail or very strong, Dīghā vā ye mahantā  vā , without exception, be they long or large, Majjhimā rassakā aṇukathūlā. or medium, short, small, or thick,