Paṭisota

Dhammapda 60 (Sayings of the Dhamma) B āla (Unwise) 60. Dīghā jāgarato ratti, Long is the night for one who stays awake Dīghaṃ santassa yojanaṃ; Long is a yojana (a measure of distance) for the weary Dīgho bālāna saṃsāro, Long is saṃsāra (the cycle of birth and death) for the unwise Saddhammaṃ avijānataṃ. [For those] who do not understand the true Dhamma Story : Kosala Rāja / Aññatara Purisa Vatthu

                            Why do some people die young, while others live to old age? The Buddha addresses this question in the Cūḷakammavibhaṅga Sutta of the Majjhima Nikāya . He explains that beings experience differing lifespans primarily due to the kamma (actions) they have performed in the past and continue to perform. Long Life vs. Short Life Short life results from killing living beings ( pāṇātipāta ), being cruel ( adayāpanno ). Long life results from abstaining from killing ( pāṇātipātā paṭivirato ), living with compassion ( dayāpanno ). Key Teachings from the first set of  Cūḷakammavibhaṅga Sutta: A man or woman who kills living beings (pāṇātipātī), being cruel (luddo), bloody-handed (lohitapāṇi), immersed in killing and violence (hatapahate niviṭṭho), and without compassion (adayāpanno) towards all beings (sabbapāṇabhutesu), as a result of such actions (kamma), after death (kāyass...

Dear Dhamma Friends, I’m happy to share the PowerPoint slides from my recent Dhamma presentation, “Unshakeable Heart: The Power of Mettā in a Fragile World.” In a world often shaken by fear, conflict, and uncertainty, the cultivation of mettā —boundless loving-kindness—can be our inner refuge and outer offering. These slides are designed to inspire reflection, deepen your practice, and provide resources for sharing the Dhamma with others. 👉 Click below to download the slides: 📥 [ https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N7jGgQPySlQtk1R2B6VQf_MuTvxmOkoP/view?usp=sharing ] You are most welcome to use this material for your personal reflection, group discussions, or Dhamma sharing—kindly remember to credit the source: May these reflections on mettā strengthen your heart and illuminate your path. With mettā, Bhante Dr. Chandima Patisota 

  Dhammapda 58-58 (Sayings of the Dhamma) Puppha (Flowers) 58. Yathā saṅkāra dhānasmiṁ, Just as in a heap of rubbish, Ujjhitasmiṁ mahāpathe; thrown by the roadside, Padumaṁ tattha jāyetha, a lotus may bloom— Sucigandhaṁ manoramaṁ. fragrant and beautiful— 59. Evaṁ saṅkāra bhūtesu, So among the blinded, Andhabhūte puthujjane; ordinary, heedless folk, Atirocati paññāya, shines with wisdom. Sammā sambuddha sāvako. the disciple of the Fully Awakened One Story: Sirigutta / Garahadinna Vatthu

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  Day 63 An Overview of the Girimānanda Sutta (AN 10.60) Day 64 Understanding Anicca Saññā  Day 65 Understanding Anatta Saññā  Day 66 Understanding Asubha Saññā  Day 67 Understanding Ādīnava Saññā  Day 68 Understanding Pahāna Saññā  Day 69 Understanding Virāga Saññā  Day 70 Understanding Nirodha Saññā  Day 71 Understanding Sabba Loke Anabhirata Saññā  Day 72 Understanding Sabba Saṅkhāresu Anicca Saññā  Day 73 Understanding Ānāpānasati Day 74 Review