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On February 24, 2025, Bhante Dr. Chandima conducted his weekly Monday Sutta discussion for the Buddhist Maha Vihara in Malaysia on  Nirodha Saññā —the perception of Cessation.  The discussion on Nirodha Saññā , as explained by Bhante, offered a profound exploration of cessation in Buddhist thought, emphasizing its role in the path to Nibbāna. By addressing the core concept of Nirodha , Bhante clarified its dual meaning—both the cessation of craving and the more fundamental cessation described in dependent origination. The concise structure highlights the practical aspect of Buddhist practice, reinforcing that the elimination of craving is not an abstract idea but a goal achieved through the Noble Eightfold Path. This direct approach effectively presents Nirodha Saññā as an essential perception in understanding the nature of liberation and healing. The inclusion of the Buddha’s explanation from the  Girimānanda Sutta  AN 10.60 provides a clear and the definition of ...

  Please note that in this blogpost,"ethical living" and "right living" are used interchangeably. The Happiness of Blamelessness ( Anavajja Sukha ): A Guide to Ethical Living in a Complex World " A peaceful heart comes from a blameless life ." In today’s fast-paced, interconnected world, ethical living is more challenging—but also more essential—than ever. The Anavajja Sukha (happiness of blamelessness) is the deep contentment that arises from earning and living without harming oneself or others. “I’ve enjoyed wealth, supported my dependents, and overcome adversities. I have given an uplifting offering, and performed the five oblations. I have served the virtuous monks, the self-controlled celibate ones. “I have achieved whatever purpose a wise person, dwelling at home, might have in desiring wealth; what I have done brings me no regret.” Recollecting this, a mortal remains firm in the noble Dhamma. They praise him here in this life, and after death he re...

Dear Dhamma Friends, Stay tuned for Saturday, December 7, in the evening as we continue with our Dhammapariyesanā series #64. Join us as Bhante Dr. Chandima hosts a heartfelt conversation with Sis. Sim Kay Hiong, an inspiring volunteer with decades of service in social welfare, now in her 70s. In this session, Sis. Sim shares her wisdom and strategies for empowering seniors and those approaching their golden years. She challenges the notion that aging is a limitation, offering a fresh perspective on embracing seniority with optimism. Discover how seniors can continue to contribute compassionately and altruistically, proving that life’s later chapters can be rich with purpose and meaning. Don’t miss this uplifting dialogue! Bio of Sis. Sim Kay Hiong Sis. Sim Kay Hiong, a remarkable 73-year-old from Malacca, Malaysia. Her incredible journey spans decades of dedication, service, and compassion. She worked at the Overseas Union Bank for 24 years, Stanford College for 10 years, and Taiko Dr...

Dᴇᴀʀ Pᴀᴛɪsᴏᴛᴀ Fʀɪᴇɴᴅs, Wᴇ ᴀʀᴇ ᴘʀᴏᴜᴅ ᴛᴏ ᴀɴɴᴏᴜɴᴄᴇ ᴛʜᴇ ʟᴀᴜɴᴄʜ ᴏꜰ ᴏᴜʀ ɴᴇᴡ ʟᴏɢᴏ ᴀs ᴘᴀʀᴛ ᴏꜰ ᴛʜᴇ ᴏɴɢᴏɪɴɢ ᴇᴠᴏʟᴜᴛɪᴏɴ ᴏꜰ ᴛʜᴇ ᴀᴄᴛɪᴠɪᴛɪᴇs. Aꜰᴛᴇʀ ᴄᴀʀᴇꜰᴜʟ ᴄᴏɴsɪᴅᴇʀᴀᴛɪᴏɴ, ᴡᴇ ᴄʜᴏsᴇ ᴀ ɴᴇᴡ ʟᴏɢᴏ ᴛʜᴀᴛ ʀᴇꜰʟᴇᴄᴛs ᴀ ᴍᴏʀᴇ ᴍᴏᴅᴇʀɴ ʟᴏᴏᴋ ᴀɴᴅ ᴄᴀᴘᴛᴜʀᴇs ᴏᴜʀ ᴍɪssɪᴏɴ ᴛᴏ ᴅᴇʟɪᴠᴇʀ ᴇxᴄᴇʟʟᴇɴᴛ qᴜᴀʟɪᴛʏ, ᴘᴇʀꜰᴏʀᴍᴀɴᴄᴇ ᴀɴᴅ Dʜᴀᴍᴍᴀ sᴇʀᴠɪᴄᴇ ᴀᴄʀᴏss ᴛʜᴇ ᴀᴄᴛɪᴠɪᴛɪᴇs/ᴘʀᴏɢʀᴀᴍs ᴡᴇ ᴏꜰꜰᴇʀ. Tʜᴀɴᴋ ʏᴏᴜ ꜰᴏʀ ʙᴇɪɴɢ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴜs ꜰᴏʀ ꜰɪᴠᴇ ʏᴇᴀʀs, ᴀɴᴅ ᴡᴇ ʜᴏᴘᴇ ʏᴏᴜ ᴡɪʟʟ ᴄᴏɴᴛɪɴᴜᴇ ᴛᴏ sᴜᴘᴘᴏʀᴛ ᴜs ᴀs ʏᴏᴜ ʟᴇᴀʀɴ ᴀʙᴏᴜᴛ ᴀʟʟ ᴏꜰ ᴛʜᴇ ᴀᴄᴛɪᴠɪᴛɪᴇs/ᴘʀᴏɢʀᴀᴍs ᴡᴇ ᴏꜰꜰᴇʀ ɪɴ ᴛʜᴇ ꜰᴜᴛᴜʀᴇ. Mᴀʏ ʏᴏᴜ ʙᴇ ᴡᴇʟʟ ᴀɴᴅ ʜᴀᴘᴘʏ﹗ Pᴀᴛɪsᴏᴛᴀ Tᴇᴀᴍ

  Dear Dhamma Friends, 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐭𝐚 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐠 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝟓𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐩 100 𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐝𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐝𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 (𝐅𝐄𝐄𝐃𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐓) 2024. Tiny Buddha and Lion's Roar come in first and second on the list, respectively. 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝘽𝙪𝙙𝙙𝙝𝙞𝙨𝙩 𝙗𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙨 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙨𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙗𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙚𝙗 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙠𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙮 𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙫𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙮, 𝙖𝙪𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮, 𝙨𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙢𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙖 𝙛𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙨, & 𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙝𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨. On behalf of the Patisota team, we would like to express our gratitude to Patisota’s followers and those who benefit every day from the teachings of Bhante Dr. Chandima. Source:  https://blog.feedspot.com/buddhist_blog/ May you be well and happy! Patisota Team

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  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

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Venerable Dr. G. Chandima is an Assistant Professor of Buddhist Philosophy at Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines. A globally respected Dhamma teacher, he regularly leads profound Sutta studies, Dhamma talks, and transformative meditation retreats. His teachings extend worldwide, with regular Dhamma sharings in Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Canada, the US, and Japan, touching the lives of countless individuals.  Ven. Dr. Chandima serves as the Associate Editor of the Journal of International Buddhist Studies (JIBS) , published by the Buddhist Research Institute of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University in Thailand. His academic journey includes being a former Research Fellow at the Centre for Studies in Religion and Society (CSRS) , University of Victoria, Canada. From 2012 to 2016, he also served as the Theravada Buddhist Chaplain at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, fostering spiritual growth within the university community.  A prolific writer and blog...