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  Khuddakapāṭha 9 (Minor Texts) Metta Sutta (Unlimited Friendliness ) 10.  Diṭṭhiñ ca anupagamma  sīlavā  , Without going back to wrong views,  virtuous,  Dassanena sampanno; and endowed with true insight, Kāmesu vineyya gedhaṁ, having removed all greed for sense pleasures,  Na hi jātu gabbhaseyyam punaretī ti. he will never come to lie in a womb again.

1.Is getting popularity important? 2. Why is it important for lay people to have a good reputation? 3. How does a layperson develop a good reputation? 4. If expecting a good reputation is considered harmful, why did the Buddha declare that it is a wish? 5. Why does a layperson want a good reputation for his or her family and teachers? 6. Are there any more places where the Buddha discussed how to earn reputation?

  Please see the Sutta's text and translation, as well as laypeople's first wish. https://patisota.blogspot.com/2023/12/pattakamma-sutta-word-to-word-translation-patisota.html 1. What's the difference between wealth and money? 2. The significance of gaining wealth in righteous ways. 3. What are the righteous jobs? 4. Is it easy or difficult to work with ethical works? If not, how should we perceive ethical jobs? 5.Does Buddhism teach against money? 6. Where is the problem? Is it the total avoidance of using wealth? or prudent use of wealth?

  Khuddakapāṭha 9 (Minor Texts) Metta Sutta (Unlimited Friendliness ) 8. Mettañca sabba lokasmim, With mettā for the whole world, Mānasaṁ bhāvaye aparimāṇaṁ; unfold a boundless heart: Uddhaṁ adho ca tiriyañca, above, below, all round, Asambādhaṁ averam asapattaṁ. unconstricted, without enemy or foe. 9.Tiṭṭhaṁ caraṁ nisinno v ā , When standing, walking, sitting, Sayāno  vā  yāvatāssa vigatamiddho; or lying down while yet unweary, Etaṁ satiṁ adhiṭṭheyya, keep this ever in awareness; Brahma metaṁ vihāram idhamāhu. for this, they say, is the highest form of living (attitude) in this life.

  Khuddakapāṭha 9 (Minor Texts) Metta Sutta (Unlimited Friendliness ) 7. Mātā yathā niyaṁ puttam Just as a mother at the risk of life Āyusā ekaputtamanurakkhe; loves and protects her child, her only child, Evampi sabbabhūtesu, so too for all beings Mānasaṁ bhāvaye aparimāṇaṁ. (One should) unfold a boundless heart.

  Day 22 An Overview of the Sabbāsava Sutta Day 23 First Method: Seeing Day 24 Wise Attention as First Method of Seeing  Day 25 Second Method: Sensory Restraint  Day 26 Third Method: Wise Attention of Needs Day 27 Fourth Method: Tolerance  Day 28 Fifth Method: Avoidance  Day 29 Sixth Method: Destroying Day 30: Seventh Method: Developing

  Unwise attention leads to not developing. 1. What is Bhāvanā? 2. Why is Bhāvanā? 3. Why is the meaning of the word Bhāvanā so ambiguous in context? 4. Why is the practice of seven awakening factors referred to as Bhāvanā rather than specific meditations? 5. Why should the seven awakening components under Bhāvanā be practiced in the context of vivekanissitaṃ, virāganissitaṃ, nirodhanissitaṃ, and vossaggapariṇāmiṃ ? 5. If Bhāvanā is merely one technique to deal with particular akusalas , how can we understand contemporary meditation concepts?  

  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.

  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

  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!

  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

  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)

  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 obta...

  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,

Unwise attention leads to Non-avoidance.  1. What is  Parivajja n ā ? 2. How to practice  Parivajja n ā   in terms of beings? 3. How to practice  Parivajja n ā  in terms of things? 4.How can we explain the contradiction between the teachings of sense restraint in Indriyabhavna Sutta (MN 152) and Sabbasava Sutta (MN 2)? “Deseti, bho gotama, pārāsiviyo brāhmaṇo sāvakānaṁ indriyabhāvanan”ti. “Yathā kathaṁ pana, uttara, deseti pārāsiviyo brāhmaṇo sāvakānaṁ indriyabhāvanan”ti? “Idha, bho gotama, cakkhunā rūpaṁ na passati, sotena saddaṁ na suṇāti—evaṁ kho, bho gotama, deseti pārāsiviyo brāhmaṇo sāvakānaṁ indriyabhāvanan”ti. The Buddha said to him, “Uttara, does Pārāsariya teach his disciples the development of the faculties?” “He does, Master Gotama.” “But how does he teach it?” “Master Gotama, it’s when the eye sees no sight and the ear hears no sound. That’s how Pārāsariya teaches his disciples the development of the faculties.” “Kathañcānanda, ariyassa vinaye ...

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Khuddakapāṭha 9 (Minor Texts) Metta Sutta (Unlimited Friendliness ) 3. Na ca khuddam samācare kiñci,   Let them not do the slightest thing Yena viññū pare upavadeyyuṁ; That the wise would later reprove. Sukhino v ā  khemino hontu, May they be happy and safe! Sabbe sattā bhavantu sukhitattā. May all beings be happy!

Unwise attention leads to intolerance.  1. What is Adhiv ā san ā ? 2. How to practice  Adhiv ā san ā   in terms of clothing? 3. How to practice  Adhiv ā san ā  in terms of food? 4.  How to practice  Adhiv ā san ā  in terms of shelter? 5. How to practice  Adhiv ā san ā  in terms of medicine?   6. Where does  Adhiv ā san ā  fit in the path? 7. Why do people forget about  Adhiv ā san ā ?

  Khuddakapāṭha 9 (Minor Texts) Metta Sutta (Unlimited Friendliness ) 2. Santussako ca subharo ca, Contented and easily satisfied, Appakicco ca sallahukavutti; Unburdened with duties and frugal in their ways (living very lightly) Santindriyo ca nipako ca, with senses calmed, and trained/grown in what is necessary to do (alert) Appagabbho kulesu Ananugiddho. courteous and not fawning on families

  For the Text of Aṭṭhakanāgara Sutta, MN. 52 Click Here conditioned -abhisaṅkhataṃ volitionally produced- abhisañcetayitaṃ 1. First Jhāna 2. Second Jhāna 3. Third Jhāna 4. Four Jhāna 5. Metta Ceto Vimutti 6. Karuṇā Ceto Vimutti 7. Muditā Ceto Vimutti 8. Upekkhā Ceto Vimutti 9. Ākāsānañcāyatana 10. Viññāṇāyatana 11. Ākiñcaññāyatana

  Dear Dhamma Friends, Stay tuned for Friday evening as we continue with our  Dhammapariyesanā  series #62.  Please join the host, Bhante Dr. Chandima, as he sits with Ita Thum for her professional stage debut with the song "笑看娑婆" (The Bliss of Awakening).  This discussion will mostly center on her debut, which she performed in November 2023 for the aforementioned song. She will also sing live. We hope you will listen to her debut song, which clarifies several facets of life from a spiritual standpoint.  Bio of Ita Thum Ita is a Malaccan, and in her early years, she took part in karaoke singing competitions, which kept her dream of singing alive. She hasn't been on stage in almost 20 years, although she has actively participated in charity concerts, hosting and performing. In addition, for the past 16 years, she has been involved in the Buddhist Association's voluntary teaching, guiding children closer to the Buddha's truth.  During her second phase of...

  Unwise attention leads to the unwise use of needs. 1. What is Paṭisevan ā ? 2. How to practice  Paṭisevan ā  in terms of clothing? 3. How to practice  Paṭisevan ā  in terms of food? 4.  How to practice  Paṭisevan ā  in terms of shelter? 5. How to practice  Paṭisevan ā  in terms of medicine?   6. Is  Paṭisevana  a form of paccavekkhana ? 7. Why do people forget about  Paṭisevan ā ?

  Khuddakapāṭha 9 (Minor Texts) Metta Sutta (Unlimited Friendliness ) 1. Karaṇīyamatthakusalena, What should be done by one who is skilled in wholesomeness, Yanta ṁ  santaṁ padaṁ abhisamecca; to gain the State of Peacefulness is this: Sakko ujū ca s ū jū ca, One should be able, upright, and straight Suvaco cassa mudu anatimānī. easy to speak to, gentle, and humble;

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  Dear Dhamma Friends, Stay tuned for this intriguing discussion on January 11th, in the morning. Bhante Dr. Chandima has invited Bhante Dr. S. Pemarathana to sit down with him to discuss how to deal with angry thoughts and feelings from a Buddhist perspective in a more practical setting. Learn from and benefit from this enlightening discussion.  Bio of Bhante Dr. S. Pemarathana Bhante Pemaratana is a Sri Lanka Buddhist monk and now serves as the chief abbot of Pittsburgh Buddhist Center, USA. He teaches Buddhism and meditation and provides spiritual counseling to help people deal with challenging issues of life. In addition to his Dhammaduta service, he also teaches Asian religions at John Carroll University, Cleveland as an adjunct professor.

  Unwise attention leads to a lack of sensory restraint. 1. What does saṁvarā mean? 2. What is saṁvarā in terms of sense faculties? 3. saṁvuta versus asaṁvuta ? 4. What are the  āsav ā s  in regard to the eye? 5. What are the  āsav ā s  in regard to the sound? 6. What are the  āsav ā s  in regard to the nose? 7. What are the  āsav ā s  in regard to the tongue? 8. What are the  āsav ā s  in regard to the body? 9. What are the  āsav ā s  in regard to the mind? 10. Does saṁvarā mean "sensory deprivation"? 11. Six senses as an empty village ( Āsīvisopama Sutta, SN 35. 238) The Buddha used the simile of an empty village to represent the six internal sense bases and the simile of a village attacking bandits to represent the six exterior sense objects in the  Āsivisopama sutta of the Samyutta Nikaya. Because pleasant and unpleasant external sense objects attack and bombard the six internal sense bases, accumulating me...

  15. Paṭisambhidā vimokkhā ca, Analytical knowledge, the liberations, yā ca sāvakapāramī; the perfections of the disciple, Paccekabodhi buddhabhūmi, the plane of an independent Buddha: sabbametena labbhati. through this they have it all. 16. Evaṁ mahatthikā esā, is so very beneficial. yadidaṁ puññasampadā; This accomplishment in merit Tasmā dhīrā pasaṁsanti, That is why the wise and the  paṇḍitā katapuññatanti. (astute) praise the making of merit.

*What actually is a Dhamma journey?  * Should I adhere to the rituals and doctrines of specific Buddhist schools, or should I concentrate solely on early Buddhism, the foundation of school Buddhism? *Are there any essential components that comprise my Dhamma practice, or can one develop their own approach to practicing the Dhamma? -I prefer listening to dhamma to chanting. I prefer meditating to listening to Dhamma. What should be the correct manner or blueprint for all Dhamma practitioners to follow in this regard? * What is the required level of Right Effort?? Is Right Effort an effortless effort? Too much care for the dhamma practice causes laziness.  * Which dhamma journey is the most smooth and balanced? Sona Story (AN 6.55) “ye kho keci bhagavato sāvakā āraddhavīriyā viharanti, ahaṁ tesaṁ aññataro.  Atha ca pana me na anupādāya āsavehi cittaṁ vimuccati, saṁvijjanti kho pana me kule bhogā  sakkā bhogā ca bhuñjituṁ puññāni ca kātuṁ. Yannūnāhaṁ sikkhaṁ paccakkhāya...

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                 Khuddakapāṭha 8 (Minor Texts) Nidhikaṇḍa Sutta (the Reserve  Fund ) 13. Mānussikā ca sampatti, Human sucesss devaloke ca yā rati; delight in the world of the devas, Yā ca nibbānasampatti, even the attainment of Nibbana, sabbametena labbhati. through this they have it all. 14. Mittasampadamāgamma, Relying on having good friends, yonisova payuñjato; engagement to wise attention, Vijjāvimuttivasībhāvo, mastery derived from the freedom of wisdom: sabbametena labbhati. through this they have it all.

  Khuddakapāṭha 8 (Minor Texts) Nidhikaṇḍa Sutta (the Reserve  Fund ) 11. Suvaṇṇatā susaratā, Good looks, a sweet voice, susaṇṭhānā surūpatā; a good shape, and good appearance, Ādhipaccaparivāro, leadership and followers: sabbametena labbhati. through this they have it all. 12. Padesarajjaṁ issariyaṁ, Sovereignty of a local kingdom, cakkavattisukhaṁ piyaṁ; the happiness of a Wheel-Turning Monarch, Devarajjampi dibbesu, even divine kingship in the heavens: sabbametena labbhati. through this they have it all.

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  1. What is psychotherapy? Psychotherapy is an approach for treating mental health issues by talking with a psychologist, psychiatrist or another mental health provider. It also is known as talk therapy, counseling, psychosocial therapy or, simply, therapy.   (Mayo Clinic) * PLT (Past Life Therapy)  2. The entire Buddha's teaching is a form of therapy. (Noble Eightfold Path) -Can we consider the Buddha to be the greatest psychologist?  -Can we consider the Buddha to be the greatest physician (therapist) of all time?  -What is the disorder/disease that the Buddha identified and taught us about? -What is the therapy for that disorder/illness? - What are the techniques for healing that can be used? - Why is it necessary to cure ourselves of that ailment or disorder? 3. Primary Suttas for Understanding the Therapeutic Nature of Buddhist Teachings - Dhammacakkpppavattna Sutta   (SN 56.11) - Saccavibhaṅga Sutta (MN 141) - Sallekha Sutta (MN 8)  (4...

  Khuddakapāṭha 8 (Minor Texts) Nidhikaṇḍa Sutta (the Reserve  Fund ) 9. Asādhāraṇamaññesaṁ, but this goes along with him. (You don’t have to divide it with others) acorāharaṇo nidhi; no thief makes off with your savings. Kayirātha dhīro puññāni, A wise person would make merit, yo nidhi anugāmiko. the savings that stay with you. 10. Esa devamanussānaṁ, of gods and humans too. sabbakāmadado nidhi; Such savings grant every desire Yaṁ yadevābhipatthenti, Whatever it is that they wish for sabbametena labbhati. through this they have it all.

  Four factors, according to the Buddha, can facilitate the attainment of the Noble Eightfold Path: (i) establishing connections with noble friends; (ii) hearing the true Dhamma; (iii) wise attention; and (iv) practicing in accordance with the Dhamma. Wise attention is the most crucial of these four elements; it enables us to surpass the level of an ordinary person by overcoming the five obstacles and cultivating the seven factors of enlightenment. 1. What is Yoniso  Manasik ā ra ?  Tracing dukkha down to its origin. Wise attention means that when we investigate dukkha, we trace dukkha down to its cause, origin, or foundation; we do so thoroughly, orderly, wisely, properly, and judiciously. 2. Yoniso  Manasik ā ra  is a not a philosophical speculation.but reflection built on observation seeking to understand how things originate through conditions 3. Is Manasik ā ra automatic?    We need to consult the Abhidhamma for this. The analysis of mental f...