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  1. What is sīla ? 2. How do we understand  sīla  in our dhamma journey? 3. What does  sīla  mean to laypeople? -Not killing -Not stealing -Not sexually misbehaving - Not lying -Not taking any drink or drug to cloud the mind 4. What are the challenges with  sīla  practice? 5. How can we cultivate  sīla  to increase compassion and wisdom?

Dhammapda 6 (Sayings of the Dhamma) Yamaka (Dichotomies ) 6. Pare ca na vijānanti, Many do not realize mayamettha yamāmase; that we here must die Ye ca tattha vijānanti, For those who realize this, tato sammanti medhagā. Quarrels end Story:  KosambakaVatthu

 

 

 

  Lay people have to accomplish the four accomplishments—trust in the Buddha, Dhamma, Sangha ( saddhā ), morality ( sīla ) , generosity ( cāga ), and wisdom  ( paññā ) —to fulfill the four wishes. What is the basis for trust ( saddhā ) in the Buddha? How does a layperson cultivate trust ( saddhā )? It is said that a layman should trust in the Buddha's enlightenment. How can a layperson trust in the enlightenment of the Buddha? Understanding the Buddha's nine great qualities allows a layperson to put their trust ( saddhā ) in his enlightenment. Only by comprehending the Buddha's nine noble qualities can a layperson acquire trust ( saddhā ) To better understand these nine great qualities of the Buddha, it is helpful to number them. accomplished ( araham ) fully enlightened ( sammā-sambuddho ) endowed with clear vision (8 knowledges) and virtuous conduct (15 practices) ( vijjā-carana-sampanno ) well-gone ( sugato ) the knower of three worlds ( lokavidū ) the incomparable le...

  A lay person's final wish is to be reborn in a better place. However, how a person spends the last moment (last thought) determines their next existence. As a result, we are all expected to constantly monitor/observe our thoughts.  It is essential to vigilantly monitor our thoughts to determine whether or not they contain and sustain kusala . The question now is how to prepare for having a skillful ( kusala ) thinking in the last moment. Do we know when it will be our last moment? We do not know. Then there's the question of how to prepare for the final moment.  Thinking skillfully ( kusala ) all the time is the best way to have a skilled ( kusala ) thought in last moment. So our last moment will be one day of cultivating such skillful ( kusala ) thinking. 1.  Why did the Buddha encourage laypeople to be concerned about a good rebirth? 2.  How many destinations are there for a person to be reborn? 3.  How can we understand Bhava  Taṇhā (craving-...

               Queen Mallikā proposes to King Kosala the Unparalleled Dana given to the Buddha When the King saw what the people (citizens of the country) were giving, he felt hopeless and asked himself, "What is the point of my life if I can't give to the Buddha and monks more than the people?" He then laid down on his couch and thought of ways to beat his subjects. Then Queen Mallikā asked the King, "Great King, why are you lying down?" "Why do your senses, like your eyes, look like they're going away?" The king then asked, "Don't you know, my dear Queen?" The queen said, "No, I don't, Great King." After that, the King told Mallikā about it. Queen Mallikā advises the King in arranging the Unparalleled D ā na "Five hundred monks should be housed in a pavilion within the grounds of the golden palace, and it should be constructed with fragrant planks of sāla - kalyāṇī trees," the Queen advised the King, who she...

  Dhammapda 5 (Sayings of the Dhamma) Yamaka (Dichotomies ) 5. Na hi verena verāni, Hatred through hatred sammantīdha kudācanaṁ never ends Averena ca sammanti, By non-hate alone does it end esa dhammo sanantano. This is an ancient truth Story: Kāḷayakkhinī Vatthu

Dear Dhamma Friends, Stay tuned for Wednesday, May 1 evening as we continue with our Dhammapariyesanā series #63.  Please join the host, Bhante Dr. Chandima, as he speaks with Ci Xin about how to effectively build a Sunday Dhamma School. Ci Xin's work as Chairperson of SKEDS (principal) at Seck Kia Eenh temple in Melaka has received special attention because she took on the challenge of transitioning the school from physical to online during the COVID-19 pandemic and then successfully bringing the online to physical class style by generating interest among the children and community.  As Patisota, we believe she has a lot to share with us about running an effective dhamma school in the face of challenges and taking dhamma schools to the next level of Buddhist education by keeping students engaged. Bio of Ci Xin Ci Xin was introduced to the Mahayana tradition when she was 7 years old, and her encounter with the Theravada tradition came 2 years later. Since then, she has identif...

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  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 Day 31: Final Review You can access all of the notes pertaining to the videos above at  https://patisota.blogspot.com/2024/03/Final-review-sabbasava-.html

  Dhammapda 3-4 (Sayings of the Dhamma) Yamaka (Dichotomies ) 3. Akkocchi maṁ avadhi maṁ, He abused me, attacked me   ajini maṁ ahāsi me; Defeated me, robbed me!   Ye ca taṁ upanayhanti, For those carrying on like this, veraṁ tesaṁ na sammati. Hatred does not end. Story: Tissatthera Vatthu 4. Akkocchi maṁ avadhi maṁ, He abused me, attacked me   ajini maṁ ahāsi me; Defeated me, robbed me!   Ye ca taṁ na upanayhanti, For those not carrying on like this, veraṁ tesūpasammati. Hatred ends. Story: Tissatthera Vatthu

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*  Longevity does not come from blessings alone, and we must have already performed good karmas. ( Cūḷakammavibhaṅga Sutta MN 135) “Idha, māṇava, ekacco itthī vā puriso vā pāṇātipātī hoti luddo lohitapāṇi hatapahate niviṭṭho adayāpanno pāṇabhūtesu. So tena kammena evaṁ samattena evaṁ samādinnena kāyassa bhedā paraṁ maraṇā apāyaṁ duggatiṁ vinipātaṁ nirayaṁ upapajjati. No ce kāyassa bhedā paraṁ maraṇā apāyaṁ duggatiṁ vinipātaṁ nirayaṁ upapajjati, sace manussattaṁ āgacchati yattha yattha paccājāyati appāyuko hoti. Appāyukasaṁvattanikā esā, māṇava, paṭipadā yadidaṁ—pāṇātipātī hoti luddo lohitapāṇi hatapahate niviṭṭho adayāpanno pāṇabhūtesu.   “Here, student, some man or woman kills living beings and is murderous, bloody-handed, given to blows and violence, merciless to living beings. Because of performing and undertaking such action, on the dissolution of the body, after death, he reappears in a state of deprivation, in an unhappy destination, in perdition, even in hell. But ...

Day 1 Introducing the Text Day 2 kāmasukhallikānuyogo Day 3 attakilamathānuyogo Day 4 The Noble Eightfold Path Day 5 sammā diṭṭhi Day 6 sammā saṅkappa Day 7 sammā vācā Day 8 sammā kammanta Day 9 sammā ājīva Day 10 sammā vāyāma Day 11 sammā sati Day 12 sammā samādhi Day 13 Review of the Noble Eightfold Path Day 14 The First Noble Truth Day 15 The Second Noble Truth Day 16 The Third Noble Truth Day 17 The Forth Noble Truth (a revisit) Day 18 For Four Noble Truths : 3 Perspectives (tiparivaṭṭa) and 12 Aspects Day 19 Dhamma Eye (Dhamma Cakkhu) and the Cry of deities in six heavens Day 20 Cry of Brahmās in 16 Brahmā realms and Monk Koṇḍañña's Sotāpatti Final Review You can access all of the notes pertaining to the videos above at https://patisota.blogspot.com/2023/11/final-review-dhammacakkapavattana-stta-bhante-dr-gangodawila-chandima.html

  Dhammapda 1-2 (Sayings of the Dhamma) Yamaka (Dichotomies ) Manopubbaṅgamā dhammā, manoseṭṭhā manomayā; Manasā ce paduṭṭhena, bhāsati vā karoti vā; Tato naṁ dukkhamanveti, cakkaṁva vahato padaṁ. Story: Cakkhupālatthera Vatthu All experience is preceded by mind,  Led by mind, Made by mind. Speak or act with a corrupted mind, And suffering follows As the wagon wheel follows the hoof of the ox. Manopubbaṅgamā dhammā, manoseṭṭhā manomayā; Manasā ce pasannena, bhāsati vā karoti vā; Tato naṁ sukhamanveti, chāyāva anapāyinī.   Story: Maṭṭhakuṇḍalī Vatthu All experience is preceded by mind,  Led by mind, Made by mind. Speak or act with a peaceful mind, And happiness follows Like a never-departing shadow.

  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...