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  Khuddakapāṭha 8 (Minor Texts) Nidhikaṇḍa Sutta (the Reserve  Fund ) 1. Nidhiṁ nidheti puriso, A man stores his funds (savings) gambhīre udakantike; in a deep pit close to water thinking: Atthe kicce samuppanne, “When a duty or need has arisen atthāya me bhavissati. it will be there to help me, 2. Rājato vā duruttassa, to free me from a king if slandered, or from molestation corato pīḷitassa vā; or from a thief if harassed, Iṇassa vā pamokkhāya, or to release me from debt, dubbhikkhe āpadāsu vā; or famine, or accident.” Etadatthāya lokasmiṁ, For this kind of help, nidhi nāma nidhīyati. funds (savings) are stored up in the world.

  1. What does it mean to become a sotāpanna ? Four prerequisites for becoming  sotāpanna  Link 2. Why did Aññā-Kondañña only attain  sotāpanna ? He was given the surname Kondañña by his family. He was well-versed in the three Vedas and excelled at physiognomy. At the time of bodhisattva's birth, the Kondañña was one of the eight Brahmins (the others being Rāma, Dhaja, Lakkhana, Mantī, Bhoja, Suyāma and Sudatta). He then lived in anticipation of the Bodhisatta's renunciation. Following this, he left the house with four others, who became known as the Pañcavaggiy ā. When the Buddha visited them at Isipatana after the Enlightenment and delivered the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta , Kondañña and eighteen crores of brahmas attained the Fruit of the First Path. Having attained Dhamma awareness before any other human being, the Buddha bestowed upon him the reverenceful appellation " aññāsi vata bho Kondañño " twice; thus, he gained the appellation  Aññata Kondañña. He attained

  12. Ayañca kho dakkhiṇā dinnā, But that gift that has been given, saṅghamhi suppatiṭṭhitā;   and well placed in the Sangha, Dīgharattaṁ hitāyassa, is of benefit to them for a long time, ṭhānaso upakappati. immediately it is of benefit. 13. So ñātidhammo ca ayaṁ nidassito,   This then is the definition of a relative’s duties— Petāna pūjā ca katā uḷārā; and by this great honour has been done to the departed, Balañca bhikkhūnamanuppadinnaṁ, strength has also been given to the monks, Tumhehi puññaṁ pasutaṁ anappakanti. and no little merit has been produced by you!

  For Four Noble Truths : 3 Perspectives (tiparivaṭṭa) and 12 Aspects (dvādasākāra)  https://patisota.blogspot.com/2021/05/four-noble-truths-tiparivatta-dvadasakara.html

 

  Dear Friends at Patisota, This upcoming week, Patisota singer and former interviewee Sis. Ita Thum will be hosting two events.  1. YouTube debut of her first single "The Bliss of Awakening"  Date- November 03, 2023 @3pm on her YouTube  channel  https://www.youtube.com/@ItaThum. 2. Performance at Melaka Jonker Street Promo Live Stage  Date- November 04, 2023 @8pm Address- Click here As Patisota, we cordially invite you to follow along to her YouTube channel in order to stream this Buddhist song. Furthermore, should you be in Melaka on November 4 at 4 p.m., you are welcome to attend the live event at Jonker Street. The live show can be found at the above location.  We would like to wish Sis.Ita Thum a successful event on both days. Thank you! -May you be well and happy!                                                                       Patisota Team

10. Adāsi me akāsi me,  Thinking “He gave to me, he did for me, ñāti mittā sakhā ca me; they were my family, friend, companion”, Petānaṁ dakkhiṇaṁ dajjā, give offerings to the departed.   pubbe katamanussaraṁ. remembering what they have done before.                                                                11.   Na hi ruṇṇaṁ vā soko vā, For no tears, or grief, yā caññā paridevanā; or any other lamentations, Na taṁ petānamatthāya, are of any use to the departed, evaṁ tiṭṭhanti ñātayo. as long as their relatives continue grieving in this way.

The elephant's footprint [Ven. Sariputta:] "Friends, just as the footprints of all legged animals are encompassed by the footprint of the elephant and the elephant's footprint is reckoned the foremost among them in terms of size; in the same way, all skillful qualities are gathered under the four noble truths. Under which four? Under the noble truth of unsatisfactoriness, under the noble truth of the origination of unsatisfactoriness, under the noble truth of the cessation of unsatisfactoriness, and under the noble truth of the path of practice leading to the cessation of unsatisfactoriness."  (MN 28, Mahāhatthipadopama Sutta) Nibbana is accessible only to those who follow this path "In any doctrine & discipline where the noble eightfold path is not found, no contemplative of the first... second... third... fourth order [stream-winner, once-returner, non-returner, or arahant] is found. But in any doctrine & discipline where the noble eightfold path is fou

8. Unname udakaṁ vaṭṭhaṁ,   Just as water that rains on high yathā ninnaṁ pavattati; flows down to the plains, Evamevaṁ ito dinnaṁ, so too what is given here petānaṁ upakappati. aids the departed ghosts. 9.   Yathā vārivahā pūrā, Just as the rivers full paripūrenti sāgaraṁ;  swell the ocean seas Evamevaṁ ito dinnaṁ, so too what is given here petānaṁ upakappati.  aids the departed ghosts.

  - Do we have nibb ā nic moments before  nibb ā na ?  -The literal meaning of Nibbāna ; Extinction? Blowing Out? Extinguishment? vâna, derived from the root word √vā which means "to blow". nirvana then means "to blow out" -Nibbāna/to extinguish (action) and Nibbuti/extingushment (result) -Ye cāpi nibbutā loke, yathābhūtaṁ vipassisuṁ, Those who have attained nibbāna in the world, who have insight (into things) as they are, (Āṭānāṭiya Sutta, DN 32) - Kisāgotami's words Nibbutā nūna sā mātā, Nibbuto nūna so pitā, Nibbutā nūna sā nārī, Yassāyam īdiso pati A mother who had a son like this A father who had a son like this A woman who had a husband like this are certainly been contented 1. What is Nibbāna? the extinction of the "three fires". When these fires are extinguished, release from saṃsāra, the perpetual grasping activity of the mind, or the cycle of rebirth, is attained. 2. Nibbāna is the goal of the Noble Eightfold Path. 3. Two Nibbāna states: Sop

  6.  Amhākañca katā pūjā, who have given honor to us, dāyakā ca anipphalā; it will not be fruitless for the donor.” Na hi tattha kasī atthi, There is no farming there, gorakkhettha na vijjati. no cow pasture can be found; 7.  Vaṇijjā tādisī natthi, likewise, there’s no trading, hiraññena kayākayaṁ;       and no commerce in gold. Ito dinnena yāpenti,      live on what is given here. petā kālagatā tahiṁ.  The departed, the dead in that place

  -Although Taṇhā is associated with an external object, it is not the object itself that generates it; rather, it is the feeling that arises in relation to the object. Consequently, Taṇhā arises relative to the feeling.  -The intensification of likes and dislikes   https://patisota.blogspot.com/2021/06/The-intensification-of-Likes-and-Dislikes.html -What is the minimum level of  Taṇhā? -  Why has Taṇhā been categorized differently?  http://www.buddha-vacana.org/sutta/samyutta/nidana/sn12-002.html -Read the description of the second noble truth on the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta https://patisota.blogspot.com/2023/03/dhammacakkappavattana-sutta-word-to-word-translation-bhante-dr-gangodawila-chandima.html - Taṇhā as a nid ā na in the dependent Origination origination  https://patisota.blogspot.com/2021/06/twelve-links-dependent-origination.html - Taṇhā vaggo (Dhammapada Chapter 24)   https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/dhp/dhp.24.budd.html -Abandoning craving opens up the possi

  Ethical Principles for Sustainable Peace: Achieving sustainable peace requires adherence to various ethical principles that guide the actions of individuals, communities, and nations. Some of these principles include: a. Justice : Fairness and equity in the distribution of resources, opportunities, and rights are essential for peace. Ensuring that all individuals and groups are treated justly helps reduce the grievances that often lead to conflict. b. Respect for Human Rights : Protecting and promoting human rights is fundamental. This includes respecting the dignity, freedom, and equality of all individuals, regardless of their background or circumstances. c. Non-Violence : The principle of non-violence, advocated by figures like Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr., emphasizes resolving conflicts through peaceful means and dialogue, rather than resorting to violence. d. Dialogue and Negotiation : Open and honest communication between conflicting parties is crucial. Negotiation

3. Evaṁ dadanti ñātīnaṁ, Thus, give to their departed relatives, ye honti anukampakā; those who are compassionate Suciṁ paṇītaṁ kālena, at the right time, pure, excellent, kappiyaṁ pānabhojanaṁ. suitable drink and food. 4. Idaṁ vo ñātīnaṁ hotu, Thinking: “May this go to our relatives, sukhitā hontu ñātayo; may our relatives be happy!” Te ca tattha samāgantvā, Those who have gathered ñātipetā samāgatā. the departed relatives who have assembled 5.  Pahūte annapānamhi, around the food and drink, sakkaccaṁ anumodare; respectfully offer their thanks: Ciraṁ jīvantu no ñātī, saying: “ May our relatives live long! yesaṁ hetu labhāmase. Those to whom we owe this gain,

*The etymology of the Pali word "Dukkha" The word has been explained in recent times as a derivation from Aryan terminology for an axle hole, referring to an axle hole which is not in the center and leads to a bumpy, uncomfortable ride. The ancient Aryans who brought the Sanskrit language to India were a nomadic, horse- and cattle-breeding people who travelled in horse- or ox-drawn vehicles. Su and dus are prefixes indicating good or bad. The word kha, in later Sanskrit meaning "sky," "ether," or "space," was originally the word for "hole," particularly an axle hole of one of the Aryan's vehicles. Thus sukha ... meant, originally, "having a good axle hole," while dukkha meant "having a poor axle hole," leading to discomfort (quoted from Sargeant, Winthrop (2009), The Bhagavad Gita, SUNY Press) *  Afraid of Dukkha and seeking everlasting happiness? Does your fear of dukkha imply a dislike (dosa) for dukkha ? Wh

1. Tirokuḍḍesu tiṭṭhanti, Outside the walls they stand (and wait), sandhisiṅghāṭakesu ca;  at the junctions and the crossroads. Dvārabāhāsu tiṭṭhanti, they wait beside the door posts. āgantvāna sakaṁ gharaṁ. Returning to their former homes 2. Pahūte annapānamhi, But when lavish (abundant) food and drink khajjabhojje upaṭṭhite; of many kinds (both staple and non-staple) is prepared, Na tesaṁ koci sarati, no-one remembers them at all, sattānaṁ kammapaccayā. because of those beings’s past unwholesome deeds.

  Day 2 kāmasukhallikānuyoga Day 3 attakilamathānuyoga Day 4 : Overview of the Nobel 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

 

 

  13. Varo varaññū varado varāharo, The excellent one, the Knower, the Giver, and the Bringer of the Excellent.  Anuttaro dhammavaraṁ adesayi; The peerless Excellent One  has expounded the sublime doctrine. Idampi buddhe ratanaṁ paṇītaṁ, This sublime gem is in the Buddha: Etena saccena suvatthi hotu. by this truth, may you be well! 14. Khīṇaṁ purāṇaṁ navam natthi sambhavaṁ, Their past is extinct, a new becoming there is not, Viratta cittā  ā yatike bhavasmiṁ; their minds are not attached to future birth, Te khīṇabījā avirūḷhicchandā, their desires do not grow; those wise ones with their seeds of becoming destroyed, Nibbanti dhīrā yathā'yaṁ padīpo; go out even as this lamp does. Idampi saṅghe ratanaṁ paṇītaṁ, This sublime gem is in the saṅgha: Etena saccena suvatthi hotu. by this truth, may you be well! [Sakka’s exultation:] 15. Yānīdha bhūtāni samāgatāni, Whatever beings have gathered here, Bhummāni vā yāni va antalikkhe; on the ground or in the sky, Tathāgataṁ devamanussa-pūjitaṁ,

Sammā Samādhi  Process- Ekaggatā  - automatic/natural Ekaggatā (one-pointedness)> micchā samādhi (bad/wrong side) Ekaggatā (one-pointedness)> sammā samādhi (good/right side) Sam ā dhi - concentration (good/right or bad/wrong). This is not samm ā   sam ā dhi , because samm ā  sam ā dhi only arises when you practice with the rest of the path factors (starting from the right view). Sammā Samādhi   - right concentration (concentration in kusala thoughts) Not automatic Micchā samādhi   - wrong concentration (concentration in akusala thoughts, including the mere practice of jh ā na without shifting to the Noble Eightfold Path or practicing/cultivating the preceding 7 path factors) Not automatic Without cultivating the previous 7 path factors, you cannot achieve  sammā samādhi , although the immediate factor that can help you to come to  sammā samādhi  is  sammā  sati . When we talk about concentration ( samādhi ), we use two Pali words:  samādhi   and  ekaggat ā . Both appear