Saturday, July 30, 2011

Online Bibliography of Dhamma [12]


Acinna, Bhaddanta (Pa-Auk Sayadaw). Characteristic, 
Function, Manifestation & Proximate Cause. Dhamma Web, [no date] _ 5p. _ Read more
Chanmyay Myaing Sayadaw. How to Develop Metta 
(Loving-Kindness); tr by May Myint Oo (Mimmi); ed by Judy Witheford. Klang: Chan Khoon San, 2008. _ 78p. _ Read more
Dhammapiya, Dr U. Nibbana in Theravada Perspective.
Selangor Buddhist Vipassana Meditation Society, 2004. _ 216p. _ Read more
Dhammavasa, Venerable. Stillness of the Truth.
Meet'irigala Nissarana Vanaya, 2007. _ 37p. _ Read more
Janakabhivamsa, Sayadaw U. Anapanasati: Samatha or 
Vipassanæ? and Basic Instructions for Insight. Alperton: Association for Insight Meditation, [no date] _ 8p. _ Read more
Jeyapandita, Ven (Pilot Sayadaw). For Non Rising of
Rebirth and Perspective of Nibbana. Yangon: Moenhyn Theingi Monastery, [no date] _ 58p. _ Read more
Kornfield, Jack. Seeing Suffering Directly. Dhamma
Web, [no date]  _ 5 p. _ Read more
Ñānadhaja, U (Ledi Sayadaw). Dhamma Dīpanī_A
Manual of the Dhamma; tr by U Han Htay; ed by Bhikkhu Pesala. 3rd ed. Alperton: Association for Insight Meditation, 2006 . _ 103p. _ Read more
Panyapatipo, Phra Acharn Plien. Every Action Receives
its Result. Chiang Mai: Wat Aranyawiwake, 2006. _ 48p. _ Read more
Rathanasara, Ven Kanugolle. The Art of Giving.
Singapore: Sri Lankaramaya Buddhist Temple, [no date] _ 32p. _ Read more
Silanandabhivamsa, Sayadaw U. Is Theravada
Buddhism for Arahantship Only? Dhamma Web, [no date] _ 3 p. _ Read more
Thanissaro Bhikkhu, comp. A Burden Off the Mind: A
Study Guide on the Five Aggregates. Dhammatalks, [no date] _ 39p. _ Read more

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Saturday, July 23, 2011

Online Bibliography of Dhamma [11]


Acinna, Bhaddanta (Pa-Auk Sayadaw). Access to the
Breath. Dhamma Web, [n. d.] _ 9p. _ Read more 
Chanmyay Myaing Sayadaw. The Bojjhangas: Medicine
that Makes All Diseases Disappear; tr by Ven. Ariya Nani. Selangor: Nyanasiri, 2008. _ 144p. _ Read more  
Dhammapiya, Dr U. Realization of the Dhamma. rev ed.
Selangor Buddhist Vipassana Meditation Society, 2003 (reprint) _ 138p. _ 1st ed 1993. _ Read more  
Kornfield, Jack. Hindrances of the Householder (II).
Dhamma Web, [n. d.] _ 12p. _ Read more  
Ñānadhaja, U (Ledi Sayadaw). A Talk on Intoxicants
and Gambling. Alperton: Association for Insight Meditation, [n. d.] _ 6p. _ Read more  
Nandamalabhivamsa, Dr Bhaddanta (ITBMU). The
Path to Happiness. Sagaing: Centre for Buddhist Studies, 2010. _ 54p. _ Read more  
Pesala, Bhikkhu. Porisada: the Man-eater. Alperton:
Association for Insight Meditation, [no date] _ 6p. _ Read more  
Rathanasara, Ven. Kanugolle. Are You Ready for Old
Age? Singapore : Sri Lankaramaya Buddhist Temple, 2009 . _ 32p. _ Read more
Silanandabhivamsa, Sayadaw U. Introduction to
Vipassana Meditation. Dhamma Web, [n. d.] _ 2 p. _ Read more  
Sobhana, U (Mahasi Sayadaw). A Discourse on the
Ariyavasa Sutta; tr by U Aye Maung; ed by Bhikkhu Pesala. Alperton: Association for Insight Meditation; Rangoon: Buddha Sasananuggaha Organisation, 2002. _ 10p. _ Read more  
Tales of the Buddha’s Former Lives; ed by Esther Thien.
Dhamma Web, [n. d.] _ 100 p. _ Read more  
Thanissaro Bhikkhu. The Shape of Suffering: a Study of 
Dependent Co-arising. Dhammatalks, 2008. _ 112p. _ Read more

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Saturday, July 16, 2011

Online Bibliography of Dhamma [10]


Acinna, Bhaddanta (Pa-Auk Sayadaw). How to Make 
An End to Suffering.  Dhamma Web, [n. d.] _ 26p. _ Read more
Bodhi, Bhikkhu. A Comprehensive Manual of  
Abhidhamma: The Abhidhammattha Sangaha of Acariya Anuruddha (Excerpt: Introduction only). Kandy: Buddhist Publication Society, 1993. _ 18p. _ Read more
Janakabhivamsa, Ashin (Chanmyay Sayadaw).
Vipassana Meditation Guidelines.  Alperton : Association for Insight Meditation, [n. d.] _ 5p. _ Read more
Kornfield, Jack. Hindrances of the Householder (I).
Dhamma Web, [n. d.] _ 12p. _ Read more
Kumara, U (Webu Sayadaw). Don't destroy yourselves;
tr by Roger Bischoff . Sayagyi U Ba Khin Memorial Trust, 1999. _ 5p. _ Read more
Ñānadhaja, U (Ledi Sayadaw). Bodhipakkhiya-Dipani,
Index _ The Manual of The Factors Leading to Enlightenment; tr by Sayadaw U Nyana. Wiltshire: The Sayagyi U Ba Khin Memorial Trust, 1999. _ electronic version. _ Read more
Nanarama, Ven. Matara Sri. The Seven Stages of
Purification & The Insight Knowledges. 2Nd ed. Kandy: Buddhist Publication Society, 1993; Buddha Dharma Education Association Inc. _ 144p. _ Read more
Pesala, Bhikkhu. What is Nibbana? Alperton: Association
For Insight Meditation, [no date] _ 6p. _  Read more
Silanandabhivamsa, Sayadaw U. No Inner Core –
Anatta.   Dhamma Web, [n. d.] _ 5p. _  Read more
Sujiva, Venerable. Loving-kindness Meditation. Buddha
Dharma Education Association Inc., [n. d.] _ 99p. _ Read more
Tharmanay Kyaw. Great Gifts and Giving Well, The
Buddha’s Teachings for Peace on Earth; tr by U Hla Maung. Dhammaweb; MBMC Dhamma Section Kathina Main Sponsor, 2000. _ 17p. _ Read more
Tin Mon, Dr Mehm. Breakthrough in Vipassana  
Meditation.  Dhamma Web, [n. d.] _ 4p. _ Read more

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Friday, July 15, 2011

Dhammacakka Day: Full Moon Day of Waso


Ascetic Bodhisatta Gotama practised meditation under the guidance of Alara Kalama and Udaka Ramaputta. Being unsatisfied with this achievement, Bodhisatta set out for another method. This time he took self-mortification practice. He even starved himself until he became almost dead.

The Bodhisatta decided to adopt a new path with a firm determination. He tried his best to realize the end of suffering. At last he became a Buddha, a fully enlightened One at the age of 35. It is the full moon day of Kason (April), Friday, in Maha Era 103. He walked himself the path he had discovered.

Two months later, he was in Banares. According to Brahmā Sahampati's request to teach the Dhamma to humans, the Buddha considered to whom he would give the first sermon. This consideration was made by Asayanusaya-nana and Indriaparopariya-nana.

Firstly, the hermit Alara Kalama who had shown the Bodhisatta the Jhanic states was seen. But he passed away. Then another teacher Udaka Ramaputta was appeared and he also expired. After that, he went in search of who was indebted to him.

On this account, the Buddha imagined the band of five ascetics (Pancavaggi), who attended to him and did all manner of service during the struggle of six years. However, he did not rise up at once and waited for three days. Then the Buddha started on his journey to Migadaya Grove where Pancavaggi were staying, near Banares.
Pancavaggi attended the Bodhisatta who was practising Dukkaracariya in Uruvela forest for six years. Then Bodhisatta changed his mind to perform the middle-way (Majjimapatipada) instead of the wrong extreme practice. So, he took the alms food to keep himself strong. But Pancavaggi misunderstood him of material accumulation. They left the Bodhisatta and went to the Deer Park at Isipatana, (Migadaya).

They saw the Buddha coming towards them. But, they did not welcome and also needed not to show hospitality. The Omniscient Buddha even with dye robe reached the place of five ascetics. Being clear of defilements (kilesas), the Blessed One is peaceful, comely and reverend. Therefore the band of five ascetics had to greet and pay respect to the Buddha.

It is the time that is just dusk and also near moonrise. The time is evening twilight. Due to the attributes of Noble One it was very pleasant and the Migadaya Grove was now very still. Then they do obeisance to the Enlightened One who sat down at the readily prepared seat. At the moment, the Lord Buddha greeted five ascetics, 'Monks'. This is the word of invitation to preach the first sermon.

This introductory word of the Buddha lied again and again in the heart of pancavaggi because they had purity of sila as well as complement of saddha, chandha and viriya. Therefore the Buddha said that he was a real Buddha and continued to urge them to listen to the Dhamma. But without belief they refused to accept for three times.

The Buddha also repeated once again that he was a very Sammasambuddha like all the past Buddhas, perfect, fully enlightened and worthy to receive the highest homage from all beings. He had really perceived the attainment of Nibbana. They then listened to the first sermon known as “Dhammacakka-pavattana Sutta” attentively and respectfully.

After this Sutta Dhamma had been taught, 180 millions of Brahmas and Devas realized the Dhamma. Of human beings including pancavaggi, there arose first the state of Sotapanna in only Ashin Kondanna. As a result of this fruition, the Omniscient Buddha spoke in a delightful mood "Kondanna has been convinced, Monks, Kondanna has been convinced." That day was a full moon day of Waso (July).

After that, the Lord Buddha expounded again the continuation of the desana, on the first waning day of the Waso Ashin Vappa, on the second Ashin Bhaddiya, on the third Ashin Mahanama, and on the fourth Ashin Assaji attained the fruition of Sotapanna respectively. All the five became “Ehi Bhikku”.

Then the exalted One taught “Anatta-lakkhana Sutta” on the fifth waning day of the Waso. In the circumstances, the five Sotapannas attained Arahantship. Thus, all Buddhists recognized that day as “Arahant Day” and gave respect to the full-moon day as “Dhammacakka Day” till today because of deliverance of the first sermon.

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Saturday, July 9, 2011

Online Bibliography of Dhamma [9]


Acinna, Bhaddanta (Pa-Auk Sayadaw). Mindfulness of 
Breathing & Four Elements Meditation. Buddha Dharma Education Association Inc., [n. d.] _ 98p. _ Read more
Bischoff, Roger. Buddhism in Myanmar A Short History. 
Kandy: Buddhist Publication Society, 1995. _ 47p. _ (The Wheel Publication No. 399/401 )  Read more
Jotika, Ven. Sayadaw U. A Map of the Journey. Buddha 
Dharma Education Association Inc. [n. d.] _ 398p. _ Read more
Kumara, U (Webu Sayadaw). The Essential Practice - 
Part I; tr by Roger Bischoff. Kandy: Buddhist Publication Society, 2006. _ 40p. _ (Wheels No: 375 / 376 ) Read more
Kumara, U (Webu Sayadaw). The Essential Practice - 
Part II; tr by Roger Bischoff. Kandy: Buddhist Publication Society, 2006. _ 41p. (Wheels No: 384 / 385 ) Read more
Ñānadhaja, U (Ledi Sayadaw). The Requisites of 
Enlightenment_Bodhipakkhiya Dipani. 2nd ed. Kandy: Buddhist Publication Society, 2007. _ 94p. _ (The Wheel Publicaton No. 171–4) Read more
Narada Maha Thera . Buddhism in a Nutshell. Kandy : 
Buddhist Publication Society, 1982; Buddha Dharma Education Association Inc. _ 31 p. _ Read more
Prince, T. Renunciation. Kandy: Buddhist Publication 
Society, 1967. _ 14p. _ (Bodhi Leaves No. B. 36 )  Read more
Silanandabhivamsa, Sayadaw U. Meditation 
Instructions.  Dhamma Web, [n. d.] _ 11p. _  Read more
Thynn Thynn, Dr. Living Meditation, Living Insight.  
Buddha Dharma Education Association Inc., 1995. _ 107p. _ Read more
Ukkamsa, Ashin (Pa Auk Tawya). The Perfection of 
Patient-Forbearance. [n. d.] _ 8p. _ Read more
Vimala, U (Mogok Sayadaw). The Teaching of 
Meditation on Mind and Feeling; tr by U Tin Aung and U Than Daing. Yangon: Society for the Propagation of Vipassana (Mogok Sayadaw's Way), [n. d.] _ 34p. _ Read more

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Saturday, July 2, 2011

Online Bibliography of Dhamma [8]


Acinna, Bhaddanta (Pa-Auk Sayadaw). Knowing and 
 Seeing. Rev ed. Kuala Lumpur: K.F. Choong (Private), 2003. _ 187 p. _ Read more
Abeysekera, Radhika. Practising the Dhamma with a 
View to Nibbana. Kandi: The Ministry of Buddha Sasana, 1998. _ 204p. _ Read more
Be a Lamp Upon Yourself. Singapore: Kong Meng San 
Phor Kark See Monastery, 1999. _ 193p. _ Read more
Dhamminda Bhikkhu. A Life Free From Money: 
Information About the Money Rules forBuddhist Monks and Nuns. Dhamma Web, [n. d.] _ 16p. _ Read more
Janakabhivamsa, Ashin (MahaGandhayon Sayadaw).  
Abhidhamma in Daily Life; tr by U Ko Lay. usamyanmar.net, [n. d.] _ 114p. _ Read more
Kumara, U (Webu Sayadaw). Words of Wisdom; tr by 
Roger Bischoff. Sayagyi U Ba Khin Memorial Trust, 1999. _ 3p. _ Read more
Ñānadhaja, U (Ledi Sayadaw). A Manual of Respiration 
_Ānāpāna Dīpanī; tr by U Sein Nyo Tun; ed. by Bhikkhu Pesala. 2nd ed. Alperton: Association for Insight Meditation, 2006. _ 32p. _ Read more
Pannyavaro, Ven. The Vipassana Retreat. Buddha 
Dharma Education Association Inc., [n. d.] _ 76p. _ Read more
Silanandabhivamsa, Sayadaw U. A Talk of Kamma, 
Rebirth and Suffering. Dhamma Web, [n. d.] _ 15p. _ Read more
Thittila, Sayadaw U. What Kamma Is. Dhammaweb, [n. 
d.] _ 26p. Read more
Ukkamsa, Ashin (Pa Auk Tawya). Taking Refuge in the 
Three Gems (Triple Gem). [n. d.] _ 11 p. _ Read more
Vimala, U (Mogok Sayadaw). How to Die with a Smile; 
tr by U Sway Tin. Yangon: Society for the Propagation of Vipassana (Mogok Sayadaw's Way), 2000. _ 34p. _ Read more

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