Gilana Sutta: Sick (Citta the Householder's Last Hours, SN 41.10)

How should a sick or dying Buddhist handle relatives and friends who attempt death-bed conversions? The conversation between devas and Citta the householder, one who possessed virtue and strength of character,sets an example to be followed.

Nalanda

The original ‘Nālandā Māha Vihāra’ and its associated colleges were established during the Gupta Period in the 5th Century CE. It benefited greatly from centuries of royal patronage across several dynasties, and even received support from Buddhist monarchs outside India. During its heydays 1,300 years ago, where an estimated 10,000 students and 2,000 teachers came from every corner of Asia to acquire knowledge and wisdom at the world’s premier university!

The most impressive structure among the ruins of Nālandā is the former library building – reputedly 9-storeys high and containing Buddhist texts in many languages including Pāli, Sanskrit, and various indigenous scripts!

ABHINHAPACCAVEKKHANA (Five Subjects for Frequent Recollection)

Simply... to love

Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre (MIMC)

The Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre (MIMC) is a great example of one man's vision turning into reality. Venerable Bhikkhu Sanghasena established the Mahabodhi International Meditation Center in 1986 to offer both spiritual instructions as well as desperately needed humanitarian services to impoverished people in the remote land of Ladakh.

Vipassana [mindfulness] meditation class @SABS Part 2

                                 

Lesson 2, Feb. 1, 2013.

Bro. KC gave a brief recap of the Lesson 1 Meditation class which was held on 4/1/13 for the benefit of new joiners. (Please refer to previous notes).

Next, bro KC invited yogis to share practice & feedback:

How to Love?

Dhammapada Verse 348

Verse 348

          Let go of that which is in front,
     let go of that which has already gone,
             and let go of in-between.
    With a heart that takes hold nowhere
 you arrive at the place beyond all suffering.

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