RIGHT ATTITUDE
RIGHT ATTITUDE Phra Ajaan Suwat Suvaco Translated from the Thai by Thanissaro Bhikkhu When we meditate, we let go of
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MEDITATION OF THE BREATH
MEDITATION OF THE BREATH To allow the mind to become peaceful we have to work at it, and for this
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AN EXTRAORDINARY YET ORDINARY HUMAN BEING
AN EXTRAORDINARY YET ORDINARY HUMAN BEING Visakha Puja is the commemoration of the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and passing away. It
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THE FOUR PARAMETERS OF CLINGING
THE FOUR PARAMETERS OF CLINGING Even with the simple practice of attending to one in-breath and one outbreath, we can
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LAYING THE FOUNDATION FOR SOCIAL ACTION
LAYING THE FOUNDATION FOR SOCIAL ACTION Ajahn Pasanno is co-abbot of Abhayagiri Monastery. Originally from Canada, he spent 23 years
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PRACTICAL BUDDHISM: TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR OUR LIVES
PRACTICAL BUDDHISM: TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR OUR LIVES The quality of our lives is conditioned by the quality of our actions.
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THE BUDDHIST PERSPECTIVE
THE BUDDHIST PERSPECTIVE (Talk given at the University of Western Australia, on 9 March 2000) As ancient religions like Buddhism
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THERE ARE GODS, MIRACLES DO HAPPEN
THERE ARE GODS, MIRACLES DO HAPPEN Excerpts from an inspirational discourse by Ven. Ajahn Brahmavamso (Abbot of Bodhinyana Monastry in
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A FOREST MONK AND A ZEN ROSHI
A FOREST MONK AND A ZEN ROSHI Summary: Two Westerners who became Buddhists could not have chosen more different paths.
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PATICCA-SAMUPPADA – DEPENDENT ORIGINATION
PATICCA-SAMUPPADA – DEPENDENT ORIGINATION Introduction The Buddha’s teaching called Paticca-samuppada, usually translated as Dependent Origination, is fundamental to the Dhamma
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LIVING MEANINGFULLY, DYING JOYFULLY
LIVING MEANINGFULLY, DYING JOYFULLY In this presentation, I will use stories and anecdotes, as well as some jokes, to demonstrate
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GROWTH OF BUDDHISM IN THE WEST
GROWTH OF BUDDHISM IN THE WEST Respected Venerables and Distinguished Guests, It is an honour for me to be here
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IN THE PRESENCE OF NIBBĀNA
IN THE PRESENCE OF NIBBĀNA Developing Faith in the Buddhist Path to Enlightenment Ajahn Brahmavamso Bodhi Leaves No. 149, Buddhist Publication
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THE MEANING OF SANGHA
THE MEANING OF SANGHA Like the young teenagers who delight in doing things differently from their parents, new Buddhists in
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ON MAKING A MISTAKE
ON MAKING A MISTAKE Enlightenment means there is no anger left in your heart. There are no personal desires or
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EMPTINESS
EMPTINESS Ajahn Buddhadasa From: ‘Heart-wood from the Bo Tree’, a collection of three talks given by Venerable Ajahn Buddhadasa to
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ESSENTIAL POINTS OF THE BUDDHIST TEACHINGS
ESSENTIAL POINTS OF THE BUDDHIST TEACHINGS Ven. Ajahn Buddhadasa On the occasion of giving a special talk, I feel I
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