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What’s new
2011.03.24
Think Like a Thief, by Thanissaro Bhikkhu.
When problems arise in Dhamma practice, it pays to be imaginative and know how to come up with your own solution.
2011.03.19
Sattadhatu Sutta: Seven Properties (SN 14.11), translated from the Pali by Thanissaro Bhikkhu.
An alternative way of looking at the stages of concentration practice
Bhāva Sutta: Becoming (1) (AN 3.76), translated from the Pali by Thanissaro Bhikkhu.
The three levels on which becoming(bhāva) operates, in relation to consciousness.
Bhāva Sutta: Becoming (2) (AN 3.77), translated from the Pali by Thanissaro Bhikkhu.
The three levels on which becoming(bhāva) operates, in relation to intention.
Bala Sutta: Strengths (AN 8.28), translated from the Pali by Thanissaro Bhikkhu.
The eight strengths enjoyed by the awakened mind.
2011.02.21
In Simple Terms: 108 Dhamma Similes, by Ajahn Chah, translated from the Thai by Thanissaro Bhikkhu.
A marvelous collection of Dhamma similes from one of the Thai forest tradition’s great teachers.
2011.01.31
The Shape of Suffering: A Study of Dependent Co-arising, by Thanissaro Bhikkhu.
2011.01.30
Introducing Buddhism, by Venerable Dr. Balangoda Ananda Maitreya Mahanayaka Thera and Jayasili (Jacquetta Gomes).
2011.01.03
Devadatta Sutta: About Devadatta (AN 8.7), translated from the Pali by Thanissaro Bhikkhu.
Uttara Sutta: About Uttara (AN 8.8), translated from the Pali by Thanissaro Bhikkhu.
Sakka, the king of the devas, repeats the Buddha’s teaching on the eight ‘untrue dhammas’ for the benefit of Ven. Uttara.
Nanda Sutta: About Nanda (AN 8.9), translated from the Pali by Thanissaro Bhikkhu.
Ven. Nanda sets a good example of how to take care of the mind.
Samatha Sutta: With Regard to Tranquility (AN 10.54), translated from the Pali by Thanissaro Bhikkhu.
More on how to read your own mind.