Majjhima Nikaya The Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha (A Living Word of the Buddha project) by Piya Tan (c)2009   M 1 Mulapariyaya Sutta (The true nature of “final states” and concepts) [M 1] J 245 Mulapariyaya Jataka (How conceit prevents awakening) M 2 Sabbasava Sutta (FULL ver with notes & sutta: 26 pages) (Methods of overcoming our defilements) M 2

Satipatthana Sutta: The Foundations of Mindfulness translated from the Pali by Nyanasatta Thera © 1994 Alternate translations: Soma | Thanissaro Alternate format: Thus have I heard. At one time the Blessed One was living among the Kurus, at Kammasadamma, a market town of the Kuru people. There the Blessed One addressed the bhikkhu thus: “Monks,” and they replied to him,

The Six Perfections Triratna Buddhist Community Over View 1. Generosity or Charity 2. Ethics 3. Patience 4. Joyous effort 5. Meditation 6. Wisdom 1. Perfection of Generosity or Charity The practice of generosity or charity means a sincere wish or desire to give to others without holding any expectations of personal gain or feelings of stinginess. When one engages in

 Buddhism – Major Differences 1. There is no almighty God in Buddhism. There is no one to hand out rewards or punishments on a supposedly Judgement Day. 2. Buddhism is strictly not a religion in the context of being a faith and worship owing allegiance to a supernatural being. 3. No saviour concept in Buddhism. A Buddha is not a

Maha Prajna ParamitaHridaya Sutra (The Heart Sutra) – Sanskrit The Great Compassion Mantra Song – Lotus flower Great Compassion Sanskrit

Great Compassion Mantra Namo Ratna Trayaya, Namo Arya Jnana Sagara, Vairochana, Byuhara Jara Tathagataya, Arahat e , Samyaksam Buddhaya, Namo Sarwa Tathagate Bhyay, Arhata Bhyah, Samyaksam Buddhe Bhyah, Namo Arya Avalokite shoraya Bodhisattvaya, Maha Sattvaya, Maha Karunikaya, Tadyata , Om Dara Dara, Diri Diri, Duru Duru Itte We, Itte Chale Chale, Purachale Purachale, Kusume Kusuma Wa Re, Ili Milli, Chiti

Beautiful and Romantic Chinese Zither Music Instrument. With gentle melody, you can listen when sleeping, studing, relaxing . . .

Relaxing and soothing music for the soul, mind and body. Listen to this meditation music while you close your eyes and calm your mind.

Large Bowls Of Water “If you want to know the taste of water drink it.”  Buddhist saying ——————————————- Our canteens are empty deserts. Our bodies are empty vessels. Can we know the taste of water if we never are able to drink? What can refresh one more than to stop along the journey on the road that life has to

The Practice of Chanting in Buddhism Bhikkhu Dhammasami Chanting is very common to any religion. Buddhism is no exception in this regard. However, the aim and purpose of chanting is different from one religion to another. Buddhism is unique in that it does not consider chanting to be prayer. The Buddha in many ways has shown us to have confidence