May 24, 2020

0514 - TALKS: On Bhagawan Nityananda, XI (August 8, 1961)

Episode 0514 - On Bhagawan Nityananda, XI (August 8, 1961)
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The Life of Bhagawan Nityananda of Ganeshpuri, based on the complete text of "Nityananda: In Divine Presence" compiled by M.U. Hatengi & Swami Chetanananda (Rudra Press).

Reading chapter 17: Nityananda's Passing, II (August 8, 1961). Serving devotees, revealing universal principles, and core path teaching by direct action & siddhi.

* Nityananda: In Divine Presence (M.U. Hatengi & Swami Chetananda): https://www.nonduality.com/m3a.htm#6

* Nityananda (biographical overview): http://www.cosmicharmony.com/Av/Nityanan/Nityanan.htm

* A collection of photographs: http://www.sadgurunityananda.com/html/photogallery/photogallery_baba.htm

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0513 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata XXXII (Pabbajja Sutta)

Episode 0513 - Sutta Nipata XXXII (Pabbajja Sutta)
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Commentary on Pabbajja Sutta, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. King Bimbisara meets Gautama before his enlightenment, and recognizes his many special qualities.

* Sutta Nipata (Overview): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/index.html

* Pabbajja Sutta (historical-academic analysis, PDF; Piya Tan): http://www.themindingcentre.org/dharmafarer/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/49.19-Sutta-Nipata-Pabbajja-S-sn3.1-piya.pdf

* Pabbajja Sutta (Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/KN/StNp/StNp3_1.html

* Gautama's Sakyan clan: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shakya

* Talks by Bhikkhu Bodhi on Sutta Nipata (with PDF synopses): https://bodhimonastery.org/sutta-nipata.html

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0512 - TALKS: On Bhagawan Nityananda, X (August 8, 1961)

Episode 0512 - On Bhagawan Nityananda, X (August 8, 1961)
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The Life of Bhagawan Nityananda of Ganeshpuri, based on the complete text of "Nityananda: In Divine Presence" compiled by M.U. Hatengi & Swami Chetanananda (Rudra Press).

Reading chapter 16: Nityananda's Passing (August 8, 1961). Serving devotees, revealing universal principles, and core path teaching by direct action & siddhi.

* Nityananda: In Divine Presence (M.U. Hatengi & Swami Chetananda): https://www.nonduality.com/m3a.htm#6

* Nityananda (biographical overview): http://www.cosmicharmony.com/Av/Nityanan/Nityanan.htm




Uploaded to YouTube on 5/13/2020

0511 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, XXXI (Dhammika Sutta)

Episode 0511 - Sutta Nipata, XXXI (Dhammika Sutta)
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Commentary on Dhammika Sutta, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu and John Ireland. Buddhist "9 Precepts" from Great Chronicle of the Buddhas (Ven. Mingun Sayadaw), and the work of directional metta cultivation.

Observance of 5, 8 & 10 precepts vs. cultivation of metta and the Four Brahma-Viharas; the various meanings of Uposatha; personal development of loving-kindness & activation of green-ray (4th Ray) chakra.


* Short introduction to Dhammika Sutta: https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/dhammika-sutta#theravada

* Buddhist Nine Precepts & 10-directional metta (Great Chronicle of Buddhas, by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw): https://www.wisdomlib.org/buddhism/book/the-great-chronicle-of-buddhas/d/doc365117.html

* Dhammika Sutta (Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/KN/StNp/StNp2_14.html


* Talks by Bhikkhu Bodhi on Sutta Nipata (with PDF synopses): https://bodhimonastery.org/sutta-nipata.html


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0510 - INTERVIEW: With Christine Yole...

Episode 0510 - INTERVIEW: With Christine Yole
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A short interview with Christine Yole -- discussing current events, world service,collective/personal process & planetary evolution. The current time of great change, upheavaland personal dismay -- and some of the essentials of love/wisdom balance in self-care &helping others.

* Christine Yole (website): http://www.christineyole.com/

* Christine Yole (YouTube channel): https://www.youtube.com/user/LifeinFullExpression/videos


Uploaded to YouTube on 5/06/2020

May 8, 2020

0509 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, XXX (Samma Paribbajaniya Sutta, II)

Episode 0509 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, XXX (Samma Paribbajaniya Sutta, II)
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Part II of commentary on Samma Paribbajaniya Sutta, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. The Mahasamaya sutta backstory from Great Chronicle of the Buddhas (Ven. Mingun Sayadaw),with additional overview from Ven. Mahasi Sayadaw.

Core elements and teachings of the Buddhist Eightfold Noble Path, from clarification of right view to the way of Sila-Samadhi-Prajna.




* Backstory to Mahasamaya (The Great Chronicle of Buddhas, by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw): https://www.wisdomlib.org/buddhism/book/the-great-chronicle-of-buddhas/d/doc364533.html

* Ven. Mahasi Sayadaw on Samma Paribbajaniya Sutta (PDF): http://www.aimwell.org/sammaparibbajaniya.html

* Samma Paribbajaniya Sutta (translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/KN/StNp/StNp2_13.html



* Talks by Bhikkhu Bodhi on Sutta Nipata (with PDF synopses): https://bodhimonastery.org/sutta-nipata.html

Uploaded to YouTube on 5/06/2020

0508 - TALKS: On Bhagawan Nityananda, IX (1950-1961, #2)

Episode 0508 - On Bhagawan Nityananda, IX (1950-1961, #2)
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The Life of Bhagawan Nityananda of Ganeshpuri, based on the complete text of "Nityananda: In Divine Presence" compiled by M.U. Hatengi & Swami Chetanananda (Rudra Press).

Reading chapter 15: The New Ashram At Kailas (1950-1961). Serving devotees, revealing universal principles, and core path teaching by direct action & siddhi.

* Nityananda: In Divine Presence (M.U. Hatengi & Swami Chetananda): https://www.nonduality.com/m3a.htm

* On the Stithaprajna (P.D. Shastri, The Right Balance): https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/blogs/the-speaking-tree/the-right-balance/


* Swami Chinmayananda (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinmayananda_Saraswati

* Li Ching Yuen (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Li_Ching-Yuen

* Nityananda (biographical overview): http://www.cosmicharmony.com/Av/Nityanan/Nityanan.htm



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0507 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, XXIX (Samma Paribbajaniya Sutta, I)

Episode 0507 - Sutta Nipata, XXIX (Samma Paribbajaniya Sutta, I)
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Part I of commentary on the Samma Paribbajaniya Sutta, with translation by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. The Mahasamaya backstory to the sutta from Great Chronicle of the Buddhas (Ven. Mingun Sayadaw) with added commentary from Ven. Mahasi Sayadaw.

Buddhist cosmology & embellishment; levels of collective mental development past and present (distortion vs. complexity) & the transit from Theravadan to Mahayana to Vajrayana traditions. The Mahasamaya Sutta in 6 parts, attendance of devas & Brahmas, Burmese Buddha-Dhamma and the strict Bhikkhu path to release.




* Backstory to Mahasamaya (The Great Chronicle of Buddhas, by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw): https://www.wisdomlib.org/buddhism/book/the-great-chronicle-of-buddhas/d/doc364533.html

* Ven. Mahasi Sayadaw on Samma Paribbajaniya Sutta (PDF): http://www.aimwell.org/sammaparibbajaniya.html

* Samma Paribbajaniya Sutta (translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/KN/StNp/StNp2_13.html


* The Man from Earth (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Man_from_Earth


* Talks by Bhikkhu Bodhi on Sutta Nipata (with PDF synopses):  https://bodhimonastery.org/sutta-nipata.html

Uploaded to YouTube on 4/29/2020

0506 - TALKS: On Bhagawan Nityananda, VIII (1950-1961)

Episode 0506 - On Bhagawan Nityananda, VIII (1950-1961)
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The Life of Bhagawan Nityananda of Ganeshpuri, based on the complete text of "Nityananda: In Divine Presence" compiled by M.U. Hatengi and Swami Chetanananda (Rudra Press). Reading through chapters 13 and 14: The Old Ashram: Part II, 1950-1956; and The New Ashram at Kailas, 1956-1961. Serving devotees, revealing universal principles, and core path-teaching by direct action & siddhi. * Nityananda: In Divine Presence (M.U. Hatengi & Swami Chetananda): https://www.nonduality.com/m3a.htm * The Sky of the Heart: Jewels of Wisdom From Nityananda (M.U. Hatengi & Swami Chetanananda): https://www.nonduality.com/m2.htm * Nityananda (biographical overview): http://www.cosmicharmony.com/Av/Nitya... * A collection of photographs: http://www.sadgurunityananda.com/html...

Uploaded to YouTube on 4/23/2020


0505 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, XXVIII (Vangisa Sutta)

Episode 0505 - Sutta Nipata, XXVIII (Vangisa Sutta)
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Extended comments on the Vangisa Sutta, with translation by Thanissaro Bhikkhu -- including a backstory to the lifetimes, learning & songs of Vangisa. The use of magical powers (siddhi) for fame & fortune, and the inevitable loss of relationships as we progress along the spiritual path. Comparison of facial & cranial morphology from Ven. Mingun Sayadaw and Chico Francisco Xavier; the human body as a Light transducer. * Sutta Nipata (Overview): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipit... * Backstory to the sutta: https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/... * The story of Ven. Vangisa: https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/... * Vangisa's past life basis (from: The Great Chronicle of Buddhas, by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw): https://www.wisdomlib.org/buddhism/bo... * Vangisa Sutta (trans., Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/KN... * Ven. Mingun Sayadaw (Google images): https://www.google.com/search?q=%22Mi... * Chico (Francisco) Xavier (Google images): https://www.google.com/search?q=%22Ch... * Talks by Bhikkhu Bodhi on Sutta Nipata (with PDF synopses): https://bodhimonastery.org/sutta-nipa...

Uploaded to YouTube on 4/22/2020

0504 - TALKS: On Bhagawan Nityananda, VII (1936-1956)

Episode 0504 - On Bhagawan Nityananda, VII (1936-1956)
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The Life of Bhagawan Nityananda of Ganeshpuri, based on the complete text of "Nityananda: In Divine Presence" compiled by M.U. Hatengi and Swami Chetanananda (Rudra Press).

Reading through chapters 11 and 12: The Old Ashram: Part III, 1936-1950; The Old Ashram, 1950-1956. Serving devotees, revealing universal principles, and core path-teaching by direct action.

* Nityananda: In Divine Presence (M.U. Hatengi & Swami Chetananda): https://www.nonduality.com/m3.htm

* The Sky of the Heart: Jewels of Wisdom From Nityananda (M.U. Hatengi & Swami Chetanananda): https://www.nonduality.com/m2.htm

* Nityananda (biographical overview): http://www.cosmicharmony.com/Av/Nityanan/Nityanan.htm

* A collection of photographs: http://www.sadgurunityananda.com/html/photogallery/photogallery_baba.htm

Uploaded to YouTube on 4/15/2020


0503 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, XXVII (Rahula Sutta, II)

Episode 0503 - Sutta Nipata, XXVII (Rahula Sutta, II)
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Final comments on the Rahula Sutta, with translation by Thanissaro Bhikkhu -- including key Buddha-Dhamma principles from the two additional suttas given to Rahula (Ambalatthika-Rahulovada & Maha Rahulovada Suttas).

Meticulous Buddhist self-training: seeing the danger of lies & dishonesty; the importance of self-reflection in thought, word and deed; developing mind like the 4 Great Elements. Targeted usage of the 4 Brahma-Viharas, and antidotes to the 3 Poisons & distortions.



* Gautama & Rahula (The Buddha and his Disciples, by Ven. S. Dhammika): https://www.wisdomlib.org/buddhism/book/the-buddha-and-his-disciples/d/doc3683.html

* Ambalatthika-rahulovada Sutta (trans., Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/mn/mn.061.than.html

* Rahula Sutta (trans., Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/KN/StNp/StNp2_11.html

* Adittapariyaya Sutta (The Fire Sermon, trans. Ñanamoli Thera): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/sn/sn35/sn35.028.nymo.html

* Āditta-pariyāya Sutta (Aflame, trans., Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/SN/SN35_28.html

* Ajahn Lee Dhammadharo: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ajahn_Lee



* Talks by Bhikkhu Bodhi on Sutta Nipata (with PDF synopses):  https://bodhimonastery.org/sutta-nipata.html



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