Sutta : Rahula
Updated : June 18, 2019 The MP3 “Rahula Sutta by Venerable Sayadaw U Silananda” is offered for free distribution only by “Buddhist Gem Fellowship”.
Sutta : Blessings
Updated : June 18, 2019 MANGALA (“Mingalar”) MANGALA => auspices, blessings, … MANGALA SUTTA => describes 38 Blessings => related to both LOKI (mundane) and LOKOTRA (supramundane) => First of the 11 suttas covered in “Paritta Pali” Mingalar Kabyar => Sayagyi Dagon U Tun Myint’s verses about the […]
Sutta : Dhajagga [2]
Updated : June 18, 2019 DHAJAGGA SUTTA is the 7th Sutta in “Paritta Pali” Exhortation from CAKKA (“Thakyar Min”) to his soldiers preparing for the batlle with the Asuras: “If you have fear or trepidation, try to catch the sight of my banner (if that’s possible) or that […]
Sutta : Paritti
Updated : June 18, 2019 The early Paritta texts were edited by Saya Phyay, Thudhammawaddy U Pan Maung, … The Ministry of Religious Affairs published the “normal” version of 11 Pairtta Suttas, a “super-sized” version of 30+ Suttas (including the 11 Paritta Suttas). The Suttas were approved/re-affirmed at […]
Sutta : Anatta Lekhana [2]
Updated : June 18, 2019 Some early religions talked about reincarnation (transmigration of atta, atman, soul). In contrast, Buddhism discusses rebirth and no-soul (annatta). The Buddha delivered “Anattalakkhana Sutta” as a follow-up sermon to the “Taya Oo” to his five disciples (led by Ashin Kondanna). The Sutta’s ttile […]
Sutta : Less Frequently Recited Suttas
Updated : June 18, 2019 KHANDA SUTTA is the Fourth sutta in “Paritta Pali” To protect from [venomous] snake bites, send metta (loving kindness) to the four types/families of snakes Extend to other reptiles MORA SUTTA is the Fifth sutta in “Paritta Pali” Boddhisatta means “Buddha to be” […]
Sutta : Dhammacakkappavatttana [2]
Updated : June 18, 2019 The Great Discourse on the Wheel of Dhamma Teacher : The Venerable Mahasi Sayadaw Translator : U Ko Lay Sukhi Hotu Dhamma Publication 1998 PART I Preface to the Discourse The Date of the Discourse Three Kinds of Introduction … PART II Sensuous […]
Sutta : Anattalakkhana
Updated : June 18, 2019 Some early religions talked about reincarnation (transmigration of atta, atman, soul). In contrast, Buddhism discusses rebirth and no-soul (anatta). The Buddha delivered “Anattalakkhana Sutta” as a follow-up sermon to the “Taya Oo” to his five disciples (led by Ashin Kondanna). The Sutta’s title […]
Sutta : Mangala
Updated : June 18, 2019 Mangala is usually rendered as auspices or blessings. The Myanmar equivalent is “Mingalar” Mangala Sutta describes 38 Blessings, which are related to both Loki (mundane) and Lokotra (supramundane). It is the First of the 11 suttas covered in “Paritta Pali” (Protective Verses). At […]
Sutta : Pubbhana
Updated : June 18, 2019 No need to wait for lucky stars 11th Sutta in “Paritta Pali” for protection against bad omens, etc. and gaining happiness 4 verses from the Scriptures see notes below (verse numbering per Sayadaw U Silanandabhivamsa) the rest composed by compilers verse 153 (of […]
