Author : Ashin Kundalabhivamsa Mahasi Nayaka, Kamatthanacariya Sadhhammaramsi Center Sayadaw
Translator and Publisher: [Dr. Daw] Khin Mya Mya [Ph.D] Singapore later relocated to US
CONTENTS
Biography of Sayadaw U Kundalabhivamsa Preface
Chapter 1 : The Vipassana Bhavana (a) Vipassana meditation (b) How to note the Kaya … (i) How to note the mind objects
Chapter 2 : First Factor Which Strengthen the Indiriya of a Vipassana Meditating Yogi (a) The benefits of Vipassana meditation (b) How difficult it is to have a chance to practise Vipassana meditation (c) The ability of the yogi to direct his mind on the nature of cessation of phenomena
Chapter 3 : Second Factor Which Strengthen the Indiriya of a Vipassana Meditating Yogi (a) How to note respectfully and penetratively (b) How to note to be right at the present … (g) How to note to overcome the Upekkha Vedana
Chapter 4 : Third Factor Which Strengthen the Indiriya of a Vipassana Meditating Yogi (Part 1) (a) The ability of the yogi to note continuously (b) The first Samphajhana instruction (c) The second Samphajhana instruction (d) The third Samphajhana instruction
Chapter 5 : Third Factor Which Strengthen the Indiriya of a Vipassana Meditating Yogi (Part 2) (a) The fourth Samphajhana instruction (b) The fifth Samphajhana instruction (c) The sixth Samphajhana instruction (d) The seventh Samphajhana instruction
Chapter 6 : Fourth Factor Which Strengthen the Indiriya of a Vipassana Meditating Yogi (a) The suitable meditation center … (g) The suitable posture
Chapter 7 : Fifth Factor Which Strengthen the Indiriya of a Vipassana Meditating Yogi (a) The causes of his attaining the Samadhi … (d) Two types of individuals whose finding of Dhamma is slow
Subtitle : On the Practice of Vipassana Satipatthana by Sayadaw U Lakkhana (of Sagaing Hills)
Translator : U Mya Thaung Editor : Gregory Pai, Ph.D. Publisher : Sukhavati Dhamma dana publication, 2002
Contents
Four Foundations of Mindfulness
Basic Satipatthana Instructions
The Hindrances (1) The Hindrances (2) The Hindrances (3) Effort, Mindfulness, and Concentration Right Aim Right Effort Insight Knowledge The Home Object and Walking Meditation Walking Meditation and Insight Knowledge Walking Meditation Clear Comprehension (1) Clear Comprehension (2) The Three Characteristics Discerning Mind and Body Contemplation of Feelings Painful Bodily Feelings The Truth of Suffering Conclusion
Poems of Nature
Dr. Lyn Swe Aye (Lynston Than Maung, MEHS 63, IM2 70) gave me an autographed copy.
Two of his poems appear in the collection.
His translation of Saya Zaw Gyi’s “Beda Lann” appeared in a PBS Documentary.
He is a member of the Editorial Board for selected publications by University of California at Berkeley.
Dr. Swe Aye and Dr. Khin Nyo Thet founded the Aye-Thet Scholarship, which is administered by TBSA and extended by the devotees of Sayadaw U Silananda.
Pa Yeik Kyee Theik Kha
Practice Book on Protective Verses
By “Thamane Kyaw” / Sayadaw U Dhammika
“Pa Yeik Kyee” (Paritta Pali, or Protective Verses)” is recited in part or full by monks, novices, and lay people
Sayadaw wrote a “Work book” to learn and practice Pali terms, phrases & grammar from “Paritta Pali”.
Nga Kyan Pyan Kyaung Centennial
The first Resident Sayadaw was from Dawei (Tavoy). He successfully recited five Dhamma Texts (Kyan). A book was published to celebrate the Centennial of the founding of the “Nga Kyan Pyan (Dawei) Sasana Yeiktha“.
I was asked to contribute an article. I stressed the importance of time.
I received a copy of the book. I was sad to see some typos and errors that should have been caught by the proof reader and the type setter.
Religion The Last Passion of Christ (movie) Suffer for a cause
Music e.g musical piece about St. Matthew
General Enthusiasm about something Passion for helping Passion of life Attitude
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Success
may require Passion and Persistence in addition to Talent, Big Dreams, Purpose, Goals
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Caution
Nazis and Fascists also have Passion and Goals
Uncontrollable Passion can produce i’ll effects
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Samples
Passion to publish Myanmar magazines overseas Golden / Shwe Padauk Magazine Mandalay Gazette Myanmar Gazette
Passion to prevent starvation (during the pandemic) 14 Local Groups giving out 6 Pyi of rice to eligible households
Passion to help the prevention and treatment of Covid Donation by individuals and groups around the world Cash Kind (equipment, test kits, ambulance car …)
Passion to develop young leaders Various programs (e.g Community Centers) On-line courses (various countries some by retired educators and professionals)
Passion to pay back the metta and cetana of sayas Saya Pu Zaw Pwe Health Care for senior sayas
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