Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 59th Meeting (December 27, 2008)

The teleconference on Saturday, December 27, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha from Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, MI, USA.

This Dhamma Discussion will be based on: "Magandiya Sutta (MN 75)": This discourse was given by the Buddha at the market town of Kammasadhamma in the Kuru country in connection with Magandiya, the wandering ascetic, who resented the Buddha's criticism of his wrong beliefs. The Buddha exhorted him to practice controlling of the senses and sensuous thoughts. He told the wandering ascetic the story of his renunciation, how he had left his luxurious palaces and how, on discovering the Truth, he found happiness in Arahattaphala which was far superior to any of the sensuous pleasures. Magandiya gave up his wrong views to become a disciple of the Buddha.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 58th Meeting (December 20, 2008)

Dear friends of Dhamma,

The teleconference on Saturday, December 20, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha from Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, MI, USA.

This Dhamma Discussion will be based on: The disciples of the Buddha: The chief attendant of the Buddha, Ven. Ananda Thero

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 57th Meeting (December 13, 2008)

Dear friends of Dhamma,

The teleconference on Saturday, December 13, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha from Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, MI, USA.

This Dhamma Discussion will be based on "Alagaddupama Sutta" MN 22: This discourse was given by the Buddha at Savatthi. Bhikkhu Arittha misunderstood the Buddha's Teaching and maintained that the Buddha showed how to enjoy sensuous pleasure without jeopardizing one's progress in the Path. When the Buddha remonstrated with him for his wrong views he remained unrepentant. The Buddha then spoke to the bhikkhus on the wrong way and the right way of learning the dhamma, giving the simile of a snake catcher, and the simile of the raft.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 56th Meeting (December 6, 2008)

Dear friends of Dhamma,

The teleconference on Saturday, December 6, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. N. Jinananda from Hilda Jayawardanaramaya, Ottawa, Canada.

This Dhamma Discussion will be based on “Abhaya Sutta” (On Right Speech), Majjhima Nikaya - 58^th Sutra. [In this discourse, the Buddha shows the factors that go into deciding what is and is not worth saying. The main factors are three: whether or not a statement is true, whether or not it is beneficial, and whether or not it is pleasing to others. The Buddha himself would state only those things that are true and beneficial, and would have a sense of time for when pleasing and unpleasing things should be said. Notice that the possibility that a statement might be untrue yet beneficial is not even entertained.]

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 55th Meeting (November 29, 2008)

Dear friends of Dhamma,

The teleconference on Saturday, November 29, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha from Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, MI, USA.

This Dhamma Discussion will be based on "Sappurisa Sutta" MN 113: This describes how a good, worthy man is to be distinguished from a bad, unworthy person enumerating twenty six characteristics by which each individual is to be judged.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 54th Meeting (November 22, 2008)

Dear friends of Dhamma,

The teleconference on Saturday, November 22, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha from Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, MI, USA.

This Dhamma Discussion will be based on AN 7.15: "Udakupama Sutta" — The Water Simile [In a beautiful progression of metaphors, the Lord Buddha illustrates the various levels to which people allow their grasp of Dhamma to take them. How far are you willing to go?]

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 53rd Meeting (November 15, 2008)

Dear friends of Dhamma,

The teleconference on Saturday, November 15, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted in the form of Dhamma Deshana by Ven. Rakwane Chandima Thero of Maithree Aranya Senashana, Pedinnoruwa, Wanchawala, Galle, Sri Lanka.

This Dhamma Deshana will be based upon “Samadhi Bhavana Sutta” from the Anguttara Nikaya.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 52nd Meeting (November 8, 2008)

Dear friends of Dhamma,

The teleconference on Saturday, November 8, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha from Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, MI, USA.

This Dhamma Discussion will be a continuation of last week’s discussion based on: "Parabhava Sutta" (Sanyutta Nikaya 1.6) ["While the Mangala Sutta deals with the way of life conducive to progress and happiness, the Parabhava Sutta supplements it by pointing out the causes of downfall. He who allows himself to become tarnished by these blemishes of conduct blocks his own road to worldly, moral and spiritual progress and lowers all that is truly noble and human in man. But he who is heedful of these dangers keeps open the road to all those thirty-eight blessings of which human nature is capable."]

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 51st Meeting (November 1, 2008)

Dear friends of Dhamma,

The teleconference on Saturday, November 1, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha from Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, MI, USA.

This Dhamma Discussion will be based on: "Parabhava Sutta" (Sanyutta Nikaya 1.6) ["While the Mangala Sutta deals with the way of life conducive to progress and happiness, the Parabhava Sutta supplements it by pointing out the causes of downfall. He who allows himself to become tarnished by these blemishes of conduct blocks his own road to worldly, moral and spiritual progress and lowers all that is truly noble and human in man. But he who is heedful of these dangers keeps open the road to all those thirty-eight blessings of which human nature is capable."]

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 50th Meeting (October 25, 2008)

Dear friends of Dhamma,

The teleconference on Saturday, October 25, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted in the form of a Dhamma Deshana by Ven. Kehelwala Sumangala Thero from Yatagala Raja Maha Vihara, Sri Lanka.

The topic for the Dhamma Deshana will be: The use of eightfold path of the Buddhist Philosophy in leading a righteous life as a buddhist.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 49th Meeting (October 18, 2008)

Dear friends of Dhamma,

The teleconference on Saturday, October 18, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted in the form of a Dhamma Deshana by Ven. P. Maithree from Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, MI, USA.

The topic for the Dhamma Deshana will be: “Buddhist Exposition on Personality Development”. ["Rahula, develop a mind similar to fire, when you develop a mind similar to fire arisen contacts of like and dislike do not take hold of your mind and stay. Rahula, fire burns the pure and the impure, burns excreta, urine, saliva, pus, and blood. Fire does not loathe that, in the same manner develop a mind similar to fire. When you develop a mind similar to fire, arisen contacts of like and dislike do not take hold of the mind and stay." -- Lord Buddha to Rahula Thero]

A gathering of Venerable Monks and Lay Scholars contributed in translating Paali Sermons (Nikaya Sangrahaya ) into Sinhala

Dear friends of Dhamma,

I would like to bring to your kind attention of a rare opportunity to listen to a number of venerable monks and outstanding lay scholars who made a noble as well as a notable contribution for and on behalf of the Sri Lankan Buddhists in translating Paali Sermons (Nikaya Sangrahaya ) into Sinhala.

Mr. Weerasiri Heiyanthuduwa, a retired school teacher, living in Colombo, will be offering an arms giving on Saturday, Oct 11, 2008 in tribute of the following most venerable Buddhist monks:

Ven. Itthapana Dhammalankara Thero (Kotte Sri Kalyani Samagri – Dhamma Maha Sanga Sabha Anu Nayaka, Poojya Acharya)
Ven. Dr. Bellangvila Vimalarathana (Bellanvila Rajamaha Viharadhikari, Chancellor of Sri Jayawardhanapura University)
Ven. Kirama Wimalajothi Thero (Dehiwala Nadimaala – Bauddha Madyasthaanadhipathi)
Ven. Sarana Thero (Colombo Hunipitiya Gangarama Viharastha Naanissa Parivenadhipathi)

Also in attendance will be :
Professor Oliver Abaynayake.
Mr. Keerthi Naranpannawa

Following the arms giving ceremony, there will be discussions and speeches among/by the above venerable monks and scholars. Mr Weerasiri Heiyanthuduwa would like to give all those who may be interested an opportunity to listen to/take part in this event over the teleconference. All those interested in taking advantage of Mr. Weerasiri Heiyanthuduwa’s kind offer are requested to join our usual conference bridge, at 3:00AM EST, Saturday, Oct 11, 2008 (US time) or 12:30PM, Saturday, Oct 11, 2008 (Sri Lanka Time) for a period of about 30 minutes to 1 hour. Depending on your time zone, it may or may not be quite feasible for you to take part in this event. All the same, the information is sent to everyone so that anyone interested will be able to participate and benefit from this event.

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Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 48th Meeting ,October 11, 2008

Dear friends of Dhamma,

The teleconference on Saturday, October 11, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha from Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, MI, USA.

This Dhamma Discussion will be based on: "Devadhutha Suththa" Majjhima Nikaya, 130th Discourse: "In this discourse, the Buddha explains to the monks about divine messengers according to the Dhamma".

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 47th Meeting (October 4, 2008)

Dear friends of Dhamma,

The teleconference on Saturday, October 4, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha from Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, MI, USA.

This Dhamma Discussion will be based on: MN 82: "Ratthapala Sutta" - Majjhima Nikaya, 82nd Sutta ["Ratthapala, the son of a wealthy brahmin obtained his parents' permission with great difficulty to become a bhikkhu under the guidance of the Buddha. After twelve years of strenuous endeavour, when he became a full-fledged Arahat, he visited his parents' home. His parents attempted to entice him with wealth and wife, back to household life but to no avail. He taught his parents the law of impermanence, anicca"]

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 46th Meeting (September 27, 2008)

Dear friends of Dhamma,

The teleconference on Saturday, September 27, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha from Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, MI, USA.

This Dhamma Discussion will be based on: “Cula-kammavibhanga Sutta” — The Shorter Exposition of Kamma Majjhima Nikaya 135th Sutta. “Why do some people live a long life, but others die young? Why are some people born poor, but others born rich?” The Lord Buddha explains how kamma accounts for a person's fortune or misfortune.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 45th Meeting (September 20, 2008)

Dear friends of Dhamma,

The teleconference on Saturday, September 20, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha from Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, MI, USA.

This Dhamma Discussion will be based on "Apannaka Sutta". (found in Majjhima Nikaya, 60th Sutta)- preached to a gathering of brahmins in Sālā. On informing the Buddha that they had no favorite teacher in whom they had confidence, they were told that they should embrace and fulfill this Doctrine (apannaka-dhamma) on how to navigate skillfully through the maze of wrong views.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 44th Meeting (September 13, 2008)

Dear friends of Dhamma,

The teleconference on Saturday, September 13, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha from Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, MI, USA.

This Dhamma Discussion will be based on “Vitakkasanthana Sutta — The Relaxation of Thoughts” (found in Majjhima Nikaya, 20th discourse). In this particular discourse, The Buddha offers five practical methods of responding wisely to unskillful thoughts. They are: replacing an unwholesome thought with a wholesome thought; examining the danger of the distracting thought; forgetting the thought; stilling the unwholesome thought formation; crushing mind with mind to forcefully drive away the unwholesome thought.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 43rd Meeting (September 6, 2008)

Dear friends of Dhamma,

The teleconference on Saturday, September 6, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha from Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, MI, USA.

This Dhamma Discussion will be based on "Anuruddha Sutta" of Anguttara Nikaya ("This Dhamma is for one who is modest, not for one who is self-aggrandizing. This Dhamma is for one who is content, not for one who is discontent. This Dhamma is for one who is reclusive, not for one who is entangled. This Dhamma is for one whose persistence is aroused, not for one who is lazy. This Dhamma is for one whose mindfulness is established, not for one whose mindfulness is confused. This Dhamma is for one whose mind is centered, not for one whose mind is uncentered. This Dhamma is for one endowed with discernment, not for whose discernment is weak.")

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 42nd Meeting (August 30, 2008)

Dear friends of Dhamma,

The teleconference on Saturday, August 30, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha from Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, MI, USA.

This Dhamma Discussion will be based on "Saccavibhanga Sutta" — Discourse on The Analysis of the Truths {M iii 248} [A detailed elaboration on the Buddha's teaching of the Four Noble Truths given by Ven. Sariputta]

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 41st Meeting (August 23, 2008)

Dear friends of Dhamma,

The teleconference on Saturday, August 23, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha from Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, MI, USA.

This Dhamma Discussion will be based on "Chankama Sutta" (Beings get together and agree according to the elements. Those with inferior inclinations get together and agree with others of inferior inclinations and those with virtuous inclinations get together and agree with others of virtuous inclinations.)

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 40th Meeting (August 16, 2008)

Dear friends of Dhamma,

The teleconference on Saturday, August 16, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha from Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, MI, USA.

This Dhamma Discussion will be based on "Chulagosinga" sutta. A sinhala version of this sutta is available at: http://metta.lk/tipitaka/2Sutta-Pitaka/2Majjhima-Nikaya/Majjhima1/031-culagosinga-s.html. Please ensure that you will have the correct Sinhala Fonts available at: http://metta.lk/fonts/index.html installed in order for the document to be viewed properly.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 39th Meeting (Aug 9, 2008)

Dear friends of Dhamma,

We are pleased to inform you that we will be commencing the Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series for the year 2008/09 on Saturday, August 9, 2008.

The teleconference coming Saturday, August 9, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha from Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, MI, USA.

This Dhamma Discussion will be based on Vyagghapajja (Dighajanu) Sutta — "Conditions of Welfare: the Buddha's instructions for householders on how to preserve and increase wealth and happiness, in both the mundane and spiritual senses".

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Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 38th Meeting (April 26, 2008)

The teleconference on Saturday, April 26, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted in the form of a Dhamma Deshana by Ven. Koppakande Sumanajothi from Ohio Buddhist Vihara in Cincinnati, OH, USA.

The topic for the Dhamma Deshana will be "Pancha Nivarana (Five Hindrances)".

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 37th Meeting (April 19, 2008)

The teleconference on Saturday, April 19, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted by a panel, consisting of all participating venerable monks.

The discussion will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha of Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara.

The topic for this meeting will be: "Noble Eightfold Path".

Please do remember that you now need to enter an additional security code of "342662" ("DHAMMA" on the telephone keypad) to join the conference. Further details are as follows:

Participants using Telephones:
1. Dial the conference bridge number as usual (for example: 1-605-475-8800 when dialing from USA or Canada)
2. Enter the Conference Room Number ("8980674") followed by # when prompted
3. Enter the Security Code ("342662" or "DHAMMA") followed by # when prompted

Participants using Skype:
1. As usual, dial +9900827048980674 using Skype's Call Phones feature
2. Enter the Security Code ("342662") followed by # on the Skype keypad (using Skype's Call Phones feature) when prompted

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

May you be well, happy and peaceful!

Sisira Amarasinghe
sisira@amarasinghe.com
http://dhammaconference.blogspot.com/
Skype: skamarasinghe
(734)604-9496

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 37th Meeting (April 12, 2008)

Due to unavoidable circumstances, we very much regret that the Dhamma Conference was not held this week.
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The teleconference on Saturday, April 12, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted by a panel, consisting of all participating venerable monks.

The discussion will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha of Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara.

The topic for this meeting will be: "Noble Eightfold Path".

Please do remember that you now need to enter an additional security code of "342662" ("DHAMMA" on the telephone keypad) to join the conference. Further details are as follows:

Participants using Telephones:
1. Dial the conference bridge number as usual (for example: 1-605-475-8800 when dialing from USA or Canada)
2. Enter the Conference Room Number ("8980674") followed by # when prompted
3. Enter the Security Code ("342662" or "DHAMMA") followed by # when prompted

Participants using Skype:
1. As usual, dial +9900827048980674 using Skype's Call Phones feature
2. Enter the Security Code ("342662") followed by # on the Skype keypad (using Skype's Call Phones feature) when prompted

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

May you be well, happy and peaceful!

Sisira Amarasinghe
sisira@amarasinghe.com
http://dhammaconference.blogspot.com/
Skype: skamarasinghe
(734)604-9496

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 36th Meeting (April 05, 2008)

The teleconference on Saturday, April 05, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted in the form of a Dhamma Deshana by Ven P. Rahula from Windsor Buddhist Vihara.

The topic for the Dhamma Deshana will be "Good advice from Singalovada Sutta for a meaningful life".

The teleconference will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha of Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara.

Please do remember that you now need to enter an additional security code of "342662" ("DHAMMA" on the telephone keypad) to join the conference. Further details are as follows:

Participants using Telephones:
1. Dial the conference bridge number as usual (for example: 1-605-475-8800 when dialing from USA or Canada)
2. Enter the Conference Room Number ("8980674") followed by # when prompted
3. Enter the Security Code ("342662" or "DHAMMA") followed by # when prompted

Participants using Skype:
1. As usual, dial +9900827048980674 using Skype's Call Phones feature
2. Enter the Security Code ("342662") followed by # on the Skype keypad (using Skype's Call Phones feature) when prompted

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

May you be well, happy and peaceful!

Sisira Amarasinghe
sisira@amarasinghe.com
http://dhammaconference.blogspot.com/
Skype: skamarasinghe
(734)604-9496

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 35th Meeting (March 29, 2008)

The teleconference on Saturday, March 29, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted by a panel, consisting of all participating venerable monks.

The discussion will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha of Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara.

The topic for this meeting will be: "Duties and Responsibilities".

Please do remember that you now need to enter an additional security code of "342662" ("DHAMMA" on the telephone keypad) to join the conference. Further details are as follows:

Participants using Telephones:
1. Dial the conference bridge number as usual (for example: 1-605-475-8800 when dialing from USA or Canada)
2. Enter the Conference Room Number ("8980674") followed by # when prompted
3. Enter the Security Code ("342662" or "DHAMMA") followed by # when prompted

Participants using Skype:
1. As usual, dial +9900827048980674 using Skype's Call Phones feature
2. Enter the Security Code ("342662") followed by # on the Skype keypad (using Skype's Call Phones feature) when prompted

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

May you be well, happy and peaceful!

Sisira Amarasinghe
sisira@amarasinghe.com
http://dhammaconference.blogspot.com/
Skype: skamarasinghe
(734)604-9496

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 34th Meeting (March 22, 2008)

The teleconference on Saturday, March 22, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted by a panel, consisting of all participating venerable monks.

The discussion will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha of Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara.

The topic for this meeting will be: "Taking Refuge in the TRIPLE GEM (Continued)".

Please do remember that you now need to enter an additional security code of "342662" ("DHAMMA" on the telephone keypad) to join the conference. Further details are as follows:

Participants using Telephones:
1. Dial the conference bridge number as usual (for example: 1-605-475-8800 when dialing from USA or Canada)
2. Enter the Conference Room Number ("8980674") followed by # when prompted
3. Enter the Security Code ("342662" or "DHAMMA") followed by # when prompted

Participants using Skype:
1. As usual, dial +9900827048980674 using Skype's Call Phones feature
2. Enter the Security Code ("342662") followed by # on the Skype keypad (using Skype's Call Phones feature) when prompted

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

May you be well, happy and peaceful!

Sisira Amarasinghe
sisira@amarasinghe.com
http://dhammaconference.blogspot.com/
Skype: skamarasinghe
(734)604-9496

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 33rd Meeting (March 15, 2008)

The teleconference on Saturday, March 15, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted by a panel, consisting of all participating venerable monks.

The discussion will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha of Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara.

The topic for this meeting will be: "Taking Refuge in the TRIPLE GEM (Continued)".

Please do remember that you now need to enter an additional security code of "342662" ("DHAMMA" on the telephone keypad) to join the conference. Further details are as follows:

Participants using Telephones:
1. Dial the conference bridge number as usual (for example: 1-605-475-8800 when dialing from USA or Canada)
2. Enter the Conference Room Number ("8980674") followed by # when prompted
3. Enter the Security Code ("342662" or "DHAMMA") followed by # when prompted

Participants using Skype:
1. As usual, dial +9900827048980674 using Skype's Call Phones feature
2. Enter the Security Code ("342662") followed by # on the Skype keypad (using Skype's Call Phones feature) when prompted

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

May you be well, happy and peaceful!

Sisira Amarasinghe
sisira@amarasinghe.com
http://dhammaconference.blogspot.com/
Skype: skamarasinghe
(734)604-9496

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 32nd Meeting (March 8, 2008)

The teleconference on Saturday, March 8, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted by a panel, consisting of all participating venerable monks.

The discussion will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha of Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara.

The topic for this meeting will be: "Taking Refuge in the TRIPLE GEM".

Please do remember that you now need to enter an additional security code of "342662" ("DHAMMA" on the telephone keypad) to join the conference. Further details are as follows:

Participants using Telephones:
1. Dial the conference bridge number as usual (for example: 1-605-475-8800 when dialing from USA or Canada)
2. Enter the Conference Room Number ("8980674") followed by # when prompted
3. Enter the Security Code ("342662" or "DHAMMA") followed by # when prompted

Participants using Skype:
1. As usual, dial +9900827048980674 using Skype's Call Phones feature
2. Enter the Security Code ("342662") followed by # on the Skype keypad (using Skype's Call Phones feature) when prompted

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

May you be well, happy and peaceful!

Sisira Amarasinghe
sisira@amarasinghe.com
http://dhammaconference.blogspot.com/
Skype: skamarasinghe
(734)604-9496

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 31st Meeting (March 1, 2008)

The teleconference on Saturday, March 1, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted by a panel, consisting of all participating venerable monks.

The discussion will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha of Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara.

The topic for this meeting will be: "Magga-Phala (Continued) and Arhatship".

Please do remember that you now need to enter an additional security code of "342662" ("DHAMMA" on the telephone keypad) to join the conference. Further details are as follows:

Participants using Telephones:
1. Dial the conference bridge number as usual (for example: 1-605-475-8800 when dialing from USA or Canada)
2. Enter the Conference Room Number ("8980674") followed by # when prompted
3. Enter the Security Code ("342662" or "DHAMMA") followed by # when prompted

Participants using Skype:
1. As usual, dial +9900827048980674 using Skype's Call Phones feature
2. Enter the Security Code ("342662") followed by # on the Skype keypad (using Skype's Call Phones feature) when prompted

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

May you be well, happy and peaceful!

Sisira Amarasinghe
sisira@amarasinghe.com
http://dhammaconference.blogspot.com/
Skype: skamarasinghe
(734)604-9496

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 30th Meeting (February 23, 2008)

The teleconference on Saturday, February 23, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted by a panel, consisting of all participating venerable monks.

The discussion will be moderated and led by Ven. P. Sathindriya Thero of Triple Gem of the North Buddhist Organization in Minnesota.

The topic for this meeting will be: "Path and Fruit (Magga-Phala)".

Please do remember that with effect from Saturday, February 23 2008, you will need to enter an additional security code of "342662" ("DHAMMA" on the Telephone/Skype keypad) to join the conference. Further details are as follows:

Participants using Telephones:
1. Dial the conference bridge number as usual (for example: 1-605-475-8800 when dialing from USA or Canada)
2. Enter the Conference Room Number ("8980674") followed by # when prompted
3. Enter the Security Code ("342662" or "DHAMMA") followed by # when prompted

Participants using Skype:
1. As usual, dial +9900827048980674 using Skype's Call Phones feature
2. Enter the Security Code ("342662" or "DHAMMA") followed by # on the Skype keypad (using Skype's Call Phones feature) when prompted

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

May you be well, happy and peaceful!

Sisira Amarasinghe
sisira@amarasinghe.com
http://dhammaconference.blogspot.com/
Skype: skamarasinghe
(734)604-9496

Global Sinhala Dhamma Conference: New Security Code

Dear Participants of the Global Sinhala Dhamma Conference:

With effect from Saturday, February 23 2008, you will need to enter an additional security code of "342662" ("DHAMMA" on the Telephone/Skype keypad) to join the conference. Further details are as follows:

Participants using Telephones:
1. Dial the conference bridge number as usual (for example: 1-605-475-8800 when dialing from USA or Canada)
2. Enter the Conference Room Number ("8980674") followed by # when prompted
3. Enter the Security Code ("342662" or "DHAMMA") followed by # on the telephone keypad when prompted

Participants using Skype:
1. As usual, dial +9900827048980674 using Skype's Call Phones feature
2. Enter the Security Code ("342662" or "DHAMMA") followed by # on the Skype keypad (using Skype's Call Phones feature) when prompted

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

May you be well, happy and peaceful!

Sisira Amarasinghe
sisira@amarasinghe.com
http://dhammaconference.blogspot.com/
Skype: skamarasinghe
(734)604-9496

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 29th Meeting (February 16, 2008)

The teleconference on Saturday, February 16, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted by a panel, consisting of all participating venerable monks.

The discussion will be moderated and led by Ven. P. Sathindriya Thero of Triple Gem of the North Buddhist Organization in Minnesota.

The topic for this meeting will be: "Wise Attention (Yonisomanasikara) and Unwise Attention (Ayonisomanasikara)".

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 28th Meeting (February 9, 2008)

The teleconference on Saturday, February 9, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted by a panel, consisting of all participating venerable monks.

The discussion will be moderated and led by Ven. P. Sathindriya Thero of Triple Gem of the North Buddhist Organization in Minnesota.

The topic for this meeting will be: "Meditation for Daily Living".

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 27th Meeting (February 2, 2008)

The teleconference on Saturday, February 2, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted by a panel, consisting of all participating venerable monks.

The discussion will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha Thero of Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, Michigan, USA.

The topic for this meeting will be: "Buddhism: Rites and Rituals".

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 26th Meeting (January 26, 2008)

The teleconference on Saturday, January 26, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted in the form of a Dhamma Deshana.

Ven. K. Bodhidhamma Thero (from Mahamevnawa Bhavana Asapuwa, Toronto, Canada) will deliver the 2nd part of his Dhamma Deshana on "Patichcha Samuppada". As usual, Dhamma Deshana will be followed by a Dhamma Discussion on the same topic.

The teleconference will be moderated and led by Ven. D. Indarathana Thero, an affiliate of Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, Michigan, USA.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 25th Meeting (January 19, 2008)

The teleconference on Saturday, January 19, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted in the form of a Dhamma Deshana on "Patichcha Samuppada" by a Ven. K. Bodhidhamma Thero from Mahamevnawa Bhavana Asapuwa, Toronto, Canada, followed by a Dhamma Discussion on the same topic.

The teleconference will be moderated and led by Ven. D. Indarathana Thero, an affiliate of Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, Michigan, USA.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 24th Meeting (January 12, 2008)

The teleconference on Saturday, January 12, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted by a panel, consisting of all participating venerable monks.

The discussion will be moderated and led by Ven. D. Indarathana, an affiliate of Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, Michigan, USA.

The topic for this meeting will be: "Apadana Sobhini Panna", which means: Wisdom Beautifies Character.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 23rd Meeting (January 5, 2008)

The teleconference on Saturday, January 5, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted by a panel, consisting of all participating venerable monks.

The discussion will be moderated and led by Ven. D. Indarathana, an affiliate of Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, Michigan, USA.

The topic for this meeting will be: "Gender Indifference in Buddhist Practice".