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"]