Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 110th Meeting (December 19, 2009)

The teleconference on Saturday, December19, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted in the form of a Dhamma Deshana on:

Buddhist Guidelines for a Healthy Life - Part 2: Buddhist Guidelines for Curing Physical and Psychological Illnesses
by

Ven. Soorakkulame Pemaratana of Pittsburgh Buddhist Center, PA, USA, followed by a Question and Answer / Discussion session on the same topic.

Please note that the above Dhamma Deshana will be the second of a series of three invaluable Dhamma Talks centered around the theme of Buddhist Guidelines for a Healthy Life. Here are the details:

Part 1: Identifying Illness and Health in our Body and Mind (Date: December 12, 2009)

Part 2: Buddhist Guidelines for Curing Physical and Psychological Illnesses (Date: December 19, 2009)

Part 3: Buddhist Guidelines for Prevention of Illnesses and Improvement of Health (Date: December 26, 2009)

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 109th Meeting (December 12, 2009)

The teleconference on Saturday, December12, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted in the form of a Dhamma Deshana on:

Buddhist Guidelines for a Healthy Life - Part 1: Identifying Illness and Health in our Body and Mind

by

Ven. Soorakkulame Pemaratana of Pittsburgh Buddhist Center, PA, USA, followed by a Question and Answer / Discussion session on the same topic.

Please note that the above Dhamma Deshana will be the first of a series of three invaluable Dhamma Talks centered around the theme of Buddhist Guidelines for a Healthy Life. Here are the details:

Part 1: Identifying Illness and Health in our Body and Mind (Date: December 12, 2009)

Part 2: Buddhist Guidelines for Curing Physical and Psychological Illnesses (Date: December 19, 2009)

Part 3: Buddhist Guidelines for Prevention of Illnesses and Improvement of Health (Date: December 26, 2009)

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 108th Meeting (December 5, 2009)

The teleconference on Saturday, December 5, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Kehelowitigama Subodha Thero of Triple Gem of The North Buddhist Organization, MN, USA.

The topic for meeting will be: “Buddhist Rituals & Practices”

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 107th Meeting (November 28, 2009)

The teleconference on Saturday, November 28, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Katukurunde Maithrie of Pittsburgh Buddhist Center, GA, USA.

The topic for meeting will be: “Buddhism and World Peace”

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 106th Meeting (November 21, 2009)

The teleconference on Saturday, November 21, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. P. Wajirabuddhi Thero of Georgia Buddhist Vihara, Lithonia, GA, USA.

The topic for meeting will be: “Seven Purification Factors (Satta Visuddhiya)”

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 105th Meeting (November 14, 2009)

The teleconference on Saturday, November 14, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Peradeniye Sathindriya Thero of Triple Gem of the North Buddhist Organization, MN, USA. The topic for meeting will be: “What is Karma”

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 104th Meeting (November 7, 2009)

The teleconference on Saturday, November 7, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Dunukeulle Dhammaratana Thero of Nevada Buddhist Vihara, Las Vegas, NV, USA. The topic for meeting will be: “Religion, Science and Buddhism”

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 103rd Meeting (October 31, 2009)

The teleconference on Saturday, October 31, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Kudagammana Seelaratana Thero (Chicago Buddhist Vihara, IL, USA). The topic for meeting will be: “Living in the present moment”

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 102nd Meeting (October 24, 2009)

The teleconference on Saturday, October 24, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Kudagammana Seelaratana Thero (Chicago Buddhist Vihara, IL, USA).

The topic for meeting will be: “Simile of the Lotus Pond” – wherein The Lord Buddha compared this world to a Lotus Pond.
[ ……Then, having understood Brahma's invitation, out of compassion for beings, I surveyed the world with the eye of an Awakened One. As I did so, I saw beings with little dust in their eyes and those with much, those with keen faculties and those with dull, those with good attributes and those with bad, those easy to teach and those hard, some of them seeing disgrace & danger in the other world. Just as in a pond of blue or red or white lotuses, some lotuses — born & growing in the water — might flourish while immersed in the water, without rising up from the water; some might stand at an even level with the water; while some might rise up from the water and stand without being smeared by the water — so too, surveying the world with the eye of an Awakened One, I saw beings with little dust in their eyes and those with much, those with keen faculties and those with dull, those with good attributes and those with bad, those easy to teach and those hard, some of them seeing disgrace & danger in the other world. …….] { http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/mn/mn.026.than.html#pond }

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 101st Meeting (October 17, 2009)

The teleconference on Saturday, October 17, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Kudagammana Seelaratana Thero (Chicago Buddhist Vihara, IL, USA) and Ven. Peradeniye Sathindriya Thero (Triple Gem of the North Buddhist Organization, MN, USA). The topic for meeting will be: “The Dhamma beyond Dhamma”

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 100th Meeting (October 10, 2009)

100 th Meeting !!!

The teleconference on Saturday, October 10, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Peradeniye Sathindriya Thero of Triple Gem of the North Buddhist Organization, MN, USA. The topic for this very special 100^th meeting will be: “What is Dhamma?”

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 99th Meeting (October 3, 2009)

The teleconference on Saturday, October 3, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted in the form of a Dhamma Deshana on "Desirable States of The Human Mind Leading to Positive Emotions" by Ven. Soorakkulame Pemaratana of Pittsburgh Buddhist Center, PA, USA, followed by a Question and Answer / Discussion session on the same topic.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 98th Meeting (September 26, 2009)

The teleconference on Saturday, September 26, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Divuldamane Chandananda Thero of Arizona International Buddhist Meditation Center, AZ, USA This Dhamma Discussion will be based on Dhammachetiya Sutta (on Monuments to the Teaching) [MN II, #89]

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 97th Meeting (September 19, 2009)

The teleconference on Saturday, September 19, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted in the form of a Dhamma Deshana on "Chula Kamma Vibhanga Sutta" by Ven. Katukurunde Maithrie of Pittsburgh Buddhist Center, PA, USA, followed by a Question and Answer / Discussion session on the same topic. A Power Point Presentation (PPT) containing a Sinhala translation of this Sutta is located at: http://www.pirith.org/documents/Chula%20Kamma%20Vibhanga%20Sutraya11.pps

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 96th Meeting (September 12, 2009)

he teleconference on Saturday, September 12, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Divuldamane Chandananda Thero of Arizona International Buddhist Meditation Center, AZ, USA This Dhamma Discussion will be based on Ratthapala Sutta [A two-part story about the monk who, the Lord Buddha said, was foremost among his disciples in ordaining on the power of pure conviction. In the first part of the story, Ratthapala deals with his parents' opposition to his ordaining, and their attempts, after ordination, to lure him back to lay life. In the second part, he recalls the four observations about the world that inspired him, as a healthy and wealthy young man, to ordain in the first place.]

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 95th Meeting (September 5, 2009)

The teleconference on Saturday, September 5, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Dunukeulle Dhammaratana Thero of Nevada Buddhist Vihara, Las Vegas, NV, USA. This Dhamma Discussion will be based on: Historical Background and Basis of Buddhist Chanting.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 94th Meeting (August 29, 2009)

The teleconference on Saturday, August 29, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Kudagammana Seelaratana Thero of Chicago Buddhist Vihara, IL, USA. This Dhamma Discussion will be based on Dhaniyagopala Sutta (Khuddaka Nikaya, Sutta Nipata).

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 93rd Meeting (August 22, 2009)

The teleconference on Saturday, August 22, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Divuldamane Chandananda Thero of Arizona International Buddhist Meditation Center, AZ, 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.
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Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 92nd Meeting (August 15, 2009)

The teleconference on Saturday, August 15, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted in the form of a Dhamma Deshana based on “Buddhist Philosophy and Pathway to a Successful Life” by Ven. Dunukeulle Dhammaratana Thero of Nevada Buddhist Vihara, Las Vegas, NV, USA, followed by a Question and Answer / Discussion session on the same topic.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 91st Meeting (August 8, 2009)

The teleconference on Saturday, August 8, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Kudagammana Seelaratana Thero of Chicago Buddhist Vihara, IL, USA. This Dhamma Discussion will be based on: Samagama Sutta (Majhima Nikaya III - #104)
[Lord Buddha lays down disciplinary procedures for the guidance of the Sangha to ensure its harmonious functioning after his demise. It sets out clearly in packages the cause of disputes, the ways to settle a dispute and the way to promote harmony in a sangha.]

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 90th Meeting (August 1, 2009)

The teleconference on Saturday, August 1, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted in the form of a Dhamma Deshana based on: “Wholesome Deeds (Kusal) and Unwholesome Deeds (Akusal)” by Ven. Divuldamane Chandananda Thero of Arizona International Buddhist Meditation Center, AZ, USA, followed by a Question and Answer / Discussion session on the same topic.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 89th Meeting (July 25, 2009)

The teleconference on Saturday, July 25, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted in the form of a Dhamma Deshana based on “Buddhist Views on Facts of Life After Death” by Ven. Dunukeulle Dhammaratana Thero of Nevada Buddhist Vihara, Las Vegas, NV, USA, followed by a Question and Answer / Discussion session on the same topic.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 88th Meeting (July 18, 2009)

The teleconference on Saturday, July 18, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted in the form of a Dhamma Deshana by Ven. Padiwela Soratha Thero of Ratana International Buddhist Center, Anaheim, CA, USA, followed by a Question and Answer / Discussion session on the same topic. This Dhamma Deshana will be based on Sattajatila Sutta [Part of Kosala-samyutta of Samyutta Nikaya ("Collection of Clustered Discourses")] .

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 87th Meeting (July 11, 2009)

The teleconference on Saturday, July 11, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted in the form of a Dhamma Deshana based on “Buddhism and the Environment” by Ven. Divuldamane Chandananda Thero of Arizona International Buddhist Meditation Center, AZ, USA, followed by a Question and Answer / Discussion session on the same topic.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 86th Meeting (July 4, 2009)

The teleconference on Saturday, July 4, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Kudagammana Seelaratana Thero of Chicago Buddhist Vihara, IL, USA.

This Dhamma Discussion will be based on: Pancattaya Sutta (Majhima Nikaya III - #102)
[Pancattaya Sutta discribes the meaninglessness of the views established holding on the last end of the existence. It is a discourse was given by the Buddha to bhikkhus at Savatthi to explain the wrong beliefs of other sects speculating on whether the world is finite or infinite, etc. . This Sutta can be considered as a survey of various speculative views about the future and the past and of misconceptions about Nibbana.]

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 85th Meeting (June 27, 2009)

The teleconference on Saturday, June 27, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Kudagammana Seelaratana Thero of Chicago Buddhist Vihara, IL, USA.

This Dhamma Discussion will be based on: Devadaha Sutta (Majhima Nikaya III - #101)
[The Lord Buddha refutes the theories of the Jains — here called the Niganthas — an order of contemplatives flourishing in India during his time. Although on the surface this sutta may seem to be of strictly historical interest, it makes two important points that are very relevant to some common misunderstandings about Buddhism alive today.]

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 84th Meeting (June 20, 2009)

The teleconference on Saturday, June 20, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted in the form of a Dhamma Deshana by Ven. Akurugoda Punna Thero who is currently visiting the Triple Gem of the North Buddhist Organization, MN, USA, followed by a Question and Answer / Discussion session on the same topic. This Dhamma Deshana will be based on Maha Saropama Sutta [The Greater Discourse on the Simile of the Heartwood] (MN I, #29).

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 83rd Meeting (June 13, 2009)

The teleconference on Saturday, June 13, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted in the form of a Dhamma Deshana on "Dasa Samyojana" (Ten Fetters) by Ven. Panamwela Wajirabodhi Thero of Georgia Buddhist Vihara, GA, USA, followed by a Question and Answer / Discussion session on the same topic.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 82nd Meeting (June 6, 2009)

The teleconference on Saturday, June 6, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted in the form of a Dhamma Deshana by Ven. Akurugoda Punna Thero who is currently visiting the Triple Gem of the North Buddhist Organization, MN, USA, followed by a Question and Answer / Discussion session on the same topic. This Dhamma Deshana will be based on Chula Haththipadopama Sutta.
[This important discourse of Chula Haththipadopama Sutta describes the life of an ideal Bhikkhu and the different stages of mental development leading up to the ultimate goal, Nibbana.]

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 81st Meeting (May 30, 2009)

The teleconference on Saturday, May 30, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted in the form of a Dhamma Deshana by Ven. Ethkandawaka Saddhajeewa Thero from Long Island Meditation Center, NY, USA, followed by a Question and Answer / Discussion session. The topic for this Dhamma Deshana will be: “Nibbanam Paramam Sukam” [Lord Buddha termed Nirvana as the supreme bliss]

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 80th Meeting (May 23, 2009)

The teleconference on Saturday, May 23, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted in the form of a Dhamma Deshana based on “Karaniya Metta Sutta [SN 1.8]” by Ven. Divuldamane Chandananda Thero from Arizona International Buddhist Meditation Center, AZ, USA, followed by a Question and Answer / Discussion session on the same topic.
[Karaniya Metta Sutta is The Discourse on Loving Kindness: The Buddha's words on cultivating a heart filled with loving-kindness (metta) towards all beings.]

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 79th Meeting (May 16, 2009)

The teleconference on Saturday, May 16, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted in the form of a Dhamma Deshana by Ven. Akurugoda Punna Thero who is currently visiting the Triple Gem of the North Buddhist Organization, MN, USA, followed by a Question and Answer / Discussion session on the same topic. This Dhamma Deshana will be based on Anupada Sutta (Majjhima Nikaya, Part 3, #111) [A description of how insight can be developed either while in, or immediately after withdrawing from, the different levels of jhana].

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 78th Meeting (May 9, 2009)

The teleconference on Saturday, May 9, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted in the form of a Dhamma Deshana on "Buddhist Practices for Mindful Management of Negative Emotions" by Ven. Soorakkulame Pemaratana of Pittsburgh Buddhist Center, PA, USA, followed by a Question and Answer / Discussion session on the same topic.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 77th Meeting (May 2, 2009)

The teleconference on Saturday, May 2, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted in the form of a Dhamma Deshana based on Vimansaka Sutta (Majjhima Nikaya, Part 1, #47) by Ven. Aluthgama Chandananda Thero from Ohio Buddhist Vihara, OH, USA, followed by a Question and Answer / Discussion session on the same topic.
[In the Vimansaka Sutta, Buddha pronounced that things must not be accepted simply because of the word of the Buddha, but must be accepted only in terms of one’s conscience].

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 76th Meeting (April 25, 2009)

The teleconference on Saturday, April 25, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted in the form of a Dhamma Deshana on "Buddhist Denial of Athma (Selfness) and the Concept of Anathma (Selflessness) " by Ven. Kottawe Nanda Thero from Long Island Buddhist Meditation Center, NY, USA, followed by a Question and Answer / Discussion session on the same topic.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 75th Meeting (April 18, 2009)

The teleconference on Saturday, April 18, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Kudagammana Seelaratana Thero from Chicago Buddhist Vihara, IL, USA.

This Dhamma Discussion will be a continuation of the previous week's topic that was based on: Sabbasawa Sutta, 2nd Discourse of Majjhima Nikaya.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 74th Meeting (April 11, 2009)

The teleconference on Saturday, April 11, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Kudagammana Seelaratana Thero from Chicago Buddhist Vihara, IL, USA.

This Dhamma Discussion will be based on: Sabbasawa Sutta, 2nd Discourse of Majjhima Nikaya.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 73rd Meeting (April 4, 2009)

The teleconference on Saturday, April 4, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted in the form of a Dhamma Deshana on "Buddhist Practices of Mindful Anger Management" by Ven. Yatiyana Wajirapala Thero from North Carolina Buddhist Vihara, USA, followed by a Question and Answer / Discussion session on the same topic.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 72nd Meeting (March 28, 2009)

The teleconference on Saturday, March 28, 2009, 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: Vimuttayatana Sutta (The discourse on the grounds for liberation) – Anguttara Nikaya, 5. This remarkable Sutta presents five different ways whereby the mind can be cultivated to reach liberation.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 71st Meeting (March 21, 2009)

The teleconference on Saturday, March 21, 2009, 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 that was based on: "Madhupindika Sutta" of Majjhima Nikaya – 18. (http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/mn/mn.018.than.html)

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 70th Meeting (March 14, 2009)

The teleconference on Saturday, March 14, 2009, 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: "Madhupindika Sutta" of Majjhima Nikaya – 18. (http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/mn/mn.018.than.html)

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 69th Meeting (March 7, 2009)

The teleconference on Saturday, March 7, 2009, 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: "Mahayagngna sutta" of Anguttara Nikaya. In this Sutta, the Buddha explains to Brahmin of the greatest Yaga (sacrifice).

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 68th Meeting (February 28, 2009)

The teleconference on Saturday, February 28, 2009, 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: “Angulimala Sutta- Majjhima Nikaya 86” - This discourse, given by the Buddha at Savatthi, describes how Angulimala, the notorious robber and murderer, was tamed by the Buddha, and how he took refuge in the Buddha, the Dhamma and the Samgha. Although he had the name of Ahimsaka, Non-violence, he was formerly cruel and murderous and was called Angulimala by people. Being tamed now by the Buddha, he ceased hurting anyone, and started living a life true to his name. He had become an Arahat.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 67th Meeting (February 21, 2009)

The teleconference on Saturday, February 21, 2009, 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: “Sukhumala Sutta” –Anguttara Nikaya III.38. In this Sutta, the Buddha explains how he used to live a very luxurious life as a prince, and how he was able to abstain three kinds of intoxications entirely: the intoxication with youth, the intoxication with health, and the intoxication with life. For further details, please see the “Sukhamala Sutta Refinement” located at:

http://halfsmile.org/buddhadust/www.accesstoinsight.org/canon/anguttara/an03-038.html

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 66th Meeting (February 14, 2009)

The teleconference on Saturday, February 14, 2009, 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: “Aghatha Pativinaya Suththa - Anguttara Nikaya”: Five skillful ways of dealing with people who annoy you.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 65th Meeting (February 7, 2009)

The teleconference on Saturday, February 7, 2009, 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: “Nakulapithu Sutta” – Smyutta Nikaya 22-1: The Buddha teaches Nakulapitha, being afflicted in body, how to remain unafflicted in mind. Later Ven. Sariputta elaborates how to remain unafflicted in mind through letting go of attachment to five aggregates (Nama Rupa).

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 64th Meeting (January 31, 2009)

The teleconference on Saturday, January 31, 2009, 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 the previous week’s discussion on: Itthadhamma Sutta – “Pleasant to the senses” (Anguttara Nikaya): The Buddha explains ten things that are pleasant to the senses, enjoyable and charming in the world; then, ten hindrances and ten supportive conditions to these ten things.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 63rd Meeting (January 24, 2009)

The teleconference on Saturday, January 24, 2009, 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: Itthadhamma Sutta – Pleasant to the senses (Anguttara Nikaya): The Buddha explains ten things that are pleasant to the senses, enjoyable and charming in the world; then, ten hindrances and ten supportive conditions to these ten things.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 62nd Meeting (January 17, 2009)

The teleconference on Saturday, January 17, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha from Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, MI, USA.

"Ariyapariyesana Sutta" The Noble Search - MN 26: This sutta given by the Buddha at Savatthi. The Buddha recounted his life from the time he was born in the human world as the son of King Suddhodana till the moment of the great discourse on the Turning of the Wheel of Dhamma, giving details of his renunciation, initial wrong practices of severe asceticism and final discovery of the Noble Path of Eight Constituents. In particular, stress was laid on two different types of quests, the Noble and the Ignoble. He explained that it was extremely unwise to go after sensual pleasures which subject one to ageing, disease and death. The most noble quest was to seek out that which will liberate one from ageing, disease and death.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 61st Meeting (January 10, 2009)

The teleconference on Saturday, January 10, 2009, 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: "Latukikopama Sutra" Majjhima Nikaya,MN 66: Udāyī recalls the rules made by the Buddha regarding the hours for meals, how such rules were added to, until, in the end, any meal out of hours was forbidden; and he mentions how, though at first these rules involved hardship, in the end they were very helpful in dispelling unhappy states of consciousness and in implanting happy ones. The Buddha agrees, but adds that many people are foolish, and consider such sacrifices insignificant, growing discontented when asked to make them. But this insignificant thing develops into a bond strong enough to hold them fast. Some people are like quails caught in traps, unable to escape from their bonds, others like mighty elephants, bursting their bonds and going where they wish. Thus there are four types of individuals, differing according as to whether they are attached to their bonds or detached from them.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 60th Meeting (January 3, 2009)

The teleconference on Saturday, January 3, 2009, 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: "Indriya-Bhavana Sutta (MN 152)": The Development of the Faculties.