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.]