Buddhism in a Nutshell

By Narada Thero

Rebirth
As long as this kammic force exists there is rebirth, for beings are merely the visible manifestation of this invisible kammic force. Death is nothing but the temporary end of this temporary phenomenon. It is not the complete annihilation of this so-called being. The organic life has ceased, but the kammic force which hitherto actuated it has not been destroyed. As the kammic force remains entirely undisturbed by the disintegration of the fleeting body, the passing away of the present dying thought-moment only conditions a fresh consciousness in another birth. More

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Edgar Cayce on Reincarnation

Reincarnation Briefly Explained

Reincarnation, “reentering the flesh”, implies rebirth of souls in new human bodies. Hindus, Jainists, Celtic pagans, Buddhists, and others believe in reincarnation. These include a significant minority of people in the West. Ancient Hindu scriptures of teach that the soul takes birth repeatedly, after periods in the beyond in between these lives. Finally souls graduate from the schools of hard knocks that we call earthly life. More

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Child’s Nightmares and Memories Prove Reincarnation
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37 Qualities Leading to Awakening (Bodhipakkiya)
Categories	Pali terms	English translation
4 Foundations of Mindfulness (Satipaṭṭhāna)	Kayanupassana	Mindfulness of the body
	Vedanupassana	Mindfulness of the feelings/sensations
	Cittanupassana	Mindfulness of the mind/mental processes
	Dhammanupassana	Mindfulness of phenomena/reality/Dhamma
4 Right Efforts (Sammappadhāna)	Saṃvarappadhānaṃ	Effort to prevent unarisen, unwholesome states of mind from arising
	Pahānappadhānaṃ	Effort to abandon unarisen, unwholesome states of mind from arising
	Bhāvanāppadhānaṃ	Effort  to develop unarisen wholesome states of mind
	Anurakkhaṇappadhānaṃ	Effort to develop and perfect arisen wholesome states of mind
4 Means to Accomplishment (Iddhipādā)	Chanda	Desire (or will) to act (this is a positive quality, NOT to be confused with lobha, desire as greed)
	Viriya	Energy
	Citta	Consciousness/thought
	Vīmaṃsā	Wisdom/Investigation
5 Faculties (Indriyāni)	Saddhā	Confidence/faith in the Buddha
	Viriya	Energy
	Sati	Mindfulness
	Samādhi	Concentration
	Paññā	Wisdom
5 Powers (Balāni)	Saddhā	Full development of Confidence/faith in the Buddha
	Viriya	Full development of Energy
	Sati	Full development of Mindfulness
	Samādhi	Full development of Concentration
	Paññā	Full development of Wisdom
7 Enlightenment Factors (Bojjhangā)	Sati	Mindfulness
	Dhammavicaya	Investigation of the Dhamma/reality (investigation into mental and material phenomena as they really are)
	Viriya	Energy
	Pīti	Joy/zest
	Passaddhi	Tranquillity
	Samādhi	Concentration
	Upekkhā	Equanimity
8 Path Factors (Maggangāni)	Sammā-diṭṭhi	Right View (wisdom in understanding the Four Noble Truths and knowledge of kamma)
	Sammā-sankappa	Right Intention (intention directed towards renunciation, intention directed towards good will in order to overcome hatred, and intention directed towards harmlessness to overcome violence)
	Sammā-vācā	Right Speech (refraining from false speech, malicious speech, harsh speech, and idle chatter)
	Sammā-kammanta	Right Action (refraining from killing, stealing, and sensual/sexual misconduct)
	Sammā-ājiva	Right Livelihood
	Sammā-vāyāma	Right Effort (same as 4 Right Efforts [Sammappadhāna] listed above)
	Sammā-sati	Right Mindfulness (same as 4 Foundations of Mindfulness [Satipaṭṭhāna] listed above)
	Sammā-samādhi	Right Concentration (development of the 4 jhānic stages)

The teleconference on Saturday, February 19, 2011, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST) will be conducted in the form of a Dhamma Deshana by Ven. Harispattuwe Mangala Thero of Maryland Buddhist Vihara, MD, USA,followed by a Question and Answer / Discussion session.

Ven. Harispattuwe Mangala Thero ‘s Dhamma Deshana will be based upon:  

Ratthapala Sutta [MN 82]
Conference details are as follows:

Participants using Telephones:
1. Dial the conference bridge number (+1-201-793-9022 when dialing from USA or Canada; Please refer to the attached message for other international phone numbers)
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:
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[Please contact us on phone #  +1-864-674-7472 or via Skype instant text messaging (Skype ID:skamarasinghe) right away if you experience any connection problems while joining the conference.  We may not be able to answer Skype voice calls while the conference is in progress.]
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

May you be well, happy and peaceful!

Sisira Amarasinghe
sisira@amarasinghe.com

http://www.dhammaconference.org/

Skype: skamarasinghe
Tel: +1-VM-IM-SISIRA (+1-864-674-7472)

Navam  full moon has special significance for the Buddhists in Sri Lanka  and in the world.  Few  important incidents that took place on Navam Full moon day. The first  Buddhist council (Sangayanawa) was held on Navam Full Moon Day. The appointment of Arahat Sariputta and Moggallana theros  as the two chief disciples “Aggarasavakas” took place on Navam Poya Day.Venerable Sariputta Thero was appointed to the prestigious position “Darmasenadhipati” and Venerable Maha Moggallana Thereo as “Dharma Purohita” receptively. And also on Navam Full Moon Day, Ven. Sariputta Thero attained   Arahatship listening to “Vedana Pariggaha Sutta” expounded by the Enlightened One to Dighanaka.

There are two basic discourses in Buddhism. They are “Ovada Prathimokkha” means to give advise. Through this, you develop self-discipline. It was on Navam Poya Day that Buddha delivered a sermon on “Ovada Prathimokkha” to Sariputta and Moggallana Theras.

The other is known as “Ana Desana” which means to order to follow rules and regulations on discipline.

The deliverance of ‘Vedanaparigga Sutta’ to ascetic Diganaka took place at Sukarakhatalena, closed to mount Gijjakuta by Buddha on a Navam Poya Day.

Recommended Readings for Navam Full Moon: http://print.dailymirror.lk/features/139-feature/2369.html

Program

The Navam Poya   program will be held on on Saturday, Feb 19, 2011, from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm at the Georgia Buddhist Vihara,  We invite you all, to join the Navam  moon day program.

MORNING PROGRAM

7:30am – 8:30am Observance of the eight Precepts, Buddha Puja and Heel Dana.

8:30am – 9:00am Tea, & coffee break

9:00am – 11:00am Vipassana Meditation.

11:00am Buddha Puja

11:20am – 12 Noon Dana offering to the monks and those who observe eight precepts. Dana Will be served  by Upasaka Bandu and  Upasika Perl (For additional information of the program, please feel free to call Vihara at 770-987-8442.)

AFTERNOON PROGRAM

12nn – 1:00pm Luncheon

1:00 – 2:00pm Discussion will be base on Abhidhamma by Dr. Deepta Jayaratne

2:00 – 2:15pm Break.

3:15 – 4:00 Sutra Discussion; Maha-Dukkakkandha Sutta  (Please click on these links  for the details)

http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/mn/mn.013.than.html

http://thripitakaya.com/2010/08/මහා-දුක්ඛක්ඛන්‍ධ-සූත්‍රය/

5:00 pm  Termination of the Sil, Gilanpasa Pujava