Rebirth Experience
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)
| 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) | |
Navam Poya
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
Undu Vap Poya
Unduvap Poya
The Undu Vap Poya program will be held on on Saturday, Dec 25, 2010, from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm at the Georgia Buddhist Vihara, We invite you all, to join the Undu Vap 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. (Parents and other participants will bring dishes for the Dana. (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; Cula-sihanada Sutta (Please click on this link for the details)
http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/mn/mn.011.ntbb.html
For sinhala version please click http://www.gavihara.org/chuula-seeha-naada-sutta/
5:00 pm Termination of the Sil, Gilanpasa Pujava
May you be well and happy,
Bhante Wajirabuddhi
Nikini Poya Program in English
There will be a meditation retreat and day of Noble Silence/Mindfulness in observance of the Nikini Poya on Saturday, Aug 28, 2010, from 7:30 am to 7:00 pm at the Georgia Buddhist Vihara. All meditation instructions, Sutta discussions, and Dhamma talks will be conducted in English.
Below is a tentative schedule of the program:
MORNING PROGRAM
7:30am – 8:30am Observance of the eight Precepts, Buddha Puja and Offering of breakfast foods to the monks and those who are observing the Eight Precepts (Heel Dana).
8:30am – 9:00am Tea and coffee break
9:00am – 11:00am Vipassana Meditation - Introduction of Vedananupassana (The establishment of mindfulness on the feelings)
11:00am Buddha Puja
11:20am – 12:30pm Offering of lunch (Dana) to the monks and those who observe Eight Precepts.
AFTERNOON PROGRAM
12:45 – 1:45 Metta (Loving-Kindness) meditation; Vipassana meditation; Walking meditation
1:45 – 2:15pm Break (time for personal reflection and reading); Coffee and Tea
2:15 - 3:15pm Vipassana Meditation
3:15 – 4:30 Sutra Discussion of the SALLEKA SUTTA (Please go the following link and print the sutta to bring to the discussion: www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/mn/mn.008.nypo.html)
5:00 - 7:00pm Termination of the Eight Precepts (Sil), Buddha Puja, and chanting of the Sacca Vibhanga Sutta.
Please Note:
Participants will need to bring a small breakfast food and a lunch dish (preferably vegetarian) to share with the monks and the participants in the retreat as a form of Dana (generosity). Please contact the retreat coordinator (Justin Howell) to inform him of what food you plan to bring to the retreat either by email at justinhowell2112@gmail.com or by phone at 404/375.0264.
During this special time, please consider making a monetary donation to the Vihara as a form of Dana so that we can continue to support the monks and to keep the vihara open so that all people are able to practice and learn about the Dhamma.
May you and your friends and family be well, happy, and peaceful......I look forward to seeing you on Saturday, August 28 at the Vihara.
With Metta.....
Justin Howell
Below is a tentative schedule of the program:
MORNING PROGRAM
7:30am – 8:30am Observance of the eight Precepts, Buddha Puja and Offering of breakfast foods to the monks and those who are observing the Eight Precepts (Heel Dana).
8:30am – 9:00am Tea and coffee break
9:00am – 11:00am Vipassana Meditation - Introduction of Vedananupassana (The establishment of mindfulness on the feelings)
11:00am Buddha Puja
11:20am – 12:30pm Offering of lunch (Dana) to the monks and those who observe Eight Precepts.
AFTERNOON PROGRAM
12:45 – 1:45 Metta (Loving-Kindness) meditation; Vipassana meditation; Walking meditation
1:45 – 2:15pm Break (time for personal reflection and reading); Coffee and Tea
2:15 - 3:15pm Vipassana Meditation
3:15 – 4:30 Sutra Discussion of the SALLEKA SUTTA (Please go the following link and print the sutta to bring to the discussion: www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/mn/mn.008.nypo.html)
5:00 - 7:00pm Termination of the Eight Precepts (Sil), Buddha Puja, and chanting of the Sacca Vibhanga Sutta.
Please Note:
Participants will need to bring a small breakfast food and a lunch dish (preferably vegetarian) to share with the monks and the participants in the retreat as a form of Dana (generosity). Please contact the retreat coordinator (Justin Howell) to inform him of what food you plan to bring to the retreat either by email at justinhowell2112@gmail.com or by phone at 404/375.0264.
During this special time, please consider making a monetary donation to the Vihara as a form of Dana so that we can continue to support the monks and to keep the vihara open so that all people are able to practice and learn about the Dhamma.
May you and your friends and family be well, happy, and peaceful......I look forward to seeing you on Saturday, August 28 at the Vihara.
With Metta.....
Justin Howell
wesak-2010
Georgia Buddhist Vihara wishes you a happy and a peaceful Vesak!
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Our annual Wesak program celebrates three events of the utmost significance in the life of price Siddhartha who became a Buddha – His Birth, his attainment of Enlightenment, and his passing away. Georgia Buddhist Vihara warmly invites you to be a part of the triple commemoration. Wesak full moon day has been for centuries regarded as the Buddha Day. For it was on a Wesak full moon day, that the Sakyan prince Siddhartha Gautama was born, in Lumbini Park, on the frontier of Napal, attained Enlightenment, under the Bodhi tree in Gaya, and finally passed away. The Buddhists all over the world celebrate with devotion the Triple Anniversary of Wesak. To a true follower of the Buddha, there is no greater day than Wesak Poya which also symbolizes peace, love, compassion and piety.
With this in view the Vihara has organized various activities to celebrate this occasion focusing on Dana, Seela and Bhavana (Generosity, Morality, and Meditation)
Program for Saturday, May 29 ,2010
Program
7.30 am Observance of the Eight Precepts,for both adult and young
Buddha Pooja and Heel Dana
08.30 Break for Tea/Coffee
09.00 Bhavana
10.00 Bhavana (for children and Young)
11.00 Buddha Pooja
11.20 Dana offering to the monks and those who observe eight precepts. (Parents and other devotees will contribute dishes for the Dana.) If you like to contribute for the Dana, please contact us at 770 987 8442.
12.00 Lunch
01.00 Pm Abhidhamma lessons by Dr. Deepta Jayaratne
02.30 Break
02.45 Dhamma Lectur for children by Dr. Amarasinghe
05.00 Termination of Sil for adults, Gilanpasa Pooja, Pirith chanting and meditation on Loving Kindness.
05.00 Devotional songs, Speeches and decorating lanterns by Dhamma School Children.
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Our annual Wesak program celebrates three events of the utmost significance in the life of price Siddhartha who became a Buddha – His Birth, his attainment of Enlightenment, and his passing away. Georgia Buddhist Vihara warmly invites you to be a part of the triple commemoration. Wesak full moon day has been for centuries regarded as the Buddha Day. For it was on a Wesak full moon day, that the Sakyan prince Siddhartha Gautama was born, in Lumbini Park, on the frontier of Napal, attained Enlightenment, under the Bodhi tree in Gaya, and finally passed away. The Buddhists all over the world celebrate with devotion the Triple Anniversary of Wesak. To a true follower of the Buddha, there is no greater day than Wesak Poya which also symbolizes peace, love, compassion and piety.
With this in view the Vihara has organized various activities to celebrate this occasion focusing on Dana, Seela and Bhavana (Generosity, Morality, and Meditation)
Program for Saturday, May 29 ,2010
Program
7.30 am Observance of the Eight Precepts,for both adult and young
Buddha Pooja and Heel Dana
08.30 Break for Tea/Coffee
09.00 Bhavana
10.00 Bhavana (for children and Young)
11.00 Buddha Pooja
11.20 Dana offering to the monks and those who observe eight precepts. (Parents and other devotees will contribute dishes for the Dana.) If you like to contribute for the Dana, please contact us at 770 987 8442.
12.00 Lunch
01.00 Pm Abhidhamma lessons by Dr. Deepta Jayaratne
02.30 Break
02.45 Dhamma Lectur for children by Dr. Amarasinghe
05.00 Termination of Sil for adults, Gilanpasa Pooja, Pirith chanting and meditation on Loving Kindness.
05.00 Devotional songs, Speeches and decorating lanterns by Dhamma School Children.