Study Programs

We had a long break from Tipitaka and Pali study, and now taking up again.  The goal is to learn Pali using Latin alphabet, and to be able to read the Tipitaka, our Buddhist Bible passed down to us from 2600 years ago.
There are at least two versions of Ven. Narada’s pali textbook floating [...]

Hello!
We start new again, with Narada’s Pali course book, going over chapters 1 and 2 this week.  Complete the assignments on your own, and prepared for group discussions.
Tipitaka and Pali Study now moved to PSU on Fridays, from 1 to 2 pm. Look for atma, wearing the bright orange robes, on the second [...]

Recitations that begin with the phrase “evam me suttam” is significant because it is implied that the original reciter was Ananda, who had been Buddha’s attendant, who had been alive during Buddha’s time, had heard in person the particular teaching by Buddha, had recalled the original teaching truthfully and accurately.
Assuming authenticity, such recordings [...]

Study the Tipitaka (“Three Baskets”) in English and Pali, with Preah-ong Rithy on Fridays, from 2 to 6 pm at the Wat.  The Tipitaka is the collection of Buddha’s sayings, as well as stories and commentaries added on through the years.
Suttas (sermons) being studied include:
Kalama Sutta
Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta in English or Khmer
Mangala Sutta in English or  [...]