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 [...]
Pali Lessons
Narada Elementary Pali – chapter 1
June 25, 2010
Tipitaka and Pali Study
May 17, 2010
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 [...]
Three Refuges – tisarana
April 26, 2010
When your heart or mind is trembling, you can find peace by believing in the Buddha. If not, then believe in the Dhamma, that is the Truth, Law, and Teachings of Buddha. Still if that doesn’t work for you, then you can find peace by visiting the monastery and put [...]
Namo Tassa
April 26, 2010
It’s customary to begin a Dhamma lesson with a greeting to the Buddha, and now you can download a sound file to use as a pronunciation guide to the recitation.
Download homage to the Buddha in Pali
Namo tassa, bhagavato, arahato, samma sambuddhasa
Namo tassa, bhagavato, arahato, samma sambuddhasa
Namo tassa, bhagavato, arahato, samma sambuddhasa
English translation:
Homage to Him, the [...]
Evam me suttam
April 23, 2010
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 [...]
Tipitaka Study Group
April 5, 2010
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 [...]
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