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Dhamma Conference Blog] Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 114th Meeting (January 16, 2010)

2010-01-16T10:16:00.000-08:00

The teleconference on Saturday, January 16, 2010, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted in the form of a Dhamma Deshana on:

Satipatthana Sutta (The Foundations of Mindfulness) - Part 2: Mindfulness of Feelings (The contemplation of the feelings) – “Vedananaupassana”

by

Ven. Panamwela Wajirabuddhi of Georgia Buddhist Vihara, GA, USA, followed by a Question and Answer / Discussion session on the same topic.

Please note that the above Dhamma Deshana will be the second of a series of four invaluable Dhamma Deshanas based on Satipatthana Sutta (The Foundations of Mindfulness). Here are the details:

Part 1: Mindfulness of Body (The contemplation of the body) – “Kayanupassana” [Date: January 9, 2010]

Part 2: Mindfulness of Feelings (The contemplation of the feelings) – “Vedananaupassana” [Date: January 16, 2010]

Part 3: Mindfulness of Mind (The contemplation of consciousness) – “Chittanupassana” [Date: January 23, 2010]

Part 4: Mindfulness of Dhamma (The contemplation of mental objects) – “Dhammanupassana” [Date: January 30, 2010]

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 113th Meeting (January 9, 2010)

2010-01-08T15:45:00.000-08:00

The teleconference on Saturday, January 9, 2010, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted in the form of a Dhamma Deshana on:

Satipatthana Sutta (The Foundations of Mindfulness) - Part 1: Mindfulness of Body (The Contemplation of the body) - “Kayanupassana”

by

Ven. Panamwela Wajirabuddhi of Georgia Buddhist Vihara, GA, USA, followed by a Question and Answer / Discussion session on the same topic.

Please note that the above Dhamma Deshana will be the first of a series of four invaluable Dhamma Deshanas based on Satipatthana Sutta (The Foundations of Mindfulness). Here are the details:

Part 1: Mindfulness of Body (The contemplation of the body) – “Kayanupassana” [Date: January 9, 2010]

Part 2: Mindfulness of Feelings (The contemplation of the feelings) – “Vedananaupassana” [Date: January 16, 2010]

Part 3: Mindfulness of Mind (The contemplation of consciousness) – “Chittanupassana” [Date: January 23, 2010]

Part 4: Mindfulness of Dhamma (The contemplation of mental objects) – “Dhammanupassana” [Date: January 30, 2010]

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 112th Meeting (January 2, 2010)

2010-01-02T00:37:00.000-08:00

The teleconference on Saturday, January 2, 2010, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Dunukeulle Dhammaratana Thero of Nevada Buddhist Vihara, Las Vegas, NV, USA.

The topic for this dhamma discussion will be: "Duties and Responsibilities"

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 111th Meeting (December 26, 2009)

2010-01-02T00:28:00.001-08:00

The teleconference on Saturday, December 26, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted in the form of a Dhamma Deshana on:

Buddhist Guidelines for a Healthy Life - Part 3: Buddhist Guidelines for Prevention of Illnesses and Improvement of Health
by

Ven. Soorakkulame Pemaratana of Pittsburgh Buddhist Center, PA, USA, followed by a Question and Answer / Discussion session on the same topic.

Please note that the above Dhamma Deshana will be the third and the final of a series of three invaluable Dhamma Talks centered around the theme of Buddhist Guidelines for a Healthy Life. Here are the details:

Part 1: Identifying Illness and Health in our Body and Mind (Date: December 12, 2009)

Part 2: Buddhist Guidelines for Curing Physical and Psychological Illnesses (Date: December 19, 2009)

Part 3: Buddhist Guidelines for Prevention of Illnesses and Improvement of Health (Date: December 26, 2009)

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 110th Meeting (December 19, 2009)

2009-12-19T14:12:00.000-08:00

The teleconference on Saturday, December19, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted in the form of a Dhamma Deshana on:

Buddhist Guidelines for a Healthy Life - Part 2: Buddhist Guidelines for Curing Physical and Psychological Illnesses
by

Ven. Soorakkulame Pemaratana of Pittsburgh Buddhist Center, PA, USA, followed by a Question and Answer / Discussion session on the same topic.

Please note that the above Dhamma Deshana will be the second of a series of three invaluable Dhamma Talks centered around the theme of Buddhist Guidelines for a Healthy Life. Here are the details:

Part 1: Identifying Illness and Health in our Body and Mind (Date: December 12, 2009)

Part 2: Buddhist Guidelines for Curing Physical and Psychological Illnesses (Date: December 19, 2009)

Part 3: Buddhist Guidelines for Prevention of Illnesses and Improvement of Health (Date: December 26, 2009)

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 109th Meeting (December 12, 2009)

2009-12-10T07:12:00.000-08:00

The teleconference on Saturday, December12, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted in the form of a Dhamma Deshana on:

Buddhist Guidelines for a Healthy Life - Part 1: Identifying Illness and Health in our Body and Mind

by

Ven. Soorakkulame Pemaratana of Pittsburgh Buddhist Center, PA, USA, followed by a Question and Answer / Discussion session on the same topic.

Please note that the above Dhamma Deshana will be the first of a series of three invaluable Dhamma Talks centered around the theme of Buddhist Guidelines for a Healthy Life. Here are the details:

Part 1: Identifying Illness and Health in our Body and Mind (Date: December 12, 2009)

Part 2: Buddhist Guidelines for Curing Physical and Psychological Illnesses (Date: December 19, 2009)

Part 3: Buddhist Guidelines for Prevention of Illnesses and Improvement of Health (Date: December 26, 2009)

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 108th Meeting (December 5, 2009)

2009-12-05T14:18:00.000-08:00

The teleconference on Saturday, December 5, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Kehelowitigama Subodha Thero of Triple Gem of The North Buddhist Organization, MN, USA.

The topic for meeting will be: “Buddhist Rituals & Practices”

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 107th Meeting (November 28, 2009)

2009-11-27T17:19:00.000-08:00

The teleconference on Saturday, November 28, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Katukurunde Maithrie of Pittsburgh Buddhist Center, GA, USA.

The topic for meeting will be: “Buddhism and World Peace”

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 106th Meeting (November 21, 2009)

2009-11-20T18:33:00.000-08:00

The teleconference on Saturday, November 21, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. P. Wajirabuddhi Thero of Georgia Buddhist Vihara, Lithonia, GA, USA.

The topic for meeting will be: “Seven Purification Factors (Satta Visuddhiya)”

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 105th Meeting (November 14, 2009)

2009-11-11T06:29:00.000-08:00

The teleconference on Saturday, November 14, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Peradeniye Sathindriya Thero of Triple Gem of the North Buddhist Organization, MN, USA. The topic for meeting will be: “What is Karma”

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 104th Meeting (November 7, 2009)

2009-11-08T12:27:00.000-08:00

The teleconference on Saturday, November 7, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Dunukeulle Dhammaratana Thero of Nevada Buddhist Vihara, Las Vegas, NV, USA. The topic for meeting will be: “Religion, Science and Buddhism”

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 103rd Meeting (October 31, 2009)

2009-10-31T09:37:00.000-07:00

The teleconference on Saturday, October 31, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Kudagammana Seelaratana Thero (Chicago Buddhist Vihara, IL, USA). The topic for meeting will be: “Living in the present moment”

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 102nd Meeting (October 24, 2009)

2009-10-23T06:55:00.000-07:00

The teleconference on Saturday, October 24, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Kudagammana Seelaratana Thero (Chicago Buddhist Vihara, IL, USA).

The topic for meeting will be: “Simile of the Lotus Pond” – wherein The Lord Buddha compared this world to a Lotus Pond.
[ ……Then, having understood Brahma's invitation, out of compassion for beings, I surveyed the world with the eye of an Awakened One. As I did so, I saw beings with little dust in their eyes and those with much, those with keen faculties and those with dull, those with good attributes and those with bad, those easy to teach and those hard, some of them seeing disgrace & danger in the other world. Just as in a pond of blue or red or white lotuses, some lotuses — born & growing in the water — might flourish while immersed in the water, without rising up from the water; some might stand at an even level with the water; while some might rise up from the water and stand without being smeared by the water — so too, surveying the world with the eye of an Awakened One, I saw beings with little dust in their eyes and those with much, those with keen faculties and those with dull, those with good attributes and those with bad, those easy to teach and those hard, some of them seeing disgrace & danger in the other world. …….] { http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/mn/mn.026.than.html#pond }

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 101st Meeting (October 17, 2009)

2009-10-17T11:02:00.000-07:00

The teleconference on Saturday, October 17, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Kudagammana Seelaratana Thero (Chicago Buddhist Vihara, IL, USA) and Ven. Peradeniye Sathindriya Thero (Triple Gem of the North Buddhist Organization, MN, USA). The topic for meeting will be: “The Dhamma beyond Dhamma”

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 100th Meeting (October 10, 2009)

2009-10-05T07:16:00.000-07:00

100 th Meeting !!!

The teleconference on Saturday, October 10, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Peradeniye Sathindriya Thero of Triple Gem of the North Buddhist Organization, MN, USA. The topic for this very special 100^th meeting will be: “What is Dhamma?”

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 99th Meeting (October 3, 2009)

2009-10-03T05:50:00.000-07:00

The teleconference on Saturday, October 3, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted in the form of a Dhamma Deshana on "Desirable States of The Human Mind Leading to Positive Emotions" by Ven. Soorakkulame Pemaratana of Pittsburgh Buddhist Center, PA, USA, followed by a Question and Answer / Discussion session on the same topic.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 98th Meeting (September 26, 2009)

2009-09-26T06:21:00.000-07:00

The teleconference on Saturday, September 26, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Divuldamane Chandananda Thero of Arizona International Buddhist Meditation Center, AZ, USA This Dhamma Discussion will be based on Dhammachetiya Sutta (on Monuments to the Teaching) [MN II, #89]

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 97th Meeting (September 19, 2009)

2009-09-19T09:18:00.001-07:00

The teleconference on Saturday, September 19, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted in the form of a Dhamma Deshana on "Chula Kamma Vibhanga Sutta" by Ven. Katukurunde Maithrie of Pittsburgh Buddhist Center, PA, USA, followed by a Question and Answer / Discussion session on the same topic. A Power Point Presentation (PPT) containing a Sinhala translation of this Sutta is located at: http://www.pirith.org/documents/Chula%20Kamma%20Vibhanga%20Sutraya11.pps

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 96th Meeting (September 12, 2009)

2009-09-12T13:36:00.000-07:00

he teleconference on Saturday, September 12, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Divuldamane Chandananda Thero of Arizona International Buddhist Meditation Center, AZ, USA This Dhamma Discussion will be based on Ratthapala Sutta [A two-part story about the monk who, the Lord Buddha said, was foremost among his disciples in ordaining on the power of pure conviction. In the first part of the story, Ratthapala deals with his parents' opposition to his ordaining, and their attempts, after ordination, to lure him back to lay life. In the second part, he recalls the four observations about the world that inspired him, as a healthy and wealthy young man, to ordain in the first place.]

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 95th Meeting (September 5, 2009)

2009-09-04T09:32:00.000-07:00

The teleconference on Saturday, September 5, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Dunukeulle Dhammaratana Thero of Nevada Buddhist Vihara, Las Vegas, NV, USA. This Dhamma Discussion will be based on: Historical Background and Basis of Buddhist Chanting.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 94th Meeting (August 29, 2009)

2009-08-29T06:04:00.001-07:00

The teleconference on Saturday, August 29, 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 Dhaniyagopala Sutta (Khuddaka Nikaya, Sutta Nipata).

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 93rd Meeting (August 22, 2009)

2009-08-23T06:27:00.000-07:00

The teleconference on Saturday, August 22, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Divuldamane Chandananda Thero of Arizona International Buddhist Meditation Center, AZ, USA This Dhamma Discussion will be based on Chulagosinga Sutta. A sinhala version of this Sutta is available at: http://metta.lk/tipitaka/2Sutta-Pitaka/2Majjhima-Nikaya/Majjhima1/031-culagosinga-s.html.
Please ensure that you will have the correct Sinhala Fonts available at: http://metta.lk/fonts/index.html installed in order for the document to be viewed properly.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 92nd Meeting (August 15, 2009)

2009-08-13T07:14:00.000-07:00

The teleconference on Saturday, August 15, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted in the form of a Dhamma Deshana based on “Buddhist Philosophy and Pathway to a Successful Life” by Ven. Dunukeulle Dhammaratana Thero of Nevada Buddhist Vihara, Las Vegas, NV, USA, followed by a Question and Answer / Discussion session on the same topic.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 91st Meeting (August 8, 2009)

2009-08-08T06:26:00.000-07:00

The teleconference on Saturday, August 8, 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: Samagama Sutta (Majhima Nikaya III - #104)
[Lord Buddha lays down disciplinary procedures for the guidance of the Sangha to ensure its harmonious functioning after his demise. It sets out clearly in packages the cause of disputes, the ways to settle a dispute and the way to promote harmony in a sangha.]

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 90th Meeting (August 1, 2009)

2009-08-01T16:11:00.000-07:00

The teleconference on Saturday, August 1, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted in the form of a Dhamma Deshana based on: “Wholesome Deeds (Kusal) and Unwholesome Deeds (Akusal)” by Ven. Divuldamane Chandananda Thero of Arizona International Buddhist Meditation Center, AZ, USA, followed by a Question and Answer / Discussion session on the same topic.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 89th Meeting (July 25, 2009)

2009-07-23T07:28:00.000-07:00

The teleconference on Saturday, July 25, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted in the form of a Dhamma Deshana based on “Buddhist Views on Facts of Life After Death” by Ven. Dunukeulle Dhammaratana Thero of Nevada Buddhist Vihara, Las Vegas, NV, USA, followed by a Question and Answer / Discussion session on the same topic.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 88th Meeting (July 18, 2009)

2009-07-16T06:54:00.000-07:00

The teleconference on Saturday, July 18, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted in the form of a Dhamma Deshana by Ven. Padiwela Soratha Thero of Ratana International Buddhist Center, Anaheim, CA, USA, followed by a Question and Answer / Discussion session on the same topic. This Dhamma Deshana will be based on Sattajatila Sutta [Part of Kosala-samyutta of Samyutta Nikaya ("Collection of Clustered Discourses")] .

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 87th Meeting (July 11, 2009)

2009-07-10T06:44:00.000-07:00

The teleconference on Saturday, July 11, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted in the form of a Dhamma Deshana based on “Buddhism and the Environment” by Ven. Divuldamane Chandananda Thero of Arizona International Buddhist Meditation Center, AZ, USA, followed by a Question and Answer / Discussion session on the same topic.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 86th Meeting (July 4, 2009)

2009-07-02T18:32:00.000-07:00

The teleconference on Saturday, July 4, 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: Pancattaya Sutta (Majhima Nikaya III - #102)
[Pancattaya Sutta discribes the meaninglessness of the views established holding on the last end of the existence. It is a discourse was given by the Buddha to bhikkhus at Savatthi to explain the wrong beliefs of other sects speculating on whether the world is finite or infinite, etc. . This Sutta can be considered as a survey of various speculative views about the future and the past and of misconceptions about Nibbana.]

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 85th Meeting (June 27, 2009)

2009-06-25T10:23:00.000-07:00

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)

2009-06-16T18:34:00.000-07:00

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)

2009-06-11T07:12:00.000-07:00

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)

2009-06-04T07:20:00.000-07:00

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.]

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 81st Meeting (May 30, 2009)

2009-05-29T08:03:00.000-07:00

The teleconference on Saturday, May 30, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted in the form of a Dhamma Deshana by Ven. Ethkandawaka Saddhajeewa Thero from Long Island Meditation Center, NY, USA, followed by a Question and Answer / Discussion session. The topic for this Dhamma Deshana will be: “Nibbanam Paramam Sukam” [Lord Buddha termed Nirvana as the supreme bliss]

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 80th Meeting (May 23, 2009)

2009-05-22T06:39:00.000-07:00

The teleconference on Saturday, May 23, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted in the form of a Dhamma Deshana based on “Karaniya Metta Sutta [SN 1.8]” by Ven. Divuldamane Chandananda Thero from Arizona International Buddhist Meditation Center, AZ, USA, followed by a Question and Answer / Discussion session on the same topic.
[Karaniya Metta Sutta is The Discourse on Loving Kindness: The Buddha's words on cultivating a heart filled with loving-kindness (metta) towards all beings.]

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 79th Meeting (May 16, 2009)

2009-05-15T14:46:00.000-07:00

The teleconference on Saturday, May 16, 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 Anupada Sutta (Majjhima Nikaya, Part 3, #111) [A description of how insight can be developed either while in, or immediately after withdrawing from, the different levels of jhana].

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 78th Meeting (May 9, 2009)

2009-05-07T15:59:00.000-07:00

The teleconference on Saturday, May 9, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted in the form of a Dhamma Deshana on "Buddhist Practices for Mindful Management of Negative Emotions" by Ven. Soorakkulame Pemaratana of Pittsburgh Buddhist Center, PA, USA, followed by a Question and Answer / Discussion session on the same topic.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 77th Meeting (May 2, 2009)

2009-05-02T07:37:00.001-07:00

The teleconference on Saturday, May 2, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted in the form of a Dhamma Deshana based on Vimansaka Sutta (Majjhima Nikaya, Part 1, #47) by Ven. Aluthgama Chandananda Thero from Ohio Buddhist Vihara, OH, USA, followed by a Question and Answer / Discussion session on the same topic.
[In the Vimansaka Sutta, Buddha pronounced that things must not be accepted simply because of the word of the Buddha, but must be accepted only in terms of one’s conscience].

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 76th Meeting (April 25, 2009)

2009-04-23T19:10:00.001-07:00

The teleconference on Saturday, April 25, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted in the form of a Dhamma Deshana on "Buddhist Denial of Athma (Selfness) and the Concept of Anathma (Selflessness) " by Ven. Kottawe Nanda Thero from Long Island Buddhist Meditation Center, NY, USA, followed by a Question and Answer / Discussion session on the same topic.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 75th Meeting (April 18, 2009)

2009-04-22T17:41:00.000-07:00

The teleconference on Saturday, April 18, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Kudagammana Seelaratana Thero from Chicago Buddhist Vihara, IL, USA.

This Dhamma Discussion will be a continuation of the previous week's topic that was based on: Sabbasawa Sutta, 2nd Discourse of Majjhima Nikaya.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 74th Meeting (April 11, 2009)

2009-04-05T18:19:00.001-07:00

The teleconference on Saturday, April 11, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Kudagammana Seelaratana Thero from Chicago Buddhist Vihara, IL, USA.

This Dhamma Discussion will be based on: Sabbasawa Sutta, 2nd Discourse of Majjhima Nikaya.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 73rd Meeting (April 4, 2009)

2009-03-31T20:41:00.000-07:00

The teleconference on Saturday, April 4, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted in the form of a Dhamma Deshana on "Buddhist Practices of Mindful Anger Management" by Ven. Yatiyana Wajirapala Thero from North Carolina Buddhist Vihara, USA, followed by a Question and Answer / Discussion session on the same topic.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 72nd Meeting (March 28, 2009)

2009-03-31T20:33:00.000-07:00

The teleconference on Saturday, March 28, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha from Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, MI, USA.

This Dhamma Discussion will be based on: Vimuttayatana Sutta (The discourse on the grounds for liberation) – Anguttara Nikaya, 5. This remarkable Sutta presents five different ways whereby the mind can be cultivated to reach liberation.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 71st Meeting (March 21, 2009)

2009-03-20T06:33:00.000-07:00

The teleconference on Saturday, March 21, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha from Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, MI, USA.

This Dhamma Discussion will be a continuation of last week’s discussion that was based on: "Madhupindika Sutta" of Majjhima Nikaya – 18. (http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/mn/mn.018.than.html)

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 70th Meeting (March 14, 2009)

2009-03-12T17:21:00.000-07:00

The teleconference on Saturday, March 14, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha from Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, MI, USA.

This Dhamma Discussion will be based on: "Madhupindika Sutta" of Majjhima Nikaya – 18. (http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/mn/mn.018.than.html)

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 69th Meeting (March 7, 2009)

2009-03-05T07:54:00.000-08:00

The teleconference on Saturday, March 7, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha from Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, MI, USA.

This Dhamma Discussion will be based on: "Mahayagngna sutta" of Anguttara Nikaya. In this Sutta, the Buddha explains to Brahmin of the greatest Yaga (sacrifice).

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 68th Meeting (February 28, 2009)

2009-02-26T07:05:00.001-08:00

The teleconference on Saturday, February 28, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha from Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, MI, USA.

This Dhamma Discussion will be based on: “Angulimala Sutta- Majjhima Nikaya 86” - This discourse, given by the Buddha at Savatthi, describes how Angulimala, the notorious robber and murderer, was tamed by the Buddha, and how he took refuge in the Buddha, the Dhamma and the Samgha. Although he had the name of Ahimsaka, Non-violence, he was formerly cruel and murderous and was called Angulimala by people. Being tamed now by the Buddha, he ceased hurting anyone, and started living a life true to his name. He had become an Arahat.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 67th Meeting (February 21, 2009)

2009-02-20T08:13:00.000-08:00

The teleconference on Saturday, February 21, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha from Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, MI, USA.

This Dhamma Discussion will be based on: “Sukhumala Sutta” –Anguttara Nikaya III.38. In this Sutta, the Buddha explains how he used to live a very luxurious life as a prince, and how he was able to abstain three kinds of intoxications entirely: the intoxication with youth, the intoxication with health, and the intoxication with life. For further details, please see the “Sukhamala Sutta Refinement” located at:

http://halfsmile.org/buddhadust/www.accesstoinsight.org/canon/anguttara/an03-038.html

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 66th Meeting (February 14, 2009)

2009-02-12T15:52:00.000-08:00

The teleconference on Saturday, February 14, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha from Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, MI, USA.

This Dhamma Discussion will be based on: “Aghatha Pativinaya Suththa - Anguttara Nikaya”: Five skillful ways of dealing with people who annoy you.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 65th Meeting (February 7, 2009)

2009-02-06T20:39:00.001-08:00

The teleconference on Saturday, February 7, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha from Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, MI, USA.

This Dhamma Discussion will be based on: “Nakulapithu Sutta” – Smyutta Nikaya 22-1: The Buddha teaches Nakulapitha, being afflicted in body, how to remain unafflicted in mind. Later Ven. Sariputta elaborates how to remain unafflicted in mind through letting go of attachment to five aggregates (Nama Rupa).

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 64th Meeting (January 31, 2009)

2009-01-31T05:53:00.001-08:00

The teleconference on Saturday, January 31, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha from Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, MI, USA.

This Dhamma Discussion will be a continuation of the previous week’s discussion on: Itthadhamma Sutta – “Pleasant to the senses” (Anguttara Nikaya): The Buddha explains ten things that are pleasant to the senses, enjoyable and charming in the world; then, ten hindrances and ten supportive conditions to these ten things.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 63rd Meeting (January 24, 2009)

2009-01-21T06:26:00.001-08:00

The teleconference on Saturday, January 24, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha from Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, MI, USA.

This Dhamma Discussion will be based on: Itthadhamma Sutta – Pleasant to the senses (Anguttara Nikaya): The Buddha explains ten things that are pleasant to the senses, enjoyable and charming in the world; then, ten hindrances and ten supportive conditions to these ten things.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 62nd Meeting (January 17, 2009)

2009-01-17T06:00:00.000-08:00

The teleconference on Saturday, January 17, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha from Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, MI, USA.

"Ariyapariyesana Sutta" The Noble Search - MN 26: This sutta given by the Buddha at Savatthi. The Buddha recounted his life from the time he was born in the human world as the son of King Suddhodana till the moment of the great discourse on the Turning of the Wheel of Dhamma, giving details of his renunciation, initial wrong practices of severe asceticism and final discovery of the Noble Path of Eight Constituents. In particular, stress was laid on two different types of quests, the Noble and the Ignoble. He explained that it was extremely unwise to go after sensual pleasures which subject one to ageing, disease and death. The most noble quest was to seek out that which will liberate one from ageing, disease and death.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 61st Meeting (January 10, 2009)

2009-01-08T07:22:00.000-08:00

The teleconference on Saturday, January 10, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha from Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, MI, USA.

This Dhamma Discussion will be based on: "Latukikopama Sutra" Majjhima Nikaya,MN 66: Udāyī recalls the rules made by the Buddha regarding the hours for meals, how such rules were added to, until, in the end, any meal out of hours was forbidden; and he mentions how, though at first these rules involved hardship, in the end they were very helpful in dispelling unhappy states of consciousness and in implanting happy ones. The Buddha agrees, but adds that many people are foolish, and consider such sacrifices insignificant, growing discontented when asked to make them. But this insignificant thing develops into a bond strong enough to hold them fast. Some people are like quails caught in traps, unable to escape from their bonds, others like mighty elephants, bursting their bonds and going where they wish. Thus there are four types of individuals, differing according as to whether they are attached to their bonds or detached from them.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 60th Meeting (January 3, 2009)

2009-01-02T11:43:00.000-08:00

The teleconference on Saturday, January 3, 2009, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha from Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, MI, USA.

This Dhamma Discussion will be based on: "Indriya-Bhavana Sutta (MN 152)": The Development of the Faculties.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 59th Meeting (December 27, 2008)

2008-12-29T19:53:00.000-08:00

The teleconference on Saturday, December 27, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha from Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, MI, USA.

This Dhamma Discussion will be based on: "Magandiya Sutta (MN 75)": This discourse was given by the Buddha at the market town of Kammasadhamma in the Kuru country in connection with Magandiya, the wandering ascetic, who resented the Buddha's criticism of his wrong beliefs. The Buddha exhorted him to practice controlling of the senses and sensuous thoughts. He told the wandering ascetic the story of his renunciation, how he had left his luxurious palaces and how, on discovering the Truth, he found happiness in Arahattaphala which was far superior to any of the sensuous pleasures. Magandiya gave up his wrong views to become a disciple of the Buddha.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 58th Meeting (December 20, 2008)

2008-12-18T06:44:00.000-08:00

Dear friends of Dhamma,

The teleconference on Saturday, December 20, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha from Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, MI, USA.

This Dhamma Discussion will be based on: The disciples of the Buddha: The chief attendant of the Buddha, Ven. Ananda Thero

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 57th Meeting (December 13, 2008)

2008-12-12T06:39:00.000-08:00

Dear friends of Dhamma,

The teleconference on Saturday, December 13, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha from Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, MI, USA.

This Dhamma Discussion will be based on "Alagaddupama Sutta" MN 22: This discourse was given by the Buddha at Savatthi. Bhikkhu Arittha misunderstood the Buddha's Teaching and maintained that the Buddha showed how to enjoy sensuous pleasure without jeopardizing one's progress in the Path. When the Buddha remonstrated with him for his wrong views he remained unrepentant. The Buddha then spoke to the bhikkhus on the wrong way and the right way of learning the dhamma, giving the simile of a snake catcher, and the simile of the raft.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 56th Meeting (December 6, 2008)

2008-12-05T07:49:00.000-08:00

Dear friends of Dhamma,

The teleconference on Saturday, December 6, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. N. Jinananda from Hilda Jayawardanaramaya, Ottawa, Canada.

This Dhamma Discussion will be based on “Abhaya Sutta” (On Right Speech), Majjhima Nikaya - 58^th Sutra. [In this discourse, the Buddha shows the factors that go into deciding what is and is not worth saying. The main factors are three: whether or not a statement is true, whether or not it is beneficial, and whether or not it is pleasing to others. The Buddha himself would state only those things that are true and beneficial, and would have a sense of time for when pleasing and unpleasing things should be said. Notice that the possibility that a statement might be untrue yet beneficial is not even entertained.]

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 55th Meeting (November 29, 2008)

2008-11-27T14:31:00.000-08:00

Dear friends of Dhamma,

The teleconference on Saturday, November 29, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha from Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, MI, USA.

This Dhamma Discussion will be based on "Sappurisa Sutta" MN 113: This describes how a good, worthy man is to be distinguished from a bad, unworthy person enumerating twenty six characteristics by which each individual is to be judged.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 54th Meeting (November 22, 2008)

2008-11-22T06:10:00.000-08:00

Dear friends of Dhamma,

The teleconference on Saturday, November 22, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha from Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, MI, USA.

This Dhamma Discussion will be based on AN 7.15: "Udakupama Sutta" — The Water Simile [In a beautiful progression of metaphors, the Lord Buddha illustrates the various levels to which people allow their grasp of Dhamma to take them. How far are you willing to go?]

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 53rd Meeting (November 15, 2008)

2008-11-13T20:13:00.001-08:00

Dear friends of Dhamma,

The teleconference on Saturday, November 15, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted in the form of Dhamma Deshana by Ven. Rakwane Chandima Thero of Maithree Aranya Senashana, Pedinnoruwa, Wanchawala, Galle, Sri Lanka.

This Dhamma Deshana will be based upon “Samadhi Bhavana Sutta” from the Anguttara Nikaya.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 52nd Meeting (November 8, 2008)

2008-11-06T10:38:00.000-08:00

Dear friends of Dhamma,

The teleconference on Saturday, November 8, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha from Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, MI, USA.

This Dhamma Discussion will be a continuation of last week’s discussion based on: "Parabhava Sutta" (Sanyutta Nikaya 1.6) ["While the Mangala Sutta deals with the way of life conducive to progress and happiness, the Parabhava Sutta supplements it by pointing out the causes of downfall. He who allows himself to become tarnished by these blemishes of conduct blocks his own road to worldly, moral and spiritual progress and lowers all that is truly noble and human in man. But he who is heedful of these dangers keeps open the road to all those thirty-eight blessings of which human nature is capable."]

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 51st Meeting (November 1, 2008)

2008-10-31T07:31:00.001-07:00

Dear friends of Dhamma,

The teleconference on Saturday, November 1, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha from Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, MI, USA.

This Dhamma Discussion will be based on: "Parabhava Sutta" (Sanyutta Nikaya 1.6) ["While the Mangala Sutta deals with the way of life conducive to progress and happiness, the Parabhava Sutta supplements it by pointing out the causes of downfall. He who allows himself to become tarnished by these blemishes of conduct blocks his own road to worldly, moral and spiritual progress and lowers all that is truly noble and human in man. But he who is heedful of these dangers keeps open the road to all those thirty-eight blessings of which human nature is capable."]

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 50th Meeting (October 25, 2008)

2008-10-21T09:45:00.000-07:00

Dear friends of Dhamma,

The teleconference on Saturday, October 25, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted in the form of a Dhamma Deshana by Ven. Kehelwala Sumangala Thero from Yatagala Raja Maha Vihara, Sri Lanka.

The topic for the Dhamma Deshana will be: The use of eightfold path of the Buddhist Philosophy in leading a righteous life as a buddhist.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 49th Meeting (October 18, 2008)

2008-10-18T07:52:00.001-07:00

Dear friends of Dhamma,

The teleconference on Saturday, October 18, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted in the form of a Dhamma Deshana by Ven. P. Maithree from Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, MI, USA.

The topic for the Dhamma Deshana will be: “Buddhist Exposition on Personality Development”. ["Rahula, develop a mind similar to fire, when you develop a mind similar to fire arisen contacts of like and dislike do not take hold of your mind and stay. Rahula, fire burns the pure and the impure, burns excreta, urine, saliva, pus, and blood. Fire does not loathe that, in the same manner develop a mind similar to fire. When you develop a mind similar to fire, arisen contacts of like and dislike do not take hold of the mind and stay." -- Lord Buddha to Rahula Thero]

A gathering of Venerable Monks and Lay Scholars contributed in translating Paali Sermons (Nikaya Sangrahaya ) into Sinhala

2008-10-10T07:03:00.000-07:00

Dear friends of Dhamma,

I would like to bring to your kind attention of a rare opportunity to listen to a number of venerable monks and outstanding lay scholars who made a noble as well as a notable contribution for and on behalf of the Sri Lankan Buddhists in translating Paali Sermons (Nikaya Sangrahaya ) into Sinhala.

Mr. Weerasiri Heiyanthuduwa, a retired school teacher, living in Colombo, will be offering an arms giving on Saturday, Oct 11, 2008 in tribute of the following most venerable Buddhist monks:

Ven. Itthapana Dhammalankara Thero (Kotte Sri Kalyani Samagri – Dhamma Maha Sanga Sabha Anu Nayaka, Poojya Acharya)
Ven. Dr. Bellangvila Vimalarathana (Bellanvila Rajamaha Viharadhikari, Chancellor of Sri Jayawardhanapura University)
Ven. Kirama Wimalajothi Thero (Dehiwala Nadimaala – Bauddha Madyasthaanadhipathi)
Ven. Sarana Thero (Colombo Hunipitiya Gangarama Viharastha Naanissa Parivenadhipathi)

Also in attendance will be :
Professor Oliver Abaynayake.
Mr. Keerthi Naranpannawa

Following the arms giving ceremony, there will be discussions and speeches among/by the above venerable monks and scholars. Mr Weerasiri Heiyanthuduwa would like to give all those who may be interested an opportunity to listen to/take part in this event over the teleconference. All those interested in taking advantage of Mr. Weerasiri Heiyanthuduwa’s kind offer are requested to join our usual conference bridge, at 3:00AM EST, Saturday, Oct 11, 2008 (US time) or 12:30PM, Saturday, Oct 11, 2008 (Sri Lanka Time) for a period of about 30 minutes to 1 hour. Depending on your time zone, it may or may not be quite feasible for you to take part in this event. All the same, the information is sent to everyone so that anyone interested will be able to participate and benefit from this event.

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Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 48th Meeting ,October 11, 2008

2008-10-10T06:59:00.000-07:00

Dear friends of Dhamma,

The teleconference on Saturday, October 11, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha from Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, MI, USA.

This Dhamma Discussion will be based on: "Devadhutha Suththa" Majjhima Nikaya, 130th Discourse: "In this discourse, the Buddha explains to the monks about divine messengers according to the Dhamma".

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 47th Meeting (October 4, 2008)

2008-10-03T11:35:00.000-07:00

Dear friends of Dhamma,

The teleconference on Saturday, October 4, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha from Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, MI, USA.

This Dhamma Discussion will be based on: MN 82: "Ratthapala Sutta" - Majjhima Nikaya, 82nd Sutta ["Ratthapala, the son of a wealthy brahmin obtained his parents' permission with great difficulty to become a bhikkhu under the guidance of the Buddha. After twelve years of strenuous endeavour, when he became a full-fledged Arahat, he visited his parents' home. His parents attempted to entice him with wealth and wife, back to household life but to no avail. He taught his parents the law of impermanence, anicca"]

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 46th Meeting (September 27, 2008)

2008-09-24T07:02:00.000-07:00

Dear friends of Dhamma,

The teleconference on Saturday, September 27, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha from Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, MI, USA.

This Dhamma Discussion will be based on: “Cula-kammavibhanga Sutta” — The Shorter Exposition of Kamma Majjhima Nikaya 135th Sutta. “Why do some people live a long life, but others die young? Why are some people born poor, but others born rich?” The Lord Buddha explains how kamma accounts for a person's fortune or misfortune.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 45th Meeting (September 20, 2008)

2008-09-16T11:58:00.000-07:00

Dear friends of Dhamma,

The teleconference on Saturday, September 20, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha from Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, MI, USA.

This Dhamma Discussion will be based on "Apannaka Sutta". (found in Majjhima Nikaya, 60th Sutta)- preached to a gathering of brahmins in Sālā. On informing the Buddha that they had no favorite teacher in whom they had confidence, they were told that they should embrace and fulfill this Doctrine (apannaka-dhamma) on how to navigate skillfully through the maze of wrong views.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 44th Meeting (September 13, 2008)

2008-09-12T17:36:00.000-07:00

Dear friends of Dhamma,

The teleconference on Saturday, September 13, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha from Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, MI, USA.

This Dhamma Discussion will be based on “Vitakkasanthana Sutta — The Relaxation of Thoughts” (found in Majjhima Nikaya, 20th discourse). In this particular discourse, The Buddha offers five practical methods of responding wisely to unskillful thoughts. They are: replacing an unwholesome thought with a wholesome thought; examining the danger of the distracting thought; forgetting the thought; stilling the unwholesome thought formation; crushing mind with mind to forcefully drive away the unwholesome thought.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 43rd Meeting (September 6, 2008)

2008-09-05T09:05:00.000-07:00

Dear friends of Dhamma,

The teleconference on Saturday, September 6, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha from Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, MI, USA.

This Dhamma Discussion will be based on "Anuruddha Sutta" of Anguttara Nikaya ("This Dhamma is for one who is modest, not for one who is self-aggrandizing. This Dhamma is for one who is content, not for one who is discontent. This Dhamma is for one who is reclusive, not for one who is entangled. This Dhamma is for one whose persistence is aroused, not for one who is lazy. This Dhamma is for one whose mindfulness is established, not for one whose mindfulness is confused. This Dhamma is for one whose mind is centered, not for one whose mind is uncentered. This Dhamma is for one endowed with discernment, not for whose discernment is weak.")

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 42nd Meeting (August 30, 2008)

2008-08-29T00:10:00.000-07:00

Dear friends of Dhamma,

The teleconference on Saturday, August 30, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha from Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, MI, USA.

This Dhamma Discussion will be based on "Saccavibhanga Sutta" — Discourse on The Analysis of the Truths {M iii 248} [A detailed elaboration on the Buddha's teaching of the Four Noble Truths given by Ven. Sariputta]

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 41st Meeting (August 23, 2008)

2008-08-22T08:04:00.000-07:00

Dear friends of Dhamma,

The teleconference on Saturday, August 23, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha from Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, MI, USA.

This Dhamma Discussion will be based on "Chankama Sutta" (Beings get together and agree according to the elements. Those with inferior inclinations get together and agree with others of inferior inclinations and those with virtuous inclinations get together and agree with others of virtuous inclinations.)

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 40th Meeting (August 16, 2008)

2008-08-14T16:29:00.000-07:00

Dear friends of Dhamma,

The teleconference on Saturday, August 16, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha from Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, MI, USA.

This Dhamma Discussion will be based on "Chulagosinga" sutta. A sinhala version of this sutta is available at: http://metta.lk/tipitaka/2Sutta-Pitaka/2Majjhima-Nikaya/Majjhima1/031-culagosinga-s.html. Please ensure that you will have the correct Sinhala Fonts available at: http://metta.lk/fonts/index.html installed in order for the document to be viewed properly.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 39th Meeting (Aug 9, 2008)

2008-08-04T19:22:00.000-07:00

Dear friends of Dhamma,

We are pleased to inform you that we will be commencing the Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series for the year 2008/09 on Saturday, August 9, 2008.

The teleconference coming Saturday, August 9, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha from Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, MI, USA.

This Dhamma Discussion will be based on Vyagghapajja (Dighajanu) Sutta — "Conditions of Welfare: the Buddha's instructions for householders on how to preserve and increase wealth and happiness, in both the mundane and spiritual senses".

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Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 38th Meeting (April 26, 2008)

2008-04-26T03:18:00.000-07:00

The teleconference on Saturday, April 26, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted in the form of a Dhamma Deshana by Ven. Koppakande Sumanajothi from Ohio Buddhist Vihara in Cincinnati, OH, USA.

The topic for the Dhamma Deshana will be "Pancha Nivarana (Five Hindrances)".

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 37th Meeting (April 19, 2008)

2008-04-17T22:10:00.000-07:00

The teleconference on Saturday, April 19, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted by a panel, consisting of all participating venerable monks.

The discussion will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha of Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara.

The topic for this meeting will be: "Noble Eightfold Path".

Please do remember that you now need to enter an additional security code of "342662" ("DHAMMA" on the telephone keypad) to join the conference. Further details are as follows:

Participants using Telephones:
1. Dial the conference bridge number as usual (for example: 1-605-475-8800 when dialing from USA or Canada)
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:
1. As usual, dial +9900827048980674 using Skype's Call Phones feature
2. Enter the Security Code ("342662") followed by # on the Skype keypad (using Skype's Call Phones feature) when prompted

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

May you be well, happy and peaceful!

Sisira Amarasinghe
sisira@amarasinghe.com
http://dhammaconference.blogspot.com/
Skype: skamarasinghe
(734)604-9496

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 37th Meeting (April 12, 2008)

2008-04-11T21:53:00.000-07:00

Due to unavoidable circumstances, we very much regret that the Dhamma Conference was not held this week.
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The teleconference on Saturday, April 12, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted by a panel, consisting of all participating venerable monks.

The discussion will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha of Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara.

The topic for this meeting will be: "Noble Eightfold Path".

Please do remember that you now need to enter an additional security code of "342662" ("DHAMMA" on the telephone keypad) to join the conference. Further details are as follows:

Participants using Telephones:
1. Dial the conference bridge number as usual (for example: 1-605-475-8800 when dialing from USA or Canada)
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:
1. As usual, dial +9900827048980674 using Skype's Call Phones feature
2. Enter the Security Code ("342662") followed by # on the Skype keypad (using Skype's Call Phones feature) when prompted

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

May you be well, happy and peaceful!

Sisira Amarasinghe
sisira@amarasinghe.com
http://dhammaconference.blogspot.com/
Skype: skamarasinghe
(734)604-9496

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 36th Meeting (April 05, 2008)

2008-04-04T20:48:00.000-07:00

The teleconference on Saturday, April 05, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted in the form of a Dhamma Deshana by Ven P. Rahula from Windsor Buddhist Vihara.

The topic for the Dhamma Deshana will be "Good advice from Singalovada Sutta for a meaningful life".

The teleconference will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha of Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara.

Please do remember that you now need to enter an additional security code of "342662" ("DHAMMA" on the telephone keypad) to join the conference. Further details are as follows:

Participants using Telephones:
1. Dial the conference bridge number as usual (for example: 1-605-475-8800 when dialing from USA or Canada)
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:
1. As usual, dial +9900827048980674 using Skype's Call Phones feature
2. Enter the Security Code ("342662") followed by # on the Skype keypad (using Skype's Call Phones feature) when prompted

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

May you be well, happy and peaceful!

Sisira Amarasinghe
sisira@amarasinghe.com
http://dhammaconference.blogspot.com/
Skype: skamarasinghe
(734)604-9496

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 35th Meeting (March 29, 2008)

2008-03-28T22:13:00.000-07:00

The teleconference on Saturday, March 29, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted by a panel, consisting of all participating venerable monks.

The discussion will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha of Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara.

The topic for this meeting will be: "Duties and Responsibilities".

Please do remember that you now need to enter an additional security code of "342662" ("DHAMMA" on the telephone keypad) to join the conference. Further details are as follows:

Participants using Telephones:
1. Dial the conference bridge number as usual (for example: 1-605-475-8800 when dialing from USA or Canada)
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:
1. As usual, dial +9900827048980674 using Skype's Call Phones feature
2. Enter the Security Code ("342662") followed by # on the Skype keypad (using Skype's Call Phones feature) when prompted

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

May you be well, happy and peaceful!

Sisira Amarasinghe
sisira@amarasinghe.com
http://dhammaconference.blogspot.com/
Skype: skamarasinghe
(734)604-9496

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 34th Meeting (March 22, 2008)

2008-03-22T02:52:00.000-07:00

The teleconference on Saturday, March 22, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted by a panel, consisting of all participating venerable monks.

The discussion will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha of Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara.

The topic for this meeting will be: "Taking Refuge in the TRIPLE GEM (Continued)".

Please do remember that you now need to enter an additional security code of "342662" ("DHAMMA" on the telephone keypad) to join the conference. Further details are as follows:

Participants using Telephones:
1. Dial the conference bridge number as usual (for example: 1-605-475-8800 when dialing from USA or Canada)
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:
1. As usual, dial +9900827048980674 using Skype's Call Phones feature
2. Enter the Security Code ("342662") followed by # on the Skype keypad (using Skype's Call Phones feature) when prompted

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

May you be well, happy and peaceful!

Sisira Amarasinghe
sisira@amarasinghe.com
http://dhammaconference.blogspot.com/
Skype: skamarasinghe
(734)604-9496

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 33rd Meeting (March 15, 2008)

2008-03-13T12:12:00.000-07:00

The teleconference on Saturday, March 15, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted by a panel, consisting of all participating venerable monks.

The discussion will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha of Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara.

The topic for this meeting will be: "Taking Refuge in the TRIPLE GEM (Continued)".

Please do remember that you now need to enter an additional security code of "342662" ("DHAMMA" on the telephone keypad) to join the conference. Further details are as follows:

Participants using Telephones:
1. Dial the conference bridge number as usual (for example: 1-605-475-8800 when dialing from USA or Canada)
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:
1. As usual, dial +9900827048980674 using Skype's Call Phones feature
2. Enter the Security Code ("342662") followed by # on the Skype keypad (using Skype's Call Phones feature) when prompted

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

May you be well, happy and peaceful!

Sisira Amarasinghe
sisira@amarasinghe.com
http://dhammaconference.blogspot.com/
Skype: skamarasinghe
(734)604-9496

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 32nd Meeting (March 8, 2008)

2008-03-06T19:53:00.000-08:00

The teleconference on Saturday, March 8, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted by a panel, consisting of all participating venerable monks.

The discussion will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha of Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara.

The topic for this meeting will be: "Taking Refuge in the TRIPLE GEM".

Please do remember that you now need to enter an additional security code of "342662" ("DHAMMA" on the telephone keypad) to join the conference. Further details are as follows:

Participants using Telephones:
1. Dial the conference bridge number as usual (for example: 1-605-475-8800 when dialing from USA or Canada)
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:
1. As usual, dial +9900827048980674 using Skype's Call Phones feature
2. Enter the Security Code ("342662") followed by # on the Skype keypad (using Skype's Call Phones feature) when prompted

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

May you be well, happy and peaceful!

Sisira Amarasinghe
sisira@amarasinghe.com
http://dhammaconference.blogspot.com/
Skype: skamarasinghe
(734)604-9496

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 31st Meeting (March 1, 2008)

2008-02-29T23:46:00.000-08:00

The teleconference on Saturday, March 1, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted by a panel, consisting of all participating venerable monks.

The discussion will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha of Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara.

The topic for this meeting will be: "Magga-Phala (Continued) and Arhatship".

Please do remember that you now need to enter an additional security code of "342662" ("DHAMMA" on the telephone keypad) to join the conference. Further details are as follows:

Participants using Telephones:
1. Dial the conference bridge number as usual (for example: 1-605-475-8800 when dialing from USA or Canada)
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:
1. As usual, dial +9900827048980674 using Skype's Call Phones feature
2. Enter the Security Code ("342662") followed by # on the Skype keypad (using Skype's Call Phones feature) when prompted

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

May you be well, happy and peaceful!

Sisira Amarasinghe
sisira@amarasinghe.com
http://dhammaconference.blogspot.com/
Skype: skamarasinghe
(734)604-9496

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 30th Meeting (February 23, 2008)

2008-02-21T22:48:00.000-08:00

The teleconference on Saturday, February 23, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted by a panel, consisting of all participating venerable monks.

The discussion will be moderated and led by Ven. P. Sathindriya Thero of Triple Gem of the North Buddhist Organization in Minnesota.

The topic for this meeting will be: "Path and Fruit (Magga-Phala)".

Please do remember that with effect from Saturday, February 23 2008, you will need to enter an additional security code of "342662" ("DHAMMA" on the Telephone/Skype keypad) to join the conference. Further details are as follows:

Participants using Telephones:
1. Dial the conference bridge number as usual (for example: 1-605-475-8800 when dialing from USA or Canada)
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:
1. As usual, dial +9900827048980674 using Skype's Call Phones feature
2. Enter the Security Code ("342662" or "DHAMMA") followed by # on the Skype keypad (using Skype's Call Phones feature) when prompted

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

May you be well, happy and peaceful!

Sisira Amarasinghe
sisira@amarasinghe.com
http://dhammaconference.blogspot.com/
Skype: skamarasinghe
(734)604-9496

Global Sinhala Dhamma Conference: New Security Code

2008-02-19T19:42:00.000-08:00

Dear Participants of the Global Sinhala Dhamma Conference:

With effect from Saturday, February 23 2008, you will need to enter an additional security code of "342662" ("DHAMMA" on the Telephone/Skype keypad) to join the conference. Further details are as follows:

Participants using Telephones:
1. Dial the conference bridge number as usual (for example: 1-605-475-8800 when dialing from USA or Canada)
2. Enter the Conference Room Number ("8980674") followed by # when prompted
3. Enter the Security Code ("342662" or "DHAMMA") followed by # on the telephone keypad when prompted

Participants using Skype:
1. As usual, dial +9900827048980674 using Skype's Call Phones feature
2. Enter the Security Code ("342662" or "DHAMMA") followed by # on the Skype keypad (using Skype's Call Phones feature) when prompted

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

May you be well, happy and peaceful!

Sisira Amarasinghe
sisira@amarasinghe.com
http://dhammaconference.blogspot.com/
Skype: skamarasinghe
(734)604-9496

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 29th Meeting (February 16, 2008)

2008-02-15T16:37:00.000-08:00

The teleconference on Saturday, February 16, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted by a panel, consisting of all participating venerable monks.

The discussion will be moderated and led by Ven. P. Sathindriya Thero of Triple Gem of the North Buddhist Organization in Minnesota.

The topic for this meeting will be: "Wise Attention (Yonisomanasikara) and Unwise Attention (Ayonisomanasikara)".

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 28th Meeting (February 9, 2008)

2008-02-07T20:15:00.000-08:00

The teleconference on Saturday, February 9, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted by a panel, consisting of all participating venerable monks.

The discussion will be moderated and led by Ven. P. Sathindriya Thero of Triple Gem of the North Buddhist Organization in Minnesota.

The topic for this meeting will be: "Meditation for Daily Living".

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 27th Meeting (February 2, 2008)

2008-02-01T20:56:00.000-08:00

The teleconference on Saturday, February 2, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted by a panel, consisting of all participating venerable monks.

The discussion will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha Thero of Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, Michigan, USA.

The topic for this meeting will be: "Buddhism: Rites and Rituals".

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 26th Meeting (January 26, 2008)

2008-01-24T17:17:00.000-08:00

The teleconference on Saturday, January 26, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted in the form of a Dhamma Deshana.

Ven. K. Bodhidhamma Thero (from Mahamevnawa Bhavana Asapuwa, Toronto, Canada) will deliver the 2nd part of his Dhamma Deshana on "Patichcha Samuppada". As usual, Dhamma Deshana will be followed by a Dhamma Discussion on the same topic.

The teleconference will be moderated and led by Ven. D. Indarathana Thero, an affiliate of Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, Michigan, USA.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 25th Meeting (January 19, 2008)

2008-01-15T10:02:00.000-08:00

The teleconference on Saturday, January 19, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted in the form of a Dhamma Deshana on "Patichcha Samuppada" by a Ven. K. Bodhidhamma Thero from Mahamevnawa Bhavana Asapuwa, Toronto, Canada, followed by a Dhamma Discussion on the same topic.

The teleconference will be moderated and led by Ven. D. Indarathana Thero, an affiliate of Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, Michigan, USA.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 24th Meeting (January 12, 2008)

2008-01-10T19:36:00.000-08:00

The teleconference on Saturday, January 12, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted by a panel, consisting of all participating venerable monks.

The discussion will be moderated and led by Ven. D. Indarathana, an affiliate of Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, Michigan, USA.

The topic for this meeting will be: "Apadana Sobhini Panna", which means: Wisdom Beautifies Character.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 23rd Meeting (January 5, 2008)

2008-01-04T09:00:00.000-08:00

The teleconference on Saturday, January 5, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted by a panel, consisting of all participating venerable monks.

The discussion will be moderated and led by Ven. D. Indarathana, an affiliate of Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, Michigan, USA.

The topic for this meeting will be: "Gender Indifference in Buddhist Practice".

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 22nd Meeting (December 29, 2007)

2007-12-27T12:06:00.000-08:00

The teleconference on Saturday, December 29, 2007, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted by a panel, consisting of all participating venerable monks.

The discussion will be moderated and led by Ven. D. Indarathana, an affiliate of Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, Michigan, USA.

The topic for this meeting will be: "Buddhist Perspective On How To Manage Emotions".

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 21st Meeting (December 22, 2007)

2007-12-21T18:07:00.000-08:00

The teleconference on Saturday, December 22, 2007, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted by a panel, consisting of all participating venerable monks.

The discussion will be moderated and led by Ven. D. Indarathana, an affiliate of Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, Michigan, USA.

The topic for this meeting will be: "Dullabancha Manussattam", which means: "Rare is Birth as a Human Being".

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 20th Meeting (December 15, 2007)

2007-12-11T19:34:00.000-08:00

The teleconference on Saturday, December 15, 2007, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted by a panel, consisting of all participating venerable monks.

The discussion will be moderated and led by Ven. D. Indarathana of Hilda Jayawardanaramaya, Ottawa, Canada (An Affiliate of Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, Michigan, USA).

The topic for this meeting will be: "Dhammo Have Rakkathi Dhammachari", which means: "One who observes dhamma will be protected by dhamma".