Good morning !

May today be a peaceful day in the world , inside and outside.

"The gods of the Thirty-three rejoice, their leader too,
Praising the Tathagata, and Dhamma's truth,
Seeing new-come devas, fair and glorious
Who've lived the holy life, now well reborn.
Outshining all the rest in fame and splendor,
The mighty Sage's pupils singled out.
Seeing this the Thirty-three rejoice, their leader too,
Praising the Tathagata, and Dhamma's truths." (DN 18.13)

The divine beings in the heaven reported to the Buddha that the new gods in the heavens outshone others in glory and authority due to their previous holy life as human.

u finished reading the tripitaka? motherofgod.jpg

how long did that take you? if it's in english version, which version?

This post has been edited by hotjake: Feb 24 2012, 09:32 AM

I heard full England translation Pali Text Society costs about RM1000 ++

Maybe I would get one.

hi everyone. Long time no post here already. How's everything? Hope you all well and happy.

This post has been edited by soul2soul: Mar 24 2012, 08:46 AM

Good morning everyone.

Just to share with you all what the Buddha discovered during the night of his enlightenment.


The Buddha recollected and remembered his past births, through many uncountable Aeons


The Buddha saw, through his purified divine eye on how beings having passed away from one state, arose in another state according to his karma.



The Buddha attained the succession maturity of insight into nature of existence, and towards the end he realized the 4 noble truths.


His utterance upon the attainment of Nibbana.

Delivered am I
Rebirth is ended
Fulfilled the Holy Life
Done what was to be done
There is no more of this state again.

This post has been edited by soul2soul: Apr 13 2012, 09:18 AM

greeting my fellow brothers...

Good morning!

Friday already. I rike.

yeah, kinda lazy since tomorrow already weekend

i got a problem ...

errmmmm , you know the small tiny yellow box that recites something , battery operating thingy ...

i dunno why and cannot explain , when i hear for quite some time , my heart like not peaceful , it's like very annoying and i cant listen any longer ...

any particular reason ?

Not everyone has same affinity to objects/concepts that will calm his mind. We all have different temperaments, and things that work for some people might not work for other.

Is that the chant they use for dead people one? I remember my late grandmother passed away they got put this thing near her head...

errrrrr , no idea , but it's like "naaa moooooreeeee oooooo liiiiii"

something like that , i cant take the chant , my heart will feel very disturbed and not at peace at all ... perhaps i cant take it ?

Maybe you are type of person that don't really like noise and prefers quiet environment? If that is the case, you may want to look at other objects to attain calm.

Buddha taught 40 of them

Metta (loving-kindess) is universal. Everyone can do one.

This post has been edited by soul2soul: Apr 13 2012, 09:47 AM

yeah maybe you are right , i dont like loud environment , sitting by the river serves me best ... love every moment of it ...

thanks bro ...

Sabbath precepts (uposatha Sila)

1. Panatipata veramanisikkhapadam samadiyami
I undertake to observe well the precept of abstaining from killing any living being

2. Adinnadana veramanisikkhapadam samadiyami
I undertake to observe well the precept of abstaining from stealing others' properties

3. Abrahma-cariya veramanisikkhapada samadiyami
I undertake to observe well the precept of abstaining from the ignoble practice of sexual intercourse

4. Musavada veramanisikkhapadam samadiyami
I undertake to observe well the precept of abstaining from telling lies, slandering, speaking harshly and talking vainly

5. Suramerayamajja-pamadatthana veramanisikkhapadam samadiyami
I undertake to observe well the precept of abstaining from consuming intoxicating drinks and drugs

6. Vikalabhojana veramanisikkhapada samadiyami
I undertake to observe well the precept of abstaining from taking food after midday till dawn then next day

7. Nacca gita vadita visuka dassana malagandha vilepana dharana mandana vibusanatthana veramanisikkhapadam samadiyami
I undertake to observe well the precept of abstaining from playing musical instruments, which are obstacles to the Noble Practice, and also abstaining from wearing flowers, using perfumes and beautifying with any cosmetics

8. Uccasayana mahasayana veramanisikkhapadam samadiyami
I undertake to observe well the precept of abstaining from staying on any high or luxurious seat or bed.

* 9. (for observing Navangasila) yathabalam mettasahagatena cetasa sabbavantam lokam phrittva viharami
I shall permeate all living beings with loving-kindness to the best of my ability.

This post has been edited by soul2soul: Apr 13 2012, 04:28 PM

Hi There,

Am a buddhist but did not know that this forum exist in Lowyat. LOL.

Any way, Saddu Saddu saddu to you brother for keeping this forum active and sharing.

Will be visiting Sri lanka next month, any suggestion as to buddhist places places to visit ? Plan to go to Anuradhadura and Polonnaruwa which are recommended by the Sri lanka tourism.

Anu suggestion would be welcome.

Metta

Sunshine

lulz... i use that when some1 troll my phone,.. call up, dunno who's that, tok those gay things, ignoring my question, calling back after hang up... i get my mums chanting box and put on the phone speaker and didn't hang up,... after few minute he never call liao....

A friend of mine went there, he said it is a very nice place. Tranquil and rustic. He visited the shrine of the relics of the Buddha, not sure where though.

Take pictures and post it here!

Wow have fun!! please post your pics here thanks.

lol hi everyone, I didn't know such thread exist... I practice buddhism, the calm & peaceful, leading harmony life




Oh my family and I have that.. put it on 24/7 no problem...

I'm not sure if I should say this.. but when someone feel uneasy after hearing those means... your past life karma or whatever they call it... "past enemy" come and disturb/interfere when you get too close to Buddha...
These "evil" stuff will influence your mind... It will depends how determine you are... I'm not qualified to tell you the exact scenario... maybe you should ask those high level monk..

When Buddha meditate under tree.. "something came interfere" him too.. trying to distract him