Khaggavisana sutta Part 11
Because sensual pleasures, elegant, honeyed, & charming, bewitch the mind with their manifold forms — seeing this drawback in sensual strands — wander alone like a rhinoceros. “KHAGGAVISANA SUTTA: A RHINOCEROS” (SN 1.3), TRANSLATED FROM THE PALI BY THANISSARO BHIKKHU. ACCESS TO INSIGHT (BCBS EDITION), 30 NOVEMBER 2013, HTTP://WWW.ACCESSTOINSIGHT.ORG/TIPITAKA/KN/SNP/SNP.1.03.THAN.HTML . “Calamity, tumor, misfortune, disease, an arrow, a danger … Read more Khaggavisana sutta Part 11
Modern Buddhism
When I read about the earlier teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha, it impresses me with its “modern” messages. Therefore, if we need a modern type of Buddhism, we just need to look at teachings from Buddha’s earliest sermons. Foremost, Buddha taught his followers to do away with the trappings of religion. Buddha advised us to stop … Read more Modern Buddhism
Khaggavisana sutta Part 10
We praise companionship — yes! Those on a par, or better, should be chosen as friends. If they’re not to be found, living faultlessly, wander alone like a rhinoceros. “KHAGGAVISANA SUTTA: A RHINOCEROS” (SN 1.3), TRANSLATED FROM THE PALI BY THANISSARO BHIKKHU. ACCESS TO INSIGHT (BCBS EDITION), 30 NOVEMBER 2013, HTTP://WWW.ACCESSTOINSIGHT.ORG/TIPITAKA/KN/SNP/SNP.1.03.THAN.HTML . Seeing radiant bracelets of gold, well-made … Read more Khaggavisana sutta Part 10
Khaggavisana sutta Part 9
Cutting off the householder’s marks, like a kovilara tree that has shed its leaves, the prudent one, cutting all household ties, wander alone like a rhinoceros. If you gain a mature companion, a fellow traveler, right-living & wise, overcoming all dangers go with him, gratified, mindful. If you don’t gain a mature companion, a fellow … Read more Khaggavisana sutta Part 9
May all be well and happy
Wishing everyone good health and be safe from the harm of all illnesses. May all be well and happy was a verse I learnt from loving kindness meditation. It is an expression of goodwill towards ourselves and others. A heartfelt wish that suffering no longer exist and all sentient beings experience happiness. At the basic … Read more May all be well and happy
