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Burma Dhamma: May 2015
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Saturday, 23 May 2015. Chan Myay Myaing Forest Monastery Metta Retreat in Winter 2016. Chan Myay Myaing Monastery will hold its second annual Metta Retreat, as detailed in this flyer. In their own words:. The practice of loving-kindness (mettā bhāvana) aims at the cultivation of a loving, benevolent attitude towards all living beings. Since the time of the Buddha, this form of meditation has been used as a practice in itself, and as a support for the development and deepening of insight. Shwe Lan Ga Lay.
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Burma Dhamma: July 2015
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Thursday, 23 July 2015. The Mahasi nunnery in Kalaw. As a penny is worth more than an anna, it reflects the deep wellspring of dāna famous amongst Shan Buddhists. Shan Buddhism has unique cultural, linguistic and architectural components that distinguish it in some ways from Buddhism found in other parts of Myanmar. Shwe Lan Ga Lay's. Upcoming Shan State chapter describes these features in more detail, so that the foreign yogi can better appreciate the unique Buddhist practice to be found in the region.
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Burma Dhamma: Thae Inn Gu Sayadaw and Meditation Monastery
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Monday, 10 August 2015. Thae Inn Gu Sayadaw and Meditation Monastery. Born in March 1913, U Aung Tun married young and had three daughters. His first wife died, and subsequent two wives left the marriage to become nuns. U Aung Tun’s first profound awakening occurred upon reading Sun Lun Sayadaw’s biography. Like him, this highly revered monk had little educational background, and yet achieved the greatest spiritual heights— prompting U Aung Tun to wonder, “why not I? Shwe Lan Ga Lay. Thae Inn Gu Sayadaw.
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Burma Dhamma: November 2014
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Sunday, 30 November 2014. The Fires of Lust are the Fiercest of Fires". The following is a quotation by the great Italian. Who spent many years as a monk in Burma. After meeting Webu Sayadaw. He took a vow never again to lie down, which he upheld for the remaining decades of his life. He was also close to such 20th century luminaries as Ajahn Pannavadho. BR Ambedkar, among others. His dreams of returning to Italy prior to World War II. Shwe Lan Ga Lay. Thursday, 27 November 2014. Shwe Lan Ga Lay. The sit...
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Burma Dhamma: June 2015
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Tuesday, 23 June 2015. Dāna in Burmese Society. This short feature looks at the quality of dāna, or donation/generosity. It examines how a country such as Burma could be one of the most generous countries in the world despite extreme poverty and political oppression, discusses the role of dāna with the Buddha's teachings, and shares the advantages of a life lived with dāna as a consistent practice in one's spiritual development. Shwe Lan Ga Lay. Sunday, 21 June 2015. A Living Memory of Saya Thet Gyi.
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Burma Dhamma: Shan Buddhism
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Thursday, 23 July 2015. The Mahasi nunnery in Kalaw. As a penny is worth more than an anna, it reflects the deep wellspring of dāna famous amongst Shan Buddhists. Shan Buddhism has unique cultural, linguistic and architectural components that distinguish it in some ways from Buddhism found in other parts of Myanmar. Shwe Lan Ga Lay's. Upcoming Shan State chapter describes these features in more detail, so that the foreign yogi can better appreciate the unique Buddhist practice to be found in the region.
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Burma Dhamma: Dry the Paddy While the Sun is Shining!
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Wednesday, 12 August 2015. Dry the Paddy While the Sun is Shining! Ne pu done, saba hlan. 4145;နပူတုန္း စပါးလွန္း) means “Dry the paddy while the sun is shining! Sun Lun Sayadaw explained that just as people had lost their chances to become liberated during previous Buddha Sasanas, one should not waste the opportunities in the present Sasana. A similar proverb is Ne win hma, saba hlan. Shwe Lan Ga Lay. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). To download the free meditator's guide book The Golden Path Part 1.
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Burma Dhamma: Burmese Buddhism: Vast, Brutal, Gentle, and Sticky
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Thursday, 19 February 2015. Burmese Buddhism: Vast, Brutal, Gentle, and Sticky. The book is called Shwe Lan Ga Lay. With dozens of artists donating original pieces, both professional and amateur photographers contributing photographs, and professional designers working to create a dynamic layout, it promises to pack a strong visual punch to match the hefty written portion. When Shwe Lan. Will highlight this diversity of options opening dharma doors both within and beyond the formal practice of meditation.
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Burma Dhamma: December 2014
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Wednesday, 31 December 2014. The Third Set of Robes. Very advanced monks are known to develop exceptionally powerful minds capable of feats far beyond that of ordinary putthujana. This is the theme that underlies this story, which was shared by Bhikkhu Agga:. 8221; And the monk replied “Sir, I did not think it would be good for you to withdraw the third set of robes.”. Shwe Lan Ga Lay. Tuesday, 30 December 2014. 10 Reasons You Should go to Burma". On his blog " The Broke Backpacker. His # 3 Reason. Shwe ...
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