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If you could not attend the Māgha Pūjā Ceremony online by Ven. Ajahn Anan, you can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZVNAe8Nwso 1. Evening Chanting led by the Sangha (Pali - Thai - English) 2. EN Dhamma talk (video) given by Venerable Ajahn Anan (English translation by Ven. Varadhammo Ajahn Larry) 3. Recitation of verses for offering candles, flowers, and incense (Pali - Thai - English) 4. The Sangha will circumambulate the Uposatha Hall three times. The laity at home may hold flowers, with hands in añjali, and recite "Itipi So" or sit quietly and recollect the qualities of the Buddha. After the Sangha place their flower offerings, the laity may do the same. 5. Blessing given by the Sangha (Pali - Thai - English)

You are invited to join Māgha Pūjā Ceremony online by Ven. Ajahn Anan. Date: Saturday, 24 Feb 2024 Time: 7.00 pm onwards (Thai time GMT+7) Māgha Pūjā commemorates the spontaneous gathering of 1,250 arahants to hear the Buddha give the Ovāda-Pātimoka at Veluvana in Rajgir, India. The Four Miracles (or factors) that occurred: 1. It was a full moon on the fifteenth day in the third lunar month (Māgha). 2. 1,250 monks came together to pay respect to the Buddha without an appointment. 3. All of the monks who came were fully enlightened. 4. All the monks had been ordained by the Buddha. At this gathering, the Buddha gave the Ovāda-Pātimoka which outlined the core principles of Buddhism. To avoid that which is evil. To cultivate that which is wholesome. To purify the mind. Join Live Here

The Hope of the World – Ven. Pomnyun Sunim Marks the 30th Anniversary of the Sujata Academy Project in India The academy is named after Sujata, the young woman who is said to have nourished the ailing and emaciated Siddhartha Gautama with a bowl of milk-rice, thus ending his six years of extreme asceticism. JTS India began its work in Dungeshwari, some 12 kilometers northeast of the Buddhist pilgrimage hub of Bodh Gaya, in the early 1990s, This region is surrounded by the Pragbodhi Hills where the historical Buddha, Shakyamuni, is said to have spent six years in a cave as an ascetic. The people of Dongheswari are primarily Dalits, who face systemic social and economic exclusion as a result of the conservative Hindu social hierarchy. JTS aims to help them to mobilize their own capabilities and resources to create a more prosperous and sustainable future. Read Full Report Here

Dhamek Stupa at Sarnath,Varanasi, UP - 1880's This is the site where the Shakyamuni Gautama Buddha met his 5 disciples and gave his first teaching after enlightenment, the turning of the dharma chakra, the wheel of law or reality. Meaning, it’s the place where Buddhism began!

The Chapter with Kassapa "But, Kassapa, what are your reasons for living in the wilderness for so long, for extolling it, and for maintaining strong determination?" "Lord, I see two compelling reasons. First, I find a serene dwelling place in the present, and second, I have concern for future generations. I hope they might take our example, saying,

'It appears that the disciples of the Awakened One and those who followed him lived in the wilderness for extended periods, and they praised the wilderness life. They were almsgoers and spoke highly of almsgiving. They wore cast-off rags and celebrated the practice. They used only one set of the triple robe and lauded this simplicity. They were humble and encouraged humility. They were content and promoted contentment. They lived in solitude and valued seclusion. They remained unattached and taught the benefits of detachment. They maintained their determination and encouraged others to do the same.'"

— Jinna Sutta: Old (SN 16.5)

Keanu Reeves explains why do we take refuge in the Triple Jewels (Buddha, Dharma, Sangha). Watch Full Video Here: https://youtu.be/226w04QMPzQ?si=rDg16gVkOXvQ_VvE

There is also a story in Jayamangala Gatha of Ven. Maha Moggallāna transforming himself into a dragon to tame the Naga Nandopananda. "I am Moggallāna the dragon tamer! I defeated the Naga King Nandopananda in psychic combat— you think your tricks can topple me?" Only the Venerable Moggallana got the permission when he requested the Buddha. He then turned himself into a dragon, with a body much larger than that of the dragon-king, and coiling himself round the dragon-king’s body, began to crush him down. By this and other means he tamed the dragon-king and taught him a good lesson. He then brought him to the Blessed One and made him take refuge in the triple gem.

Dragons in Buddhism Nagas are snake-like creatures that appear in the Pali Canon. They are sometimes identified as dragons. In ancient Indian art, nagas are depicted as human from the waist up and snakes from the waist down. They also sometimes appear as giant cobras. In the Pali Canon, nagas are treated more sympathetically, but they remain eternally at war with garudas, except for a brief truce negotiated by the Buddha. In time, nagas came to be depicted as guardians of Mount Meru and also of the Buddha. Nagas play an important role in Mahayana mythology as protectors of the sutras. In the 6th century, Chan (Zen) emerged in China as a distinctive school of Buddhism. Chan was nurtured in Chinese culture, and dragons make frequent appearances in Chan literature. The dragon plays many roles—as a symbol of enlightenment and also as a symbol for ourselves. For example, "meeting the dragon in the cave" is a metaphor for confronting one's own deepest fears and obstacles.

Get ready to delve into the profound teachings of Abhidhamma in English, an 8-week journey into Abhidhamma by Bhikkhuni Sakya Dhammadinnā in collaboration with Dhamma USA. This insightful lecture series spans eight lessons, offering an in-depth exploration of the profound teachings of Abhidhamma and providing a comprehensive understanding of Buddhist philosophy. 📅 Schedule: Every Sunday at 6:00 PM PST / 7:30 AM IST (Monday) 🔗 Join Live on YouTube: Watch Session One Here: https://www.youtube.com/live/auMeQjJCzIA?si=d3JbudOmwaLyv7YP For more info visit: https://www.dhammausa.org/buddhism/abhidhamma-for-beginners-bhikkhuni-sakya-dhammadinna-session-1/

Happy Lunar Year. It’s the year of the dragon, and is also Losar, Tibetan New Year 2151, the year of the Wood Dragon 🐉 May the new year brings happiness and harmony in everyone’s life. May the Triple Jewels protect all beings.

A New Bhikkhuni Monastery in Italy. Empty Cloud Italia, is trying to secure 135 acres of land for the ordination and training of women in Italy. In the past years many women have approached Ayyā Somā expressing the wish to ordain, and lamenting the lack of opportunities for women to dedicate their lives to the Dhamma. This will be the first forest monastery of its kind in Italy, and one of the very few in Europe. The hope is to provide a minimalistic and secluded forest environment where monastics can deepen their practice with minimal duties and requirements, while also being outside a town where Ayya Soma's mother can happily relocate to for assisted care near family. Any efforts to share, support, or uplift this project would be deeply appreciated! Support Here

I am a king. I am the Supreme Dhamma King. The Dhamma Wheel that I turn cannot be turned back by anyone in the world. [The Blessed One:] I realized everything that should be realized. I developed everything that should be developed. I eliminated everything that should be eliminated. Therefore, dear Brāhmin, I am the Buddha. I am the Supreme Buddha. It is truly difficult to often have the appearance of such a rare being in the world. Dear Brāhmin, I am an unsurpassed Dhamma surgeon. I have attained the most supreme state. I am unbeatable. I defeated the army of Māra. Having overcome all enemy powers, I live happily seeing no fear from any direction. [Brāhmin Sela:] Dear pupils, listen to these beautiful words of the Great Sage, the one with the eyes of Dhamma. He is a superb surgeon who removes the darts of defilements from the hearts of living beings. He’s a great hero. He is like a lion king roaring in the forest. The Verses of Arahant Sela - TheragāthāThag 16.6

Footsteps of the Buddha – Ven. Pomnyun Sunim Leads 500 Practitioners on the 33rd Jungto Pilgrimage across India and Nepal The 500-plus Korean Buddhist pilgrims who recently returned from India were accompanied nine practitioners from Italy, Japan, Thailand, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Vietnam—some of whom are members of the the International Network of Engaged Buddhists (INEB), including two bhikkhunis from Thailand. Pilgrims are expected to adopt the mindset of the an itinerant monastic, receiving temporary ordination during the pilgrimage, pledging to strictly observe five precepts. Each day begins at around 4 a.m. or earlier, with a full schedule each day, bookended by formal Buddhist ceremonial practices. The pilgrims eat two meals a day, sleep in shared accommodation in Buddhist monasteries, or snatch much-needed naps on the fleet of 14 buses that enabled the 500 pilgrims and 50 support volunteers to cover 2,000 kilometers to visit 14 sacred Buddhist sites in India and Nepal. Read More

https://youtu.be/jufSmmFcnrY?si=ylsxEn_UZbk2zR6K First Episode is available on Youtube. You can watch it here. It’s in Hindi and English.

https://youtu.be/Sp2DWzPS3z0?si=T-ebZggCp0rXs0SO Secrets of Buddha Relics - a Documentary by Neeraj Pandey ft. Manoj Bajpayee