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SD 40a (part 1 of 2): Levels of learning 1 [<\/strong>2013a,\u00a0ISBN <\/strong>978-981-07-5667-3<\/strong>]<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

We are body-mind processes shaped by feelings and liberated by <\/span>wisdom<\/span><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n

SD No.<\/strong><\/td>\nSutta or Chapter Title<\/strong><\/td>\nSutta reference<\/strong><\/td>\nTheme<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40a.0<\/span><\/td>\nContents & TMC activities<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40a.1<\/span><\/td>\nThe Notion of Ditthi<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nEssay<\/span><\/td>\nThe nature of doubt, views and right view in early Buddhism.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40a.2<\/span><\/td>\nAssalayana Sutta<\/a>\u00a0[Discourse to Assalayana]<\/span><\/td>\nM 93<\/span><\/td>\nPurity is not on account of birth or rebirth.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40a.3<\/span><\/td>\nYavakalapi Sutta<\/a><\/span> [Discourse on the Sheaf of Barley]<\/span><\/span><\/td>\nS 35.207 [S B: 35.248]<\/span><\/td>\nHow our senses affect our thinking.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40a.4<\/span><\/td>\nLevels of learning<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nEssay<\/span><\/td>\nOn the nature and progress of spiritual maturation.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40a.5<\/span><\/td>\nCula Hatthipadopama Sutta<\/a> [<\/span>Discourse on\u00a0the Elephant’s Hoofprint Parable]<\/span><\/span><\/td>\nM 27<\/span><\/td>\nThe training for true discipleship<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40a.6<\/span><\/td>\nPasadika Sutta<\/a> [Discourse on the Delightful]<\/span><\/span><\/td>\nD 29<\/span><\/td>\nThe conditions for failure and for success in a religion.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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SD 40a (part 2 of 2): Levels of learning 2 [2013b, ISBN 978-981-07-6628-3<\/span>]<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

We are body-mind processes shaped by feelings and liberated by wisdom<\/span> <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n

SD No.<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nSutta or Chapter Title<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nSutta reference<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nTheme<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40a2.0<\/span><\/td>\nContents & TMC activities<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40a.7<\/span><\/td>\nNigantha Nataputta Sutta<\/a> [Discourse to Nirgrantha Nataputta]<\/span><\/span><\/td>\nS 41.8<\/span><\/td>\nCitta Gahapati does not go by faith and confounds Nataputta.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40a.8<\/span><\/td>\nEmotional independence<\/a>: awakening begins with seeing the truth within<\/span><\/td>\nEssay<\/span><\/td>\nA study of the 3 lower mental fetters.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40a.9<\/span><\/td>\nCula Vedalla Sutta<\/a>\u00a0[Discourse on the Shorter Catechism]<\/span><\/td>\nM 44<\/span><\/td>\nThe nature of the awakened mind.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40a.10<\/span><\/td>\nUnanswered questions:<\/a> a study of the undetermined or indeterminable theses<\/span><\/span><\/td>\nEssay<\/span><\/td>\nAsking the right questions, that’s the answer.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40a.11<\/span><\/td>\nAvyakata Sutta<\/a>\u00a0[Discourse on the Undetermined]<\/span><\/td>\nA 7.5<\/span><\/td>\nThe true seeker is unconcerned with the afterlife.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40a.12<\/span><\/td>\nPancattaya Sutta<\/a>\u00a0[Discourse on the Five and the Three]\u00a0<\/span>or Pancayatana Sutta<\/strong> [Discourse on the Five Bases]<\/span><\/span><\/td>\nM 102<\/span><\/td>\nSpeculations about the past, the future and nirvana.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40a.13<\/span><\/td>\n(Ananda) Subha Sutta<\/a> [Discourse to Subha (by Ananda)]<\/span><\/span><\/td>\nD 10<\/span><\/td>\nThe 3 trainings.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40a.14<\/span><\/td>\nNana Titthiya Sutta 1<\/a>\u00a0[First Discourse on the Various Sectarians]<\/span><\/td>\nU 6.4<\/span><\/td>\nThe blind men and the elephant.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40a.15<\/span><\/td>\n Vekhanassa Sutta<\/a> [Discourse to Vekhanassa]<\/span><\/td>\nM 80<\/span><\/td>\nRecall of past lives not necessary for spiritual liberation.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40a.16<\/span><\/td>\n(Pancaka) Thera Sutta or (Ahita) Thera Sutta<\/a>\u00a0[Discourse on the Elder (who is unbeneficial)]<\/span><\/span><\/td>\nA 5.88<\/span><\/td>\nEven famous teachers can have wrong views.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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SD 40b: How Buddhism Became <\/strong>Chinese [2008, 3rd rev 2009,\u00a0ISBN 978-981-08-3447-0<\/strong>]<\/span><\/h3>\n

We should not change Buddhism; we should change ourselves<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n

SD No.<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nSutta or Chapter Title<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nSutta reference<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nTheme<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40b.0<\/span><\/td>\nContents & TMC activities<\/a>\u00a0&\u00a0Detailed contents<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40b.1<\/span><\/td>\nBuddhist growth in China<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nEssay<\/span><\/td>\nA reflection on the (Ahita) Thera Sutta (A 5.88).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40b.2<\/span><\/td>\nChinese challenges to Buddhism<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nEssay<\/span><\/td>\nBuddhist interactions with Confucianism and Daosim; and Chinese Mahayana.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40b.3<\/span><\/td>\nCosmic Buddhas and Paradises<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nEssay<\/span><\/td>\nA\u00a0psychological\u00a0analysis of Chinese Buddhism.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40b.4<\/span><\/td>\nThe soul of Chinese Buddhism<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nEssay<\/span><\/td>\nBuddha nature and universal awakening: the rise of Chinese Buddhist humanism.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40b.5<\/span><\/td>\nTransmission outside the scriptures<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nEssay<\/span><\/td>\nThe\u00a0evolution\u00a0of Chan Buddhism as a religion in its own right.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40b.6<\/span><\/td>\nModern insights into Chinese Buddhism<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nEssay<\/span><\/td>\nSome new directions in Chinese Buddhism.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40b.7<\/span><\/td>\nConclusion: Going back to the source<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nEssay<\/span><\/td>\nContemporary developments in Chinese Buddhism.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40b.8<\/span><\/td>\nBibliography<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nEssay<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40b.9<\/span><\/td>\nGlossary of Chinese Terms<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nEssay<\/span><\/td>\nA partial index to the book.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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SD 41: Samatha & Vipassana [2013c,<\/strong> ISBN 978-981-07-7315-1]<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Samatha and vipassana work together like the two wings of a flying bird<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n

SD No.<\/strong><\/td>\nSutta or Chapter Title<\/strong><\/td>\nSutta reference<\/strong><\/td>\nTheme<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
41.0<\/td>\nSD 41 contents<\/a><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
41.1<\/td>\nSamatha and vipassana<\/a><\/td>\nEssay<\/td>\nCalm and insight in mindfulness training and liberation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
41.2<\/td>\nAtthakanagara Sutta<\/a> [Discourse to an Atthakanagara Man]<\/span>= <\/span>Dasama Sutta<\/strong> [Discourse to Dasama]<\/span><\/td>\nM 52= A 11.17<\/span><\/td>\n11 ways to awakening.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
41.3<\/td>\n(Catukka) Samadhi Sutta 3<\/a> [Third Discourse on Samadhi (in terms of calm and insight)]<\/span><\/td>\nA 4.94<\/td>\n4 ways of meditating for awakening.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
41.4<\/td>\n(Duka) Patisallana Sutta<\/a> [Discourse on Solitude]<\/span><\/td>\nIt 45<\/td>\nThe benefits of a balanced practice<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
41.5<\/span><\/td>\n(Yuganaddha) Patipada Sutta<\/a> [Discourse on the (Twin) Path]<\/span><\/td>\nA 4.170<\/span><\/td>\nThe 4 modes of progress in terms of samatha and vipassana<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
41.6<\/td>\n(Dasaka) Cetanakaraniya Sutta<\/a> [(Ten) “Needless of \u00a0Intention” Discourse]<\/span><\/td>\nA 10.2<\/td>\nSpirituality arises naturally with moral virtue.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
41.7<\/td>\nMakkata Sutta<\/a>\u00a0[Discourse on the Monkey]<\/span><\/td>\nS 47.7<\/td>\nThe meditative mind keeps Mara away.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
41.8<\/td>\nCula Assapura Sutta<\/a> [Lesser Discourse at Assapura]<\/span><\/td>\nM 40<\/td>\nTrue recluseship does not depend on external observances.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
41.9<\/span><\/td>\nMaha Salayatanika Sutta<\/a><\/span>\u00a0[Great Sixfold Sense-based Discourse]<\/span><\/td>\nM 149<\/span><\/td>\nComprehending the senses brings awakening<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
41.10<\/td>\nAvarana Nivarana Sutta<\/a> [Discourse on Obstructions and Hindrances] <\/span>or <\/span>Nivaranavarana Sutta<\/strong> [Discourse on\u00a0Hindrances and Obstructions]<\/span><\/td>\nS 46.38<\/td>\nWhat stalls and what expedites our spiritual cultivation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
41.11<\/span><\/td>\nAnuggahita Sutta<\/a> [The Discourse on the Supported]<\/span><\/td>\nA 5.25<\/span><\/td>\nConditions for the arising of right view.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
41.12<\/td>\nSamadhi Samapatti Sutta<\/a> [Discourse on Samadhi Attainment] <\/span>or <\/span>Samadhi Mulaka Samapatti Sutta<\/strong> [Discourse on the Root Attainment in Samadhi]<\/span><\/td>\nS 34.1<\/td>\n4 types of meditators in terms of theory and practice<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
41.13<\/td>\n(Satipatthana) Nivarana Sutta<\/a> [Discourse on the Hindrances (Relating to Satipatthana)]<\/span><\/td>\nA 9.64<\/td>\nThe 5 hindrances are abandoned by the 4 satipatthana.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
41.14<\/span><\/td>\nHimavanta Sutta<\/a> [The Himalaya Discourse]<\/span><\/td>\nA 6.24<\/td>\nMeditative attainment is able to shatter mountains.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
41.15<\/span><\/td>\nSamadhi Bala Sutta<\/a> [Discourse on Strength (in Samadhi)]<\/span><\/td>\nA 6.72<\/span><\/td>\nHow to strengthen our meditation.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
41.16<\/span><\/td>\nVasa Sutta<\/a> [Discourses on Mastery or Discourse on the Obedient Wife] <\/span>or <\/span>Vasa Sutta 1<\/strong>( A 7.38a), or <\/span>Vasa Sutta 2<\/strong> (A 7.38b)<\/span><\/td>\nA 7.38ab<\/span><\/td>\nThe sevenfold mastery in meditation.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
41.17<\/td>\nSamadhi Mulaka Thiti Sutta<\/a> [Discourse on Remaining Rooted in Samadhi]<\/span><\/td>\nS 34.2<\/td>\nWe need to learn to remain for a proper duration in mental stillness.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
41.18<\/td>\nSamadhi Mulaka Vutthana Sutta<\/a> [Discourse on Samadhi-rooted Emerging]<\/span><\/td>\nS 34.3<\/td>\nEmerging from samadhi at the right time is a wholesome skill.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
41.19<\/td>\nSamadhi Mulaka Kallita Sutta<\/a> [Discourse on Samadhi-rooted Fitness]<\/span><\/td>\nS 34.4<\/span><\/td>\nWe need to keep ourselves fit for meditation.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
41.20<\/span><\/td>\nSamadhi Mulaka Arammana Sutta<\/a>[Discourse on the Samadhi-rooted Concentration-subject]<\/span><\/td>\nS 34.5<\/span><\/td>\nThe right concentration-subject brings about samadhi.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
41.21<\/td>\nSamadhi Mulaka Gocara Sutta<\/a> [Discourse on the Samadhi-rotted Resort]<\/span><\/td>\nS 34.6<\/td>\nKnowing the resort for samadhi improves our meditation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
41.22<\/span><\/td>\nSamadhi Mulaka Abhinihara Sutta<\/a> [Discourse on the Samadhi-rooted Resolution]<\/span><\/td>\nS 34.7<\/span><\/td>\nKnowing samadhi and proper personal resolution for samadhi.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
41.23<\/td>\nSamadhi Mulaka Sakkaccakari Sutta<\/a> [Discourse on the Samadhi Rooted Care]<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\nS 34.8<\/td>\nSamadhi practised with care brings it to success.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
41.24<\/span><\/td>\nSamadhi Mulaka Sataccakari Sutta<\/a> [Discourse on the Samadhi-rooted commitment]<\/span><\/td>\nS 34.9<\/span><\/td>\nCommitment to samadhi assures the success of our meditation.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
41.25<\/span><\/td>\nSamadhi Mulaka Sappayakari Sutta<\/a> [Discourse on the Samadhi-rooted Suitability]<\/span><\/td>\nS 34.10<\/span><\/td>\nThe suitability of samadhi guarantees the success of our meditation.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
41.26<\/span><\/td>\nBibliography<\/a><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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SD 42: Impermanence & Diligence <\/strong>\u00a0(2013d) [ISBN 978-981-07-8584-0]<\/h3>\n

Impermanence in our lives means that every moment of effort counts<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n

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42.0<\/span><\/td>\ncontents & courses<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
42.1<\/span><\/td>\nAlabbhaniya Thana Sutt<\/a>a\u00a0[Discourse on the Unattainable States]<\/span><\/td>\nA 5.48<\/span><\/td>\n5 kinds of realities we must all face.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
42.2<\/span><\/td>\nLokadhamma Sutta 1<\/a>\u00a0[First Discourse on the Worldly Conditions]<\/span><\/td>\nA 8.5<\/span><\/td>\n4 pairs of uncertainties in life (in brief).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
42.3<\/span><\/td>\nLokadhamma Sutta 2<\/a> [Second Discourse on the Worldly Conditions]<\/span><\/span><\/td>\nA 8.6<\/span><\/td>\n4 pairs of uncertainties in life (in detailed).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
42.4<\/span><\/td>\nUpatissa Sutta<\/a> [Upatissa Discourse]<\/span><\/td>\nS 21.2<\/span><\/td>\nSariputta’s perception of the Buddha.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
42.5<\/span><\/td>\n(Ananda) Jara Sutta<\/a>\u00a0[(Ananda) Discourse on Decay]<\/span><\/td>\nS 48.41<\/span><\/td>\nEven the Buddha’s body decays physically<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
42.6<\/span><\/td>\nNa Santi Sutta<\/a> [“There are No” Discourse]<\/span><\/span><\/td>\nS 1.34<\/span><\/td>\nSuffering is rooted in lust.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
42.7<\/span><\/td>\nThapati Sutta<\/a> [Chamberlain Discourse]<\/span><\/span><\/td>\nS 55.6<\/span><\/td>\nThe qualities of a streamwinners.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
42.8<\/span><\/td>\nAssaji Sutta<\/a> [Assaji Discourse]<\/span><\/td>\nS 22.88<\/span><\/td>\nWhat if we cannot attain concentration.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
42.9<\/span><\/td>\nArahata Sutta 2<\/a>\u00a0[Second Discourse on the Arhats]<\/span><\/td>\nS 22.77<\/span><\/td>\n3 characteristic and 5 aggregates.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
42.10<\/span><\/td>\n(Anicca) Siha Sutta<\/a> [Lion Discourse on Impermanence]<\/span><\/td>\nS 22.78<\/span><\/td>\nHow to meditate on the 5 aggregates.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
42.11<\/span><\/td>\nDahara Sutta<\/a> [Discourse on the Young]<\/span><\/td>\nS 3.1<\/span><\/td>\nDo not look down upon the young.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
42.12<\/span><\/td>\n(Raja) Jara Marana Sutta<\/a>\u00a0[(Rajah) Discourse on Decay and death]<\/span><\/td>\nS 3.3<\/span><\/td>\nEven the most powerful must die,<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
42.13<\/span><\/td>\nMada Sutta<\/a> [Discourse on Intoxication]<\/span><\/td>\nA 3.39<\/span><\/td>\n3 kinds of intoxication<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
42.14<\/span><\/td>\n(Mallika Kalakata) Kosala Sutta<\/a> [Kosala Sutta (on Mallika’s Death)]<\/span><\/td>\nA 5.49<\/td>\nImpermanence, death and success in life.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
42.15<\/span><\/td>\n(Catukka) Siha Sutta<\/a> [Lion Discourse (the Fours)]<\/span><\/td>\nA 4.33<\/span><\/td>\nEven the gods fear impermanence.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
42.16<\/span><\/td>\n(Dve) Roga Sutta<\/a> [Discourse on (the 2 kinds of) Diseases]<\/span><\/td>\nA 4.157<\/span><\/td>\nWe should be both physically and mentally happy.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
42.17<\/span><\/td>\n(Anicca) Khandha Sutta<\/a> [(Impermanence) Aggregates Discourse]<\/span><\/td>\nS 25.10<\/span><\/td>\nThe impermanence of the 5 aggregates and streamwinning.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
42.18<\/span><\/td>\nNadi Sutta<\/a> [Discourse on the River]<\/span><\/td>\nS 22.93<\/span><\/td>\nGrasping at\u00a0any notion of self only brings us suffering.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
42.19<\/span><\/td>\nSara Sutta<\/a> [Heartwood Discourse]<\/span><\/td>\nS 48.55<\/span><\/td>\nFaculty of wisdom is the state most conducive for awakening.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
42.20<\/span><\/td>\n(Khandha) Dukkha Sutta<\/a> [(Aggregate) Discourse on Suffering]<\/span><\/td>\nS 22.104<\/span><\/td>\n“Basic set” of the 4 truth<\/span>s.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
42.21 42.21(1.2)<\/span><\/td>\n(Khandha) Sakkaya Sutta<\/a> [Discourse on Self-identity] Sakkaya Panha Sutta\u00a0[Discourse on Self-identity Question] <\/span><\/td>\nS 22.105;\u00a0 \u00a0 .<\/span>S 38.15<\/span><\/td>\nThe 4-truths of self-identity.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
42.22<\/span><\/td>\n(Chakka) Appamada Sutta<\/a> [Discourse on Diligence (the Sixes)]<\/span><\/td>\nA\u00a06.53<\/span><\/td>\nDiligence is both beneficial here and hereafter.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
42.23<\/span><\/td>\n(Dasaka) Appamada Sutta<\/a> [Discourse on Heedfulness (the Tens)]<\/span><\/td>\nA\u00a010.15<\/span><\/td>\nDiligence is the foremost of wholesome\u00a0states (in brief).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
42.24<\/span><\/td>\nSaragandha Sutta<\/a>\u00a0[Discourse of Heartwood Fragrance]<\/span><\/td>\nS\u00a045.143<\/span><\/td>\nDiligence is the foremost of wholesome state (detailed).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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SD 43: Healing (2014a) [ISBN 978-981-09-0804-1]<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Healing starts with self-acceptance and grows with unconditional love.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n

SD No.<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nSutta or Chapter Title<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nSutta reference<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nTheme<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
43.0<\/td>\nSD 43 contents & TMC activities<\/a><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
43.1<\/td>\nBuddhism as a method of self-healing<\/a><\/td>\nEssay<\/td>\nAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as a tool for appreciating Buddhism.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
43.2<\/td>\nKisa Gotami<\/a><\/td>\nS 5.3; Thi 64\/213-223; AA 1:377-380; DhA 8.13+20.11<\/td>\nAn early case of a psychological defence of denial.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
43.3<\/td>\nPatacara<\/a><\/td>\nThi 47-50<\/td>\nThe woman who lost all whom she loved by found true \u00a0happiness; and her followers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
43.4<\/td>\n(Majjhima) Jivaka Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nM 55<\/td>\nOn the demerit of killing and meat-eating.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
43.5<\/td>\nParihana Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 10.55<\/td>\nLearning the Dharma for self-mastery.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
43.6<\/td>\nSalha Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 3.66<\/td>\nOn the possibility of overcoming greed, hate and delusion.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
43.7<\/td>\n(Arahatta) Nanda Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nU 22<\/td>\nNanda overcomes sexual lust.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
43.8<\/td>\n(Gahapati) Potaliya Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nM 54<\/td>\nThe true meaning of renunciation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
43.9<\/td>\nKassaka Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 4.19<\/td>\nMara as our senses.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
43.10<\/td>\nPatilina Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 4.38<\/td>\nThe qualities of a true dhyana meditator.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
43.11<\/td>\nGilana Sutta 1<\/a><\/td>\nS 46.14<\/td>\nMaha Kassapa’s illness is overcome through reflecting on the awakening-factors.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
43.12<\/td>\nGilana Sutta 2<\/a><\/td>\nS 46.15<\/td>\nMoggallana’s illness is overcome through reflecting on the awakening-factors.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
43.13<\/td>\nGilana Sutta 3<\/a><\/td>\nS 46.16<\/td>\nThe Buddha’s illness is overcome through reflecting on the awakening-factors.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
43.14<\/td>\nAriyavasa Sutta 1<\/a><\/td>\nA 10.19<\/td>\nThe 10 qualities of an arhat.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
43.15<\/span><\/td>\nAriyavasa Sutta 2<\/a><\/td>\nA 10.20<\/td>\nThe 10 qualities of an arhat defined.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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SD 44: Solitude & Silence (2014b)\u00a0[ISBN 978-981-09-3637-2]<\/span><\/h3>\n

Solitude is an effective way of self-healing and liberation<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n

SD No.<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nSutta or Chapter Title<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nSutta reference<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nTheme<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
44.0<\/span><\/td>\nSD 44 contents & TMC activities<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
44.1<\/span><\/td>\nSilence and the Buddha<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nEssay<\/span><\/td>\nSpiritual liberation, the limits of language, and the Buddha’s wisdom.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
44.2<\/span><\/td>\nPaviveka Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 3.92<\/span><\/td>\nThe nature of true spiritual solitude.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
44.3<\/span><\/td>\nBhaya Bherava Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nM 4<\/span><\/td>\nOvercoming fear during solitary practice.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
44.4<\/span><\/td>\nDhammavihari Sutta 1<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA\u00a05.73<\/span><\/td>\nThe Dharma is experienced with inner calm.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
44.5<\/span><\/td>\nDhammavihari Sutta 2<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 5.74<\/span><\/td>\nThe Dharma’s meaning can only be understood with wisdom.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
44.6<\/span><\/td>\nMigajala Sutta 1<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nS 35.63<\/span><\/td>\nTrue solitude.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
44.7<\/span><\/td>\nMigajala Sutta 2<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nS 35.64<\/span><\/td>\nTrue solitude leading to arhathood.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
44.8<\/span><\/td>\nSona Kolivisa Theragatha<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nTha 632-644<\/span><\/td>\nMental joy of solitude.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
44.9<\/span><\/td>\nIcchanangala Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nS 54.11<\/span><\/td>\nThe Buddha’s noble dwelling.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
44.10<\/span><\/td>\nKula Gharani Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nS 9.8<\/span><\/td>\nThe arhat may be with the world, but is not of the world.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
44.11<\/span><\/td>\nCula Gosinga Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nM 31<\/span><\/td>\nSilence and the joy of spiritual communion.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
44.12<\/span><\/td>\nMaha Gosinga Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nM 32<\/span><\/td>\nThe saints’ views of the ideal monastic.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
44.13<\/span><\/td>\n(Atthaka) Panna Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 8.2<\/span><\/td>\nEight ways conducive to the rising of wisdom.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
44.14<\/span><\/td>\nJivakambavana Sutta 1<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nS\u00a035.160<\/span><\/td>\nHow to meditate effectively.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
44.15<\/span><\/td>\nJivakambavana Sutta 2<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nS 35.161<\/span><\/td>\nThe benefits of mental solitude.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
44.16<\/span><\/td>\nDasaka Uttiya Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 10.95<\/span><\/td>\nHow much of the world is liberated.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
44.17<\/span><\/td>\nDevahita Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nS 7.13<\/span><\/td>\nWhen giving brings great fruit (brief).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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SD 45: Faith & giving (2014c) [ISBN 978-981-09-4801-6]<\/span><\/h3>\n

True giving is rooted in joy and flowers in appreciating others.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n

SD No.<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nSutta or Chapter Title<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nSutta reference<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nTheme & YouTube links<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
45.0<\/span><\/td>\nSD 45 contents & TMC activities<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
45.1<\/span><\/td>\n(Saddha) Subhuti Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 11.15<\/span><\/td>\nThe 11 qualities and harvests of faith.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
45.2<\/span><\/td>\n(Pancaka Danaphala) Siha Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 5.34<\/span><\/td>\nThe fruits of giving visible in this life.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
45.3<\/span><\/td>\nDananisamsa Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 5.35<\/span><\/td>\nThe 5 benefits of giving.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
45.4<\/span><\/td>\nCula Punnama Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nM 110<\/span><\/td>\nThe false person and the true individual.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
45.5<\/span><\/td>\nDhananjani Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nS 7.1<\/span><\/td>\nKilling what benefits us?<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
45.6<\/span><\/td>\n\n

(Catukka) Vassakara Sutta 2<\/span><\/a> or\u00a0(Sappurisasappurisa) Vassakara Sutta<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

A 4.187<\/span><\/td>\nThe good person and the bad person on a worldly level.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
45.7a<\/span><\/td>\nSela Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nM 92 = Sn 3.7<\/span><\/td>\nThe story of the matted-hair ascetic Keniya and the brahmin Sela.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
45.7b<\/span><\/td>\nKeniya Jatila Vatthu<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nMv 6.35<\/span><\/td>\nMonastics are allowed certain beverages outside the proper time.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
45.8<\/span><\/td>\n(Licchavi) Bhaddiya Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 4.193<\/span><\/td>\nTrue conversion is personal transformation and spiritual awakening.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
45.9<\/span><\/td>\n(Pancaka) Saddha Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 5.38<\/span><\/td>\nThe 5 benefits of being faithful.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
45.10<\/span><\/td>\n(Sotapattiyanga) Vassa Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nS 55.38<\/span><\/td>\nThe true faith of the saints.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
45.11<\/span><\/td>\nKaranapali Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 5.194<\/span><\/td>\nThe 5 marks of faith.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
45.12<\/span><\/td>\nCandala Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 5.175<\/span><\/td>\nThe qualities of a true lay follower.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
45.13<\/span><\/td>\n(Catukka) Aggappasada Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 4.34<\/span><\/td>\n4 aspect of true faith leading to awakening.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
45.14<\/span><\/td>\n(Arahatta) Acelaka Kassapa Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nS 41.9<\/span><\/td>\nCitta the householder as a non-returner & the naked ascetic Kassapa as an arhat.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
45.15<\/span><\/td>\n(Hatthigamaka) Ugga Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 8.22<\/span><\/td>\n8 qualities of a layman non-returner.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
45.16<\/span><\/td>\nPabbajja: A very short history<\/a><\/td>\nEssay<\/td>\nPabbaja: A very short history.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
45.17<\/span><\/td>\n(Tika) Aggappasada Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nIt 90 <\/span><\/td>\n3 kinds of foremost faith.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
45.18<\/span><\/td>\nPaharada Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 8.19<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n8 wonderful qualities of the Dharma-Vinaya.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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SD 46\u00a0Teaching and learning. [ISBN 978-981-09-5973-9]<\/span><\/h3>\n

The Dharma liberates us from our self.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n

SD No.<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nSutta or Chapter Title<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nSutta reference<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nTheme<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
46.0<\/span><\/td>\nSD 46 contents & TMC activities<\/a><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n2nd ed, 2018<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
46.1<\/span><\/td>\n(Pancaka) Udayi Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 5.159<\/span><\/td>\nHow to teach the Dharma.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
46.2<\/span><\/td>\n(Khandha) Devadaha Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 22.2<\/span><\/td>\nHow to answer Dharma questions.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
46.3<\/span><\/td>\nDantabhumi Sutta<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nM 125<\/span><\/td>\nHow the Buddha transforms others.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
46.4<\/span><\/td>\nDhammadinna Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 55.53<\/span><\/td>\nSpiritual training for busy lay followers.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
46.5<\/span><\/td>\n(Atthaka) Alam Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 8.62<\/span><\/td>\nThe qualities of a Dharma worker.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
46.6<\/span><\/td>\nSankhitta (Desita) Dhamma Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 8.63<\/span><\/td>\nThe disciple’s training (in brief).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
46.7<\/span><\/td>\nDuta Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 8.16<\/span><\/td>\nThe qualities of a good missioner or counsellor.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
46.8<\/span><\/td>\n(Catukka) Naga Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 4.114<\/span><\/td>\nThe 4 qualities of a truly worthy monastic.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
46.9<\/span><\/td>\n(Pancaka) Sota Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 5.140<\/span><\/td>\nThe 5 qualiries of a truly worthy monastic.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
46.10<\/span><\/td>\n(Catukka) Dhammakathika Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 4.139<\/span><\/td>\nThe 4 kinds of Dharma speakers and their respective audiences.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
46.11<\/span> <\/span><\/td>\nKathavatthu Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 3.67<\/span><\/td>\nAnswering questions and the qualities of a true Dharma speaker.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
46.12<\/span><\/td>\nPanha Vyakarana Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 4.42<\/span><\/td>\nThe 4 ways of answering questions.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
46.13<\/span><\/td>\nBhandanakaraka Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 5.212<\/span><\/td>\nSocial strife hinders spiritual development.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
46.14<\/span><\/td>\nVerahaccani Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 35.133<\/span><\/td>\nThe proper way to teach the Dharma.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
46.15<\/span><\/td>\n(Dhammavinaya) Gotami Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 8.53 = Cv 10.5<\/span><\/td>\nCriteria for the Dhamma-Vinaya.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
46.16<\/span><\/td>\nSariputta Moggallana Sutta 1<\/a><\/td>\nA 4.167<\/span><\/td>\nMoggallana’s spiritual progress and attainment.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
46.17<\/span><\/td>\nSariputta Moggallana Sutta 2<\/a><\/td>\nA 4.168<\/span><\/td>\nSariputta’s spiritual progress and attainment.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
46.18<\/span><\/td>\n(Nibbida) Dhammakathika Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 12.16<\/span><\/td>\nThe one true purpose of teaching Dharma.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
46.19<\/span><\/td>\n(Ekaka) Sanghabheda Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nIt 18<\/span><\/td>\nDangers of disunity in the sangha.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
46.20<\/span><\/td>\n(Ekaka) Sanghasamaggi Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nIt 19<\/span><\/td>\nBenefits of harmony in the sangha.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
46.21<\/span><\/td>\nTwo discourses on losses<\/a>: (Pancaka) Akkosaka Sutta & (Dasaka) Akkosaka Sutta<\/span><\/td>\nA 5.211 & A 10.88<\/span><\/td>\nThe disadvantages of reviling one another in the sangha.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
46.22<\/span><\/td>\n(Ekadasaka) Vyasana Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 11.6<\/span><\/td>\nThe disadvantages of monastics abusing fellow monastics.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
46.23<\/span><\/td>\n(Sahampati) Devadatta Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 6.12<\/span><\/td>\nHonour destroys a false person.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
46.24<\/span><\/td>\nBhindi Sutta or Chindi Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 17.31<\/span><\/td>\nThe dangers of gain, honour and praise for monastics.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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SD 47 Precept & practice [ISBN 978-981-09-7047-5]<\/span><\/h3>\n

The true Dharma is preserved through our own practice and wisdom.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n

SD No.<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nSutta or Chapter Title<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nSutta reference<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nTheme<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
47.0<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0SD 47 contents & TMC activities<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
47.1<\/span><\/td>\n(Sotapanna) Nandiya Sutta |The Discourse to Nandiya (on the streamwinner)<\/span> or<\/strong> Nandiya Sakka Sutta |The Discourse on Nandiya the Sakya<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/td>\nS 55.40<\/span><\/td>\nA streamwinner should build up his mindfulness practice.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
47.2<\/span><\/td>\n(Pa\u00f1caka) Ittha Sutta<\/a> | The (Fives) Discourse on the Desirable<\/span> or<\/strong> Panca Ittha Dhamma Sutta | The Discourse on the 5 Desirable States<\/span><\/span><\/td>\nA 5.43<\/span><\/td>\nSuccess comes not merely through prayer or wishing.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
47.3a<\/span><\/td>\nAsappurisa Sutta 2<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nS\u00a045.26<\/span><\/td>\nFalse persons, true individuals, and spiritual progress.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
47.3b<\/span><\/td>\n(Sappurisa) Sikkhapada Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 4.201<\/span><\/td>\nMoral virtue is the basis of Buddhism training.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
47.4<\/span><\/td>\n(Khandha) Silavanta Sutta | The (Aggregates) Discourse on the Morally Virtuous\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/td>\nS 22.122<\/span><\/td>\nReflecting on the aggregates leads to liberation.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
47.5<\/span><\/td>\n(Khandha) Sutavanta Sutta |The (Aggregates) Discourse on the Learned<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/td>\nS\u00a022.123<\/span><\/td>\nReflecting with wisdom on the aggregates leads to liberation.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
47.6<\/span><\/td>\nPamada Vihari Sutta<\/a> | The Discourse on the Negligent Dweller<\/span><\/span><\/td>\nS\u00a035.97<\/span><\/td>\nThe dangers of habitual negligence; the benefits of constant diligence.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
47.7<\/span><\/td>\nCora Raja Sutta | The Discourse on Thieves and Kings<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 2.39<\/span><\/td>\nGood monks and bad monks affect one another and the world.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
47.8<\/span><\/td>\nSatta Suriya Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 7.62<\/span><\/td>\nThe end of the universe and its significance<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
47.9<\/span><\/td>\nUmi Bhaya Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 4.122<\/span><\/td>\nHow our renunciation can fail<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
47.10<\/span><\/td>\n(Satipatthana) Bahiya Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nS 47.15<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0The arhathood of Bahiya<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
47.11<\/span><\/td>\nUttiya and friends<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nTha 30, 51-54, 99; Ap 3.8, 15.10; S 47.16<\/span><\/td>\nTeachings related to the monks named Uttiya<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
47.12<\/span><\/td>\nPhasuvihara Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 5.105<\/span><\/td>\nHarmony in the sangha<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
47.13<\/span><\/td>\nAccayika Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 3.91<\/span><\/td>\nThe urgency of the 3 trainings<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
47.14<\/span><\/td>\n(Chakka) Vivadamula Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 6.36<\/span><\/td>\n6 conditions that promote discord<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
47.15<\/span><\/td>\n(Pancaka) Nirodha Sutta or (Sariputta) Nirodha Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 5.166<\/span><\/td>\nHow a quarrelsome monk should be dealt with.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
47.16<\/span><\/td>\nGavesi Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 5.180<\/span><\/td>\nKeeping to the precepts leads to spiritual fulfillment.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
47.17<\/span><\/td>\nSikkhattaya Sutta 2<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 3.89 [A:B 3.90]<\/span><\/td>\nThe 3 trainings (with verses)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
47.18<\/span><\/td>\nPankadha Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 3.90 [A:B 3.91]<\/span><\/td>\nAll monastics should desire the 3 trainings<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
47.19<\/span><\/td>\n(Bahira) Patipanna Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nS 48.18<\/span><\/td>\nThose not yet on the path are outsiders.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
47.20<\/span><\/td>\nPatipatti Sutta 1 & 2<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nS 45.31, S 45.32<\/span><\/td>\nWrong practice and right practice of the path<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
47.21<\/span><\/td>\n(Cheta) Kassapa,gotta Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nS\u00a09.3<\/span><\/td>\nEven when no one heeds the Dharma, we should keep to our own practice<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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SD 48\u00a0Death & mindfulness. [3rd rev ed 2019, ISBN 978-981-14-2726-8]<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

For the unawakened wise, death is but a new beginning.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n

SD No<\/span>.<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nSutta or Chapter Title<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nSutta reference<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nTheme<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
48.0<\/span><\/td>\nSD 48 contents & imprint<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
48.1<\/span><\/td>\nKarma and the afterlife<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nEssay<\/span><\/td>\nA contemporary and practical perspective on aging, death and the departed.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
48.2<\/span><\/td>\nDeath: An early Buddhist perspective<\/span>.<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nEssay<\/span><\/td>\nThe significance of death in\u00a0Buddhist living, with special reference to “brain death.”<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
48.3<\/span><\/td>\nTimsa Bhikkhu Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/strong> (2.1) Bhadda,vaggiya Sahavaka Vatthu; (2.2) Kathina Anujanana; (2.3) Timsa,matta Paveyyaka,bhikkhu Vatthu<\/span><\/td>\nS 15.13; Mv 1.4; M 7,1-3; DhA 5.6<\/span><\/td>\nA good\u00a0word for the wise is sufficient. (2.1) Better than seeking a woman is to seek the self. (2.2) How the kathina robe-giving was introduced. (2.3) Even the bad can benefit from the Dharma, if they accept it.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
48.4<\/span><\/td>\nVisakha (Natta) Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nU 8.8<\/span><\/td>\nEndearment brings sorrow.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
48.5<\/span><\/td>\n(Atthaka) Maranasati Sutta 1<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 8.73<\/span><\/td>\nThe meditation \u00a0of death should be done\u00a0with every breath.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
48.6<\/span><\/td>\n(Atthaka) Maranasati Sutta 2<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 8.74<\/span><\/td>\nMindfulness of death day and night facilitates awakening.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
48.7<\/span><\/td>\nKamabhu Sutta 2<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nS 41.6<\/span><\/td>\nThe meditating mind and body during suspended animation.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
48.8<\/span><\/td>\nKutagara Suttas<\/span>:<\/strong> Arakkhita Sutta or Kutagara Sutta 1; Vyapanna Sutta or Kutagara Sutta 2<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 3.105; A 3.106<\/span><\/td>\nThe mind affects all our actions.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
48.9<\/span><\/td>\nPabbajita Abhinha Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 10.48<\/span><\/td>\nThe 10 regular practices of a renunciant.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
48.10<\/span><\/td>\n(Yama) Devaduta Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA\u00a03.35<\/span><\/td>\nThe 3 realities of sentient existence.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
48.11<\/span><\/td>\n(Chakka) Maranassati Sutta 1<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 6.19<\/span><\/td>\nThe meditation on death should be done day and night.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
48.12<\/span><\/td>\n(Chakka) Maranassati Sutta 2<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 6.20<\/span><\/td>\nMindfulness of death day and night facilitates awakening.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
48.13<\/span><\/td>\n(Khandha) Patisallana Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nS 22.6<\/span><\/td>\nUnderstanding the 5 aggregates with a free mind ends suffering.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
48.14<\/span><\/td>\nMarana Sati Katha<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nVism 8.1-41<\/span><\/td>\nThe theory, practice and benefits of the mindfulness of death.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/td>\nTwenty reasons for translating suttas<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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SD 49a\u00a0Life of the Buddha 1 [ISBN 978-981-09-9883-7<\/strong>]<\/span><\/span>\n

The buddha and the arhats awaken the same way; the buddha discover the way and the disciples follow after him.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n

SD No<\/span>.<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nSutta or Chapter Title<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nSutta reference<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nTheme<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
49.0<\/span><\/td>\n SD 49 contents <\/a><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nContents and TMC activities<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
49.1<\/span><\/td>\nMaha Sihanada Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nM 12<\/span><\/td>\nAn overview of the Buddha’s special qualities.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
49.2<\/span><\/td>\nCula Sihanada Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nM 11<\/span><\/td>\nWitnessing the true teaching and Buddhist missiology.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
49.3<\/span><\/td>\n(Majjhima) Ghatikara Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nM 81<\/span><\/td>\nGotama as \u00a0the brahmin youth Jotipala, the monk, under Kassapa Buddha.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
49.4<\/span><\/td>\nMaha Saccaka Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nM 36<\/span><\/td>\nSpiritual cultivation involves both body and mind<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
49.5a<\/span><\/td>\nMaha Sakuludayi Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nM 77\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nWhy disciples respect and listen to the Buddha<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n
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SD 49b Life of the Buddha 1 [ISBN 978-981-11-0961-4]<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

THE BUDDHA AND THE ARHATS AWAKEN THE SAME WAY; THE BUDDHA DISCOVER THE WAY AND THE DISCIPLES FOLLOW AFTER HIM.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n

49b.0<\/span><\/td>\nSD 49b contents & TMC activities<\/a><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
49.5b<\/span><\/td>\nWays of attaining dhyana<\/a><\/td>\n\u00a0Essay<\/span><\/td>\nThe 10 kasinas, the 8 bases of mastery and the 8 liberations.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
49.6a<\/span><\/td>\nPingiya Manava Puccha<\/a><\/td>\nSn 5.17<\/span><\/td>\nPinyiga’s devotion to the Buddha.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
49.6b<\/span><\/td>\nParayana Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nSn 5.18<\/span><\/td>\nThe teaching that is the way to nirvana.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
49.7<\/span><\/td>\n Vepulla Pabbata Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nS 15.20<\/span><\/td>\nHuman life is very short.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
49.8a<\/span><\/td>\nMahapadana Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nD 14<\/span><\/td>\nThe lineage of the buddhas and the Buddha’s life.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
49.8b<\/span><\/td>\nMahapadana Sutta (sutta notes)<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nD 14<\/span><\/td>\nSutta Notes.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n
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SD 49c Life of the Buddha 1 [ISBN 978-981-11-2313-9]<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

THE BUDDHA AND THE ARHATS AWAKEN THE SAME WAY; THE BUDDHA DISCOVER THE WAY AND THE DISCIPLES FOLLOW AFTER HIM.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n

49c.0<\/span><\/td>\nSD 49c contents & activities<\/a><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
49.01<\/span><\/td>\n 20 reasons for translating suttas<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
49.9<\/span><\/td>\nVipassi Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nS 12.4<\/span><\/td>\nAll the Buddhas discover the same liberating truths.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
49.10<\/span><\/td>\nSambuddha Sutta<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nS 22.58<\/span><\/td>\nThe difference between the Buddha and the arhat<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
49.11<\/span><\/td>\nPavarana Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nS 8.7<\/span><\/td>\nThe origin of the invitation ceremony.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
49.12<\/span><\/td>\nBahitika Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nM 88<\/span><\/td>\nDetermining the Buddha’s goodness.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
49.13<\/span><\/td>\nGhatikara Suttas<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nS 2.24; S 1.50<\/span><\/td>\nSpiritual friendship last more than a life-time.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
49.14<\/span><\/td>\n (Catukka) Samana Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 4.239<\/span><\/td>\nThe lion-roar on the 4 kinds of noble saints.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
49.15<\/span><\/td>\n Suriyupama Sutta 1<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nS 56.37<\/span><\/td>\nRight view is the basis for the 4 noble truths.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
49.16<\/span><\/td>\n Suriyupama Sutta 2<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nS 56.38<\/span><\/td>\nThe Buddha discovers and teaches the 4 noble truths.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
49.17<\/span><\/td>\n(Agga) Tathagata Sutta 1-4<\/a><\/td>\nS 45.139<\/span><\/td>\nThe Buddha is the most evolved of beings.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
49.18<\/span><\/td>\nNalaka Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nSn 3.11<\/span><\/td>\nAsita’s visit to the child Bodhisattva and the nature of sagehood.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
49.19<\/span><\/td>\n(Sutta Nipata) Pabbajja Sutta<\/a>; Jataka Nidanakatha (see preceding link)<\/span><\/td>\nSn 3.1; J 1:65,29-66,33<\/span><\/td>\nThe Buddha meets Bimbisara in Rajagaha.<\/span>\n

(Jataka) Nidanakatha: the Bodhisattva’s visit to Rajagaha.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

49.20<\/span><\/td>\nMuni Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nSn 1.12<\/span><\/td>\nThe nature of true sagehood.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
49.21<\/span><\/td>\n (Tika) Moneyya Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 3.120<\/span><\/td>\nThe nature of spiritual silence.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
49.22<\/span><\/td>\n (Iti) Moneyya Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nIt 3.2.8<\/span><\/td>\nThe nature of silent sagehood.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
49.23<\/span><\/td>\nSundari Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nU 4.8<\/span><\/td>\nForbearance and lovingkindness in the face of adversity.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
49.24<\/span><\/td>\n Bibliography for SD 49abc<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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