Day 3 - Buddha Pāda Retreat | MN-111: Anupada Sutta | ft. Ven. Dhammagavesi
Channel: Samatha Vipassana Trust
Date: 26/05/2022

Sutta Summary: The Buddha describes Ven. Sāriputta’s attainment to Arahatship as it occurred through the jhānas (levels of observation). 

Timestamps:
00:16 MN-111: Controversy about the Sutta
01:23 MN-111: Sutta reading and explanation
45:58 How can we know we have progressed on the path?
47:44 What is righteousness?
55:51 Mind-Heart dichotomy 
1:03:07 Lost Buddhist archeological sites 
1:07:30 Why are we here in this life?
1:11:07 Possibilities for next birth based on one's current life deeds
1:16:14 Knowing the level of one's attainments and rules of conduct in this matter
1:17:45 Enjoying sensual pleasures and seeking progress in the path 
1:23:18 Sharing Merit 

Location: Buddha Pāda Institute, Kalimpong
Date: 21 May 2022

ABOUT THE TEACHER: 

Ven. Dhammagavesi Thero began his spiritual journey in 2013 at Wat Pah Nana Chat in Thailand where he stayed for 1.5 years. He learnt a lot about Buddhist teachings but found something lacking in the meditation which didn’t allow further progress. His initial training in meditation was through 10 Vipassana courses in Mumbai, India. In 2016 he discovered Bhante Vimalaramsi and recovered an approach to the Buddha Dhamma and meditation which is easy to understand and immediately effective. He left Thailand to join a Dhammasukha retreat in Bali, Indonesia with Bhante Vimalaramsi the same year. After his ordination, as a novice monk, he continued developing his practice under Ven. Khanti Khema in Sri Lanka. In 2017, he received a higher ordination in Penang while on a Malaysian tour with Bhante Vimalaramsi. Currently stationed in Sri Lanka, he serves as a Co-Director for the Dhamma Sukha Asia Region and has been instrumental in forming the Samatha-Vipassana Trust in Mumbai, India. Venerable has been coaching students on TWIM practice online and has begun his in-person retreats in 2022. He also organizes retreats and tours for Bhante Vimalaramsi and Ven. Khanti Khema throughout the Asia region. His intention is to encourage and train future monastics, students and teachers in the TWIM practice throughout the Asia region, specifically India. 

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: 

+ How to practice TWIM (Loving-Kindness) Meditation?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWcPnzzttXM

+ What are the TWIM 6 Rs?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGAa66W3Mbo

+ How to practice Forgiveness Meditation? 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E21b9AjIO9Q

+ A complete guide to the meditation as taught by the Buddha:
https://www.thepathtonibbana.com/

*** YOU MAY JOIN OUR LIVE ZOOM DHAMMA TALKS ***

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3) Every Sunday 6 PM  India (Hindi Meeting with Rajiv Dinesh)
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The purpose of these Zoom Talks is to benefit from the sharing of Dhamma. 
Everyone is welcome to join in!

WEBSITES: 
https://www.dhammasukha.in 
https://www.dhammasukha.org

OTHER PLAYLISTS YOU MAY ENJOY:

+ Sutta Readings: Discourses with the Buddha from Majjhima Nikāya, Saṃyukta Nikāya, Dīgha Nikāya and Aṅguttara Nikāya
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

+ Dhamma Dew Drops: Audio Tips for Joyful Meditation and Happy Living
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

+ TWIM Foundation Series (2022)
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

+ TWIM Foundation Series (2020)
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

+ Buddhism As A Religion
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

+ Story of the Buddha's Family Members
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

+ Sigālovāda Sutta (DN): Advice to Lay People For A Fulfilling Life
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

+ Mahātaṇhāsaṅkhaya Sutta (MN-38): The Longer Discourse on the Ending of Craving
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

+ 37 Requisites for Awakening
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

+ Strengthening Relationships During Covid-19 Lockdown (2020)
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

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