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Titolo: Why Bhikkhunis are not seen everywhere.

Re: Why Bhikkhunis are not seen everywhere.
Venerable Sir or Lady,
May we and all our relatives be safe and secure
May we and all our relatives be happy at heart
May we and all our relatives want to prevent and abandon doings that lead to
someones downfall.
May we and all our relatives want to do doings that lead to blessings.
Blessed Be everyone and merry meet.
Sutta Nipata II.4 - Maha-mangala Sutta - Blessings
Translated from the Pali by Narada Thera.For free distribution only.
Read alternate translations: Piyadassi Thera | Thanissaro Bhikkhu
Note: This sutta also appears at Khp 5.
From Everyman's Ethics: Four Discourses by the Buddha (WH 14), translated by
Narada Thera (Kandy: Buddhist Publication Society, 1985). Copyright ©1985
Buddhist Publication Society. Used with permission.
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Thus have I heard.[1] On one occasion the Exalted One was dwelling at
Anathapindika's monastery, in Jeta's Grove,[2] near Savatthi.[3] Now when
the night was far spent, a certain deity whose surpassing splendor
illuminated the entire Jeta Grove, came to the presence of the Exalted One
and, drawing near, respectfully saluted him and stood at one side. Standing
thus, he addressed the Exalted One in verse:
"Many deities and men, yearning after good, have pondered on blessings.[4]
Pray, tell me the greatest blessing!"
[The Buddha:]
"Not to associate with the foolish,[5] but to associate with the wise; and
to honor those who are worthy of honor -- this is the greatest blessing. "
To reside in a suitable locality,[6] to have done meritorious actions in the
past and to set oneself in the right course[7] -- this is the greatest
blessing.
To have much learning, to be skillful in handicraft,[8] well-trained in
discipline,[9] and to be of good speech[10] -- this is the greatest
blessing.
To support mother and father, to cherish wife and children, and to be
engaged in peaceful occupation -- this is the greatest blessing.
To be generous in giving, to be righteous in conduct,[11] to help one's
relatives, and to be blameless in action -- this is the greatest blessing.
To loathe more evil and abstain from it, to refrain from intoxicants,[12]
and to be steadfast in virtue -- this is the greatest blessing.
To be respectful,[13] humble, contented and grateful; and to listen to the
Dhamma on due occasions[14] -- this is the greatest blessing.
To be patient and obedient, to associate with monks and to have religious
discussions on due occasions -- this is the greatest blessing.
Self-restraint,[15] a holy and chaste life, the perception of the Noble
Truths and the realisation of Nibbana -- this is the greatest blessing.
A mind unruffled by the vagaries of fortune,[16] from sorrow freed, from
defilements cleansed, from fear liberated[17] -- this is the greatest
blessing.
Those who thus abide, ever remain invincible, in happiness established.
These are the greatest blessings."[18]
Revised: Wed 25 June 2003 ;
http://www.accesstoinsight.org/canon/khuddaka/suttanipata/snp2-04a.html
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"Not to associate with the foolish,[5] but to associate with the wise; and
to honor those who are worthy of honor -- this is the greatest blessing. "
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Anguttara Nikaya III.2 - Lakkhana Sutta - Characterized (by Action)
Translated from the Pali by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. For free distribution only.
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"Monks, a fool is characterized by his/her actions. A wise person is
characterized by his/her actions. It is through the activities of one's life
that one's discernment shines.
"A person endowed with three things is to be recognized as a fool. Which
three? Bodily misconduct, verbal misconduct, mental misconduct. A person
endowed with these three things is to be recognized as a fool.
"A person endowed with three things is to be recognized as a wise person.
Which three? Good bodily conduct, good verbal conduct, good mental conduct.
A person endowed with these three things is to be recognized as a wise
person.
"Thus, monks, you should train yourselves: 'We will avoid the three things
that, endowed with which, one is to be recognized as a fool. We will
undertake & maintain the three things that, endowed with which, one is to be
recognized as a wise person.' That's how you should train yourselves."
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See also: AN X.176.
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Revised: Thu 17 May 2001 ;
http://www.accesstoinsight.org/canon/anguttara/an03-002.html
Anguttara Nikaya VI.87 - Kammavaranata Sutta - Kamma Obstructions
Translated from the Pali by Thanissaro Bhikkhu.For free distribution only.
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"Endowed with these six qualities, a person is incapable of alighting on the
lawfulness, the rightness of skillful mental qualities even when listening
to the true Dhamma. Which six?
"He has killed his mother; he has killed his father; he has killed an
arahant; he has, with corrupt intent, caused the blood of a Tathagata to
flow; he has caused a split in the Sangha [see AN V.129]; or he is a person
of dull discernment, slow & dull-witted.
"Endowed with these six qualities, a person is incapable of alighting on the
lawfulness, the rightness of skillful mental qualities even when listening
to the true Dhamma.
"Endowed with these six qualities, a person is capable of alighting on the
lawfulness, the rightness of skillful mental qualities even while listening
to the true Dhamma. Which six?
"He has not killed his mother; he has not killed his father; he has not
killed an arahant; he has not, with corrupt intent, caused the blood of a
Tathagata to flow; he has not caused a split in the Sangha; and he is a
discerning person, not slow or dull-witted.
"Endowed with these six qualities, a person is capable of alighting on the
lawfulness, the rightness of skillful mental qualities even while listening
to the true Dhamma."
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Revised: Thu 17 May 2001 ;
http://www.accesstoinsight.org/canon/anguttara/an06-087.html
Anguttara Nikaya II.9 - Lokapala Sutta - Guardians of the World
Translated from the Pali by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. For free distribution only.
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"Monks, these two bright qualities guard the world. Which two? Conscience &
concern (for the results of unskillful actions). If these two bright
qualities did not guard the world, there would be no recognition of 'mother'
here, no recognition of 'mother's sister,' 'uncle's wife,' 'teacher's wife,'
or 'wife of those who deserve respect.' The world would be immersed in
promiscuity, like rams with goats, roosters with pigs, or dogs with jackals.
But because these two bright qualities guard the world, there is recognition
of 'mother,' 'mother's sister,' 'uncle's wife,' 'teacher's wife,' & 'wife of
those who deserve respect.'"
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See also: AN VII.6.
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Revised: Sun 1 December 2002 ;
http://www.accesstoinsight.org/canon/anguttara/an02-009.html
Well as a psychiatric patient or as a person with a sick mind do I have a
weakness in all of this. I think of myself as shameless and because of the
hindrances etc. I am not so eager to be afraid of the consequences of my
doings. So that seems like a good reason why Bhikkhunies want to stay away
from me. Never the less am I convinced that they do it because they believe
in my own inner abilities. And perhaps by staying away they give me the
opportunity to let them grow.
May all beings be safe and secure
May all beings be happy at heart
May all beings want to prevent and abandon doings that lead to someones
downfall
May all beings want to do doings that lead to blessings.
with mudita
Ratana Mata
Blessed Be everyone
Merry part and perhaps
Merry meet again....

Re: Wish to be seen by the Bhikkhunies?
Venerable Sir or Lady
May we and all our relatives be safe and secure
May we and all our relatives be happy at heart
May we and all our relatives want to prevent and abandon doings that lead to
someones downfall.
May we and all our relatives want to do doings that lead to blessings.
Blessed Be everyone and merry meet.
Anguttara Nikaya X.71 - Akankha Sutta - Wishes
Translated from the Pali by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. For free distribution only.
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On one occasion the Blessed One was staying near Savatthi in Jeta's Grove,
Anathapindika's monastery. There he addressed the monks, "Monks!"
"Yes, lord," the monks responded.
The Blessed One said: "Monks, dwell consummate in virtue, consummate in
terms of the Patimokkha. Dwell restrained in accordance with the Patimokkha,
consummate in your behavior & sphere of activity. Train yourselves, having
undertaken the training rules, seeing danger in the slightest faults.
[1] "If a monk would wish, 'May I be dear & pleasing to my fellows in the
holy life, respected by & inspiring to them,' then he should be one who
brings the precepts to perfection, who is committed to mental calm, who does
not neglect jhana, who is endowed with insight, and who frequents empty
dwellings.
[2] "If a monk would wish, 'May I be someone who receives robes, almsfood,
lodgings, & medical requisites for curing the sick,' then he should be one
who brings the precepts to perfection, who is committed to mental calm, who
does not neglect jhana, who is endowed with insight, and who frequents empty
dwellings.
[3] "If a monk would wish, 'Whatever I use or consume in terms of robes,
almsfood, lodgings, & medical requisites for curing the sick, may that be of
great fruit, of great benefit to those who provided them,' then he should be
one who brings the precepts to perfection, who is committed to mental calm,
who does not neglect jhana, who is endowed with insight, and who frequents
empty dwellings.
[4] "If a monk would wish, 'May it also be of great fruit, of great benefit,
to whatever dead relatives they [the donors] recollect with brightened
minds,' then he should be one who brings the precepts to perfection, who is
committed to mental calm, who does not neglect jhana, who is endowed with
insight, and who frequents empty dwellings.
[5] "If a monk would wish, 'May I be content with whatever robes, almsfood,
lodgings, & medical requisites for curing the sick are available,' then he
should be one who brings the precepts to perfection, who is committed to
mental calm, who does not neglect jhana, who is endowed with insight, and
who frequents empty dwellings.
[6] "If a monk would wish, 'May I be resistant to cold, heat, hunger, &
thirst; to the touch of gadflies & mosquitoes, wind & sun & creeping things;
to abusive, hurtful language; to bodily feelings that, when they arise, are
painful, sharp, stabbing, fierce, distasteful, deadly,' then he should be
one who brings the precepts to perfection, who is committed to mental calm,
who does not neglect jhana, who is endowed with insight, and who frequents
empty dwellings.
[7] "If a monk would wish, 'May I overcome displeasure, and not be overcome
by displeasure. May I dwell having conquered any displeasure that has
arisen,' then he should be one who brings the precepts to perfection, who is
committed to mental calm, who does not neglect jhana, who is endowed with
insight, and who frequents empty dwellings.
[8] "If a monk would wish, 'May I overcome fear & dread, and not be overcome
by fear & dread. May I dwell having conquered any fear & dread that have
arisen,' then he should be one who brings the precepts to perfection, who is
committed to mental calm, who does not neglect jhana, who is endowed with
insight, and who frequents empty dwellings.
[9] "If a monk would wish, 'May I attain -- whenever I want, without strain,
without difficulty -- the four jhanas that are heightened mental states,
pleasant abidings in the here-&-now,' then he should be one who brings the
precepts to perfection, who is committed to mental calm, who does not
neglect jhana, who is endowed with insight, and who frequents empty
dwellings.
[10] "If a monk would wish, 'May I -- with the ending of mental
fermentations -- remain in the fermentation-free awareness-release &
discernment-release, having directly known & realized them for myself in the
here-&-now,' then he should be one who brings the precepts to perfection,
who is committed to mental calm, who does not neglect jhana, who is endowed
with insight, and who frequents empty dwellings.
"'Monks, dwell consummate in virtue, consummate in terms of the Patimokkha.
Dwell restrained in accordance with the Patimokkha, consummate in your
behavior & sphere of activity. Train yourselves, having undertaken the
training rules, seeing danger in the slightest faults.' Thus was it said.
And in reference to this was it said."
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See also: AN IV.28.
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Revised: Sun 30 June 2002 ;
http://www.accesstoinsight.org/canon/anguttara/an10-071.html
As a psychiatric patient or as a person with a sick mind do I have a
weakness in all of this. I dont practice this in order to be noticed by
Bhikkhunies so that they can reveal themselves to me, or I can notice it.
May all beings be safe and secure
May all beings be happy at heart
May all beings want to prevent and abandon doings that lead to blessings
May all beings want to do doings that lead to blessings.
with mudita
Ratana Mata
Blessed Be everyone
Merry part and perhaps
merry meet again...