A Theravada Buddhist discussion forum for anyone interested in understanding the Buddha's teachings as found in all three baskets of the Tipitaka, the original record of the Buddha's word in the Theravada tradition, and as further elucidated in the ancient commentaries of that tradition.
The discussions include matters of both theory and practice, with the aim of developing precise understanding of dhammas (the 'realities' of the present moment).
The group started in Bangkok in the early 1970's under the guidance of the Thai Theravadin teacher Khun Sujin Boriharnwanaket.
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"some lotuses might be born in the water and grow in the water, but would rise up from the water and stand without being soiled by the water"
(SN 6:560)
Dear Scott, KenH and all, ... Yes, citta-viveka is mental seclusion. However, can a worldling have equal citta-viveka in A STRIP CLUB vs somewhere in a
Dear Nina (Connie), N: I think that there is a close connection. If there were no vivara, aperture, how could there be aakaasa as one of the conditions for
Dear Ken and Alex, My computer is running again (no, really?) Regarding: A: "So do you try to tell me that you can equally well develop satipatthana at
Good Morning Alex, First let me focus on the subject line which you used to attract my attention and give me pause to ponder. This is a very odd question! Is
Dear Nina (and all), ... Please do. Here is a sutta: AN 4.159 PTS: A ii 144 Bhikkhuni Sutta: The Nun "'This body comes into being through craving. And yet it