Apannaka Sutta (Majjhima Nikaya No. 60)

Feb 10, 2018 | Sutras

Nihilism and Affirmationism Examination of Nihilism (natthikavada) = philosophical materialism; doctrine that life ends in death, deeds do not bring results in future lives (for full statement of view, see MN 76, p. 619; in DN 2 view is ascribed to Ajita Kesakambali)...

To the Kalamas

Feb 7, 2018 | Articles

(Aṅguttara Nikāya, 3:65) Thus have I heard. On one occasion the Blessed One was wandering on tour together with a large Sangha of monks when he arrived at a town of the Kālāmas named Kesaputta.47 Now the Kālāmas of Kesaputta heard: “It is said that the ascetic Gotama,...

2018 10-Day Samatha & Vipassana Meditation Retreat

Jan 30, 2018 | News

I. About Retreat    —— Samatha & Vipassana Meditation Retreat —— Conducted by Venerable U Jāneyyācāra Venerable U Jāneyyācāra, presently a senior member of the Saṅgha Committee of the Pa-Auk Tawya Meditation Centre (Main), Mawlamyine, Mon State,...

Vesak Commemoration on Saturday May 6, 2017

Apr 15, 2017 | News

We will pay tribute to the Buddha on Vesak, the day commemorating the birth, Enlightenment, and Parinirvana (passing away) of Lord Buddha. There will be activities starting in the morning 9:30 AM. Program scheduled as follows: The Monastery’s Events Schedule On...

2016 Two Day Loving-Kindness Meditation Retreat

Jul 21, 2016 | News

Meditation instruction by Ven. Bhikkhu Kai Yin Meditation retreat will be conducted in Chinese Mandarin with English translation. Date:  October 14 – 16, 2016 The Two Day Program is designed for beginners with little or no experience in Mettā meditation (the...