Welcoem to posts!!
in the future - u will be able to do some more stuff here,,,!! like pat catgirl- i mean um yeah... for now u can only see others's posts :c
New Essay -- "A Moment to Be Remembered: An Essay on the Suddenness of the Fruit of Stream Entry"
This essay explores the nature of stream entry in Buddhist practice. As Buddhism continues to take root in the West, interpretations of stream entry have evolved, with some suggesting that it is a gradual process rather than a distinct moment of realization.
This essay critically examines the Modern Gradualist Interpretation (MGI), which proposes that stream entry unfolds gradually and may go unnoticed. Drawing on canonical texts, biographical accounts, and modern examples, the essay argues that stream entry is a profound and transformative event—one that fundamentally reshapes a practitioner’s understanding and path. It also explores the historical shift in Buddhist traditions from meditative practice to study and the risks that the gradualist interpretation poses for both individual practice and the Dhamma as a whole.
This essay may be of particular interest to those exploring views of the attainment stream entry, especially as it relates to their own practice for the ending of suffering.
Download the full essay here: dhammavinayapatipada.com/download/a-moment-to-be-r…
Discuss the essay on Reddit here: www.reddit.com/r/DhammaVinaya_Patipada/s/n6Fwo3QDQ…
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This month, our meditation sessions continue as usual for Australia and North America. The North American session is today, December 1st, and the Australian session will follow on December 2nd. Details are included below.
*December 1st Meditation — North America and Sri Lanka**
- 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EST
- 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM IST
We’ll be meeting via ZOOM
Meeting Link:
us02web.zoom.us/j/86385855301?pwd=RUE3VlV1NDQrL3F4…
**December 2nd Meditation —Australia and Sri Lanka*
- 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Sydney time
- 1:30 PM - 3 PM IST
We’ll be meeting via ZOOM
Meeting Link:
us02web.zoom.us/j/83506489824?pwd=cmpNQ1ljSmFVYURL…
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Warm greetings Everyone,
Our regular meditation programs for Canada and Australia are continuing this month. Links are available below for anyone who might be interested in joining.
*November 3rd Meditation — North America and Sri Lanka**
- 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EST
- 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM IST
We’ll be meeting via ZOOM
Meeting Link:
us02web.zoom.us/j/86385855301?pwd=RUE3VlV1NDQrL3F4…
**November 4th Meditation —Australia and Sri Lanka**
- 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Sydney time
- 2:30 PM - 4 PM IST
We’ll be meeting via ZOOM
Meeting Link:
us02web.zoom.us/j/83506489824?pwd=cmpNQ1ljSmFVYURL…
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Warm greetings Everyone,
This October, we'll continue our North America and Australia ZOOM meetings. Passing along the information below for those who might like to join...
October 6th Meditation — North America and Sri Lanka
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EST
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM IST
We’ll be meeting via ZOOM
Meeting Link: us02web.zoom.us/j/86385855301?pwd=RUE3VlV1NDQrL3F4…
October 7th Meditation — Australia and Sri Lanka
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Sydney time
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM IST
We’ll be meeting via ZOOM
Meeting Link: us02web.zoom.us/j/83506489824?pwd=cmpNQ1ljSmFVYURL…
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(looking in the direction of Australia)
Warm greetings Everyone,
It looks like I'll be heading to Australia on June 20th. I'm planning to stay there until July 12th.
A very dynamic group called the 'The Mettā Centre' (www.mettacentre.com) has organized about 11 events. Passing along a link to a list of the events below, for those who might like to attend...
www.dhammavinayapatipada.com/events
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Warm greetings Everyone,
Starting on November 19th, we'll be holding a four-week meditation course called 'Objects of Development'. The course will focus on teaching the theory and practice of meditation in the Theravada Buddhist tradition. The course will be led by Bhante Joe.
Participants will learn ...
*To develop a daily meditation practice
*To explore and choose an appropriate meditation topic
*To understand the basic theory behind the development of the mind
*To optionally connect with a community to support practice after the course is finished
The course is primarily intended for beginners, but is basically open to anyone who would like to meditate. Well be conducting the course sessions on ZOOM. There's also the option to continue the discussion in between sessions on the Dhamma-Vinaya Patipada Discord server.
Sessions will take place over four consecutive Sundays, 9am to 10:30am Toronto time (EST), starting November 19th.
To register, go to....
www.dhammavinayapatipada.com/events
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This channel features the Dhamma talks of Bhante Joe . Bhante Joe is a Canadian Buddhist monk currently staying in Sri Lanka.