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Gems of Buddhist Wisdom
By Ven. Sri Dhammananda, Ven. Piyadassi Thera, Ven. Narada Mahathera, Ven. U Thittila, Bhikkhu Piyananda, Phra Sasana Sobhana and more.
Compiled by Buddhist Missionary Society
This book is not intended to be read from cover to cover at one sitting. It is hoped that the reader will go through each article mindfully, but at leisure, ponder the arguments presented by each writer before proceeding to another article. The articles are also not arranged in any strict logical sequence so that they may be read in any order and not necessarily as they are presented here.
The writers represented in this book are well-known authors of scholarly treatises on Buddhism who are highly respected in academic institutions all over the world. Yet, their great humility is reflected in their ability to write on the most serious aspects of our religion in a simple and straightforward manner, devoid of any pretentious, archaic or pompous literary style. Short articles, such as those printed in this book put the sublime Teachings of the Buddha within the reach of everyone. Many of them display a charming sense of humour and wit coupled with a very down-to-earth approach to the complex problems of humanity. Through the quotations used by the writers, the lay reader can also share the thoughts of great writers, both Western and Asian like Bertrand Russell and Radhakrishnan. It is hoped that these will encourage the readers to go to the original texts to partake of the great wisdom of mankind.
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Gems of Buddhist Wisdom
By Ven. Sri Dhammananda, Ven. Piyadassi Thera, Ven. Narada Mahathera, Ven. U Thittila, Bhikkhu Piyananda, Phra Sasana Sobhana and more.
Compiled by Buddhist Missionary Society
This book is not intended to be read from cover to cover at one sitting. It is hoped that the reader will go through each article mindfully, but at leisure, ponder the arguments presented by each writer before proceeding to another article. The articles are also not arranged in any strict logical sequence so that they may be read in any order and not necessarily as they are presented here.
The writers represented in this book are well-known authors of scholarly treatises on Buddhism who are highly respected in academic institutions all over the world. Yet, their great humility is reflected in their ability to write on the most serious aspects of our religion in a simple and straightforward manner, devoid of any pretentious, archaic or pompous literary style. Short articles, such as those printed in this book put the sublime Teachings of the Buddha within the reach of everyone. Many of them display a charming sense of humour and wit coupled with a very down-to-earth approach to the complex problems of humanity. Through the quotations used by the writers, the lay reader can also share the thoughts of great writers, both Western and Asian like Bertrand Russell and Radhakrishnan. It is hoped that these will encourage the readers to go to the original texts to partake of the great wisdom of mankind.
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Dhammapada Verses 131 and 132
Sambahula Kumaraka Vatthu
Sukhakamani bhutani
yo dandena vihimsati
attano sukhamesano
pecca so na labhate sukham.
Sukhakamani bhutani
yo dandena na himsati
attano sukhamesano
pecca so labbate sukhatm.
Verse 131: He who seeks his own happiness by oppressing others, who also desire to have happiness, will not find happiness in his next existence.
Verse 132: He who seeks his own happiness by not oppressing others, who also desire to have happiness, will find happiness in his next existence.
The Story of Many Youths
While residing at the Jetavana monastery, the Buddha uttered Verses (131) and (132) of this book, with reference to a number of youths.
Once, the Buddha was out on an alms-round at Savatthi when he came across a number of youths beating a snake with sticks. When questioned, the youths answered that they were beating the snake because they were afraid that the snake might bite them. To them the Buddha said, "If you do not want to be harmed, you should also not harm others: if you harm others, you will not find happiness in your next existence."
Then the Buddha spoke in verse as follows:
Verse 131: He who seeks his own happiness by oppressing others, who also desire to have happiness, will not find happiness in his next existence.
Verse 132: He who seeks his own happiness by not oppressing others, who also desire to have happiness, will find happiness in his next existence.
At the end of the discourse all the youths attained Sotapatti Fruition.
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Sambahula Kumaraka Vatthu
Sukhakamani bhutani
yo dandena vihimsati
attano sukhamesano
pecca so na labhate sukham.
Sukhakamani bhutani
yo dandena na himsati
attano sukhamesano
pecca so labbate sukhatm.
Verse 131: He who seeks his own happiness by oppressing others, who also desire to have happiness, will not find happiness in his next existence.
Verse 132: He who seeks his own happiness by not oppressing others, who also desire to have happiness, will find happiness in his next existence.
The Story of Many Youths
While residing at the Jetavana monastery, the Buddha uttered Verses (131) and (132) of this book, with reference to a number of youths.
Once, the Buddha was out on an alms-round at Savatthi when he came across a number of youths beating a snake with sticks. When questioned, the youths answered that they were beating the snake because they were afraid that the snake might bite them. To them the Buddha said, "If you do not want to be harmed, you should also not harm others: if you harm others, you will not find happiness in your next existence."
Then the Buddha spoke in verse as follows:
Verse 131: He who seeks his own happiness by oppressing others, who also desire to have happiness, will not find happiness in his next existence.
Verse 132: He who seeks his own happiness by not oppressing others, who also desire to have happiness, will find happiness in his next existence.
At the end of the discourse all the youths attained Sotapatti Fruition.
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Practical Vipassana Meditation Exercises
By Mahasi Sayadaw Gyi
When the Venerable Mahasi Sayadawgyi came down to Yangon Sasana Yeiktha, in 1949, he introduced the first batch of 25 yogis to the methodical practice of Vipassana meditation on 4th December 1945. At first, Sayadawgyi himself delivered the initiation talks of about 1½ hour to each batch of meditators. Later the talk was tape-recorded (27th July, 1951) and since then, it was played back to each batch of new yogis. This discourse was published in book form in 1954 and in the same year it was translated into English by yogi U Pe Thin under the noscript “ The Satipatthana Vipassana Meditation (A basic Buddhist Mindfulness Exercise’’).
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Practical Vipassana Meditation Exercises
By Mahasi Sayadaw Gyi
When the Venerable Mahasi Sayadawgyi came down to Yangon Sasana Yeiktha, in 1949, he introduced the first batch of 25 yogis to the methodical practice of Vipassana meditation on 4th December 1945. At first, Sayadawgyi himself delivered the initiation talks of about 1½ hour to each batch of meditators. Later the talk was tape-recorded (27th July, 1951) and since then, it was played back to each batch of new yogis. This discourse was published in book form in 1954 and in the same year it was translated into English by yogi U Pe Thin under the noscript “ The Satipatthana Vipassana Meditation (A basic Buddhist Mindfulness Exercise’’).
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Dhammapada Verses 133 and 134
Kondadhanatthera Vatthu
Mavoca pharusam kanci
vutta pativadeyyu tam
dukkha hi sarambkakatha1
patidanda phuseyyu tam.
Sace neresi attanam
kamso upahato yatha
esa pattosi nibbanam
sarambho te na vijjati.
Verse 133: Do not speak harshly to anyone; those who are thus spoken to will retort. Malicious talk is indeed the cause of trouble (dukkha) and retribution will come to you.
Verse 134: If you can keep yourself calm and quiet like a broken gong which is no longer resonant, you are sure to realize Nibbana, there will be no harshness in you.
1. sarambkakatha: Malacious talk. According to the Commentary it means talk belittling others.
The Story of Thera Kondadhana
While residing at the Jetavana monastery, the Buddha uttered Verses (133) and (134) of this book, with reference to Thera Kondadhana.
Since the day Kondadhana was admitted to the Order, the image of a female was always following him. This image was seen by others, but Kondadhana himself did not see it and so did not know about it.
When he was out on an alms-round, people would offer two spoonfuls to him, saying, "This is for you, Venerable Sir, and this is for your female companion." Seeing the bhikkhu going about with a woman, people went to King Pasenadi of Kosala and reported about the bhikkhu and the woman. They said to the king, "O king! Drive out the bhikkhu, who is lacking in moral virtues, from your kingdom." So the king went to the monastery where that bhikkhu was staying and surrounded it with his men.
Hearing noises and voices, the bhikkhus came out and stood at the door, and the image also was there not far from the bhikkhu. Knowing that the king had come, the bhikkhu went into the room to wait for him. When the king entered the room, the image was not there. The king asked the bhikkhu where the woman was and he replied that he saw no woman. The king wanted to make sure and he asked the bhikkhu to leave the room for a while. The bhikkhu left the room, but when the king looked out, again he saw the woman near the bhikkhu. But when the bhikkhu came back to the room the woman was nowhere to be found. The king concluded that the woman was not real and so the bhikkhu must be innocent. He therefore invited the bhikkhu to come to the palace every day for alms-food.
When other bhikkhus heard about this, they were puzzled and said to the bhikkhu, "O bhikkhu with no morals! Now that the king, instead of driving you out of his kingdom, has invited you for alms-food, you are doomed!" The bhikkhu on his part retorted, "Only you are the ones without morals; only you are doomed because you are the ones who go about with women!"
The bhikkhus then reported the matter to the Buddha. The Buddha sent for Kodadadhana and said to him, "My son, did you see any woman with the other bhikkhus that you have talked to them thus? You have not seen any woman with them as they have seen one with you. I see that you do not realize that you have been cursed on account of an evil deed done by you in a past existence. Now listen, I shall explain to you why you have an image of a woman following you about.
"You were a deva in your last existence. During that time, there were two bhikkhus who were very much attached to each other. But you tried to create trouble between the two, by assuming the appearance of a woman and following one of the bhikkhus. For that evil deed you are now being followed by the image of a woman. So, my son, in future do not argue with other bhikkhus any more; keep silent like a gong with the rim broken off and you will realize Nibbana."
Then the Buddha spoke in verse as follows:
Kondadhanatthera Vatthu
Mavoca pharusam kanci
vutta pativadeyyu tam
dukkha hi sarambkakatha1
patidanda phuseyyu tam.
Sace neresi attanam
kamso upahato yatha
esa pattosi nibbanam
sarambho te na vijjati.
Verse 133: Do not speak harshly to anyone; those who are thus spoken to will retort. Malicious talk is indeed the cause of trouble (dukkha) and retribution will come to you.
Verse 134: If you can keep yourself calm and quiet like a broken gong which is no longer resonant, you are sure to realize Nibbana, there will be no harshness in you.
1. sarambkakatha: Malacious talk. According to the Commentary it means talk belittling others.
The Story of Thera Kondadhana
While residing at the Jetavana monastery, the Buddha uttered Verses (133) and (134) of this book, with reference to Thera Kondadhana.
Since the day Kondadhana was admitted to the Order, the image of a female was always following him. This image was seen by others, but Kondadhana himself did not see it and so did not know about it.
When he was out on an alms-round, people would offer two spoonfuls to him, saying, "This is for you, Venerable Sir, and this is for your female companion." Seeing the bhikkhu going about with a woman, people went to King Pasenadi of Kosala and reported about the bhikkhu and the woman. They said to the king, "O king! Drive out the bhikkhu, who is lacking in moral virtues, from your kingdom." So the king went to the monastery where that bhikkhu was staying and surrounded it with his men.
Hearing noises and voices, the bhikkhus came out and stood at the door, and the image also was there not far from the bhikkhu. Knowing that the king had come, the bhikkhu went into the room to wait for him. When the king entered the room, the image was not there. The king asked the bhikkhu where the woman was and he replied that he saw no woman. The king wanted to make sure and he asked the bhikkhu to leave the room for a while. The bhikkhu left the room, but when the king looked out, again he saw the woman near the bhikkhu. But when the bhikkhu came back to the room the woman was nowhere to be found. The king concluded that the woman was not real and so the bhikkhu must be innocent. He therefore invited the bhikkhu to come to the palace every day for alms-food.
When other bhikkhus heard about this, they were puzzled and said to the bhikkhu, "O bhikkhu with no morals! Now that the king, instead of driving you out of his kingdom, has invited you for alms-food, you are doomed!" The bhikkhu on his part retorted, "Only you are the ones without morals; only you are doomed because you are the ones who go about with women!"
The bhikkhus then reported the matter to the Buddha. The Buddha sent for Kodadadhana and said to him, "My son, did you see any woman with the other bhikkhus that you have talked to them thus? You have not seen any woman with them as they have seen one with you. I see that you do not realize that you have been cursed on account of an evil deed done by you in a past existence. Now listen, I shall explain to you why you have an image of a woman following you about.
"You were a deva in your last existence. During that time, there were two bhikkhus who were very much attached to each other. But you tried to create trouble between the two, by assuming the appearance of a woman and following one of the bhikkhus. For that evil deed you are now being followed by the image of a woman. So, my son, in future do not argue with other bhikkhus any more; keep silent like a gong with the rim broken off and you will realize Nibbana."
Then the Buddha spoke in verse as follows:
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Verse 133: Do not speak harshly to anyone; those who are thus spoken to will retort. Malicious talk is indeed the cause of trouble (dukkha) and retribution will come to you.
Verse 134: If you can keep yourself calm and quiet like a broken gong which is no longer resonant, you are sure to realize Nibbana, there will be no harshness in you.
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Dhammapada Verse 135
Uposathika Itthinam Vatthu
Yatha dandena gopalo
gavo pajeti gocaram
evam jara ca maccu ca
ayum pajenti paninam.
Verse 135: As with a stick the cowherd drives his cattle to the pasture, so also, ageing and death drive the life of beings.
The Story of Some Ladies Observing the Moral Precepts
While residing at the Pubbarama monastery, the Buddha uttered Verse (135) of this book, with reference to five hundred ladies.
Once, five hundred ladies from Savatthi came to the Pubbarama monastery to keep the Uposatha Sila vows. The donor of the monastery, the well-renowned Visakha, asked different age groups of ladies why they had come to keep the sabbath. She got different answers from different age groups for they had come to the monastery for different reasons. The old ladies came to the monastery to keep the sabbath because they hoped to gain the riches and glories of the devas in their next existence; the middle-aged ladies had come to the monastery because they did not want to stay under the same roof with the mistresses of their respective husbands. The young married ladies had come because they wanted their first born to be a son, and the young unmarried ladies had come because they wanted to get married to good husbands.
Having had these answers, Visakha took all the ladies to the Buddha. When she told the Buddha about the various answers of the different age groups of ladies, the Buddha said, "Visakha! birth, ageing and death are always actively working in beings; because one is born, one is subject to ageing and decay, and finally to death. Yet, they do not wish to strive for liberation from the round of existences (samsara); they still wish to linger in samsara"
Then the Buddha spoke in verse as follows:
Verse 135: As with a stick the cowherd drives his cattle to the pasture, so also, ageing and death drive the life of beings.
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Uposathika Itthinam Vatthu
Yatha dandena gopalo
gavo pajeti gocaram
evam jara ca maccu ca
ayum pajenti paninam.
Verse 135: As with a stick the cowherd drives his cattle to the pasture, so also, ageing and death drive the life of beings.
The Story of Some Ladies Observing the Moral Precepts
While residing at the Pubbarama monastery, the Buddha uttered Verse (135) of this book, with reference to five hundred ladies.
Once, five hundred ladies from Savatthi came to the Pubbarama monastery to keep the Uposatha Sila vows. The donor of the monastery, the well-renowned Visakha, asked different age groups of ladies why they had come to keep the sabbath. She got different answers from different age groups for they had come to the monastery for different reasons. The old ladies came to the monastery to keep the sabbath because they hoped to gain the riches and glories of the devas in their next existence; the middle-aged ladies had come to the monastery because they did not want to stay under the same roof with the mistresses of their respective husbands. The young married ladies had come because they wanted their first born to be a son, and the young unmarried ladies had come because they wanted to get married to good husbands.
Having had these answers, Visakha took all the ladies to the Buddha. When she told the Buddha about the various answers of the different age groups of ladies, the Buddha said, "Visakha! birth, ageing and death are always actively working in beings; because one is born, one is subject to ageing and decay, and finally to death. Yet, they do not wish to strive for liberation from the round of existences (samsara); they still wish to linger in samsara"
Then the Buddha spoke in verse as follows:
Verse 135: As with a stick the cowherd drives his cattle to the pasture, so also, ageing and death drive the life of beings.
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The Buddha and His Teachings
By Venerable Narada Mahathera
Many valuable books have been written by Eastern and Western scholars, Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike, to present the life and teachings of the Buddha to those who are interested in Buddhism.
Amongst them one of the most popular works is still The Light of Asia by Sir Edwin Arnold. Many Western truth-seekers were attracted to Buddhism by this world- famous poem.
Congratulations of Eastern and Western Buddhists are due to the learned writers on their laudable efforts to en- lighten the readers on the Buddha-Dhamma.
This new treatise is another humble attempt made by a member of the Order of the Sangha, based on the Páli Texts, commentaries, and traditions prevailing in Buddhist countries, especially in Ceylon.
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The Buddha and His Teachings
By Venerable Narada Mahathera
Many valuable books have been written by Eastern and Western scholars, Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike, to present the life and teachings of the Buddha to those who are interested in Buddhism.
Amongst them one of the most popular works is still The Light of Asia by Sir Edwin Arnold. Many Western truth-seekers were attracted to Buddhism by this world- famous poem.
Congratulations of Eastern and Western Buddhists are due to the learned writers on their laudable efforts to en- lighten the readers on the Buddha-Dhamma.
This new treatise is another humble attempt made by a member of the Order of the Sangha, based on the Páli Texts, commentaries, and traditions prevailing in Buddhist countries, especially in Ceylon.
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Dhammapada Verse 136
Ajagarapeta Vatthu
Atha papani kammani
karam balo na bujjhati
sehi kammehi dummedho
aggidaddhova tappati.
Verse 136: A fool while doing evil deeds does not know them as being evil; but that fool suffers for his evil deeds like one who is burnt by fire.
The Story of the Boa Constrictor Peta
While residing at the Jetavana monastery, the Buddha uttered Verse (136) of this book, with reference to a boa constrictor peta*.
Once, as Thera Maha Moggallana was coming down the Gijjhakuta hill with Thera Lakkhana he saw a boa constrictor peta and smiled, but he did not say anything. When they were back at the Jetavana monastery, Thera Maha Moggallana told Lakkhana, in the presence of the Buddha about the boa constrictor peta, with its long body burning in flames. The Buddha also said he himself had also seen that very peta soon after he had attained Buddhahood, but that he did not say anything about it because people might not believe him and thus they would be doing a great wrong to the Buddha. So out of compassion for these beings, the Buddha had kept silent. Then he continued, "Now that I have a witness in Moggallana, I will tell you about this boa constrictor peta. This peta was a thief during the time of Kassapa Buddha. As a thief and a cruel-hearted man, he had set fire to the house of a rich man seven times. And not satisfied with that, he also set fire to the perfumed hall donated by the same rich man to Kassapa Buddha, while Kassapa Buddha was out on an alms-round. As a result of those evil deeds he had suffered for a long time in niraya. Now, while serving out his term of suffering as a peta, he is being burnt with sparks of flames going up and down the length of his body. Bhikkhus, fools when doing evil deeds do not know them as being evil; but they cannot escape the evil consequences"
Then the Buddha spoke in verse as follows:
Verse 136: A fool while doing evil deeds does not know them as being evil; but that fool suffers for his evil deeds like one who is burnt by fire.
*peta: an always hungry spirit or ghost.
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Ajagarapeta Vatthu
Atha papani kammani
karam balo na bujjhati
sehi kammehi dummedho
aggidaddhova tappati.
Verse 136: A fool while doing evil deeds does not know them as being evil; but that fool suffers for his evil deeds like one who is burnt by fire.
The Story of the Boa Constrictor Peta
While residing at the Jetavana monastery, the Buddha uttered Verse (136) of this book, with reference to a boa constrictor peta*.
Once, as Thera Maha Moggallana was coming down the Gijjhakuta hill with Thera Lakkhana he saw a boa constrictor peta and smiled, but he did not say anything. When they were back at the Jetavana monastery, Thera Maha Moggallana told Lakkhana, in the presence of the Buddha about the boa constrictor peta, with its long body burning in flames. The Buddha also said he himself had also seen that very peta soon after he had attained Buddhahood, but that he did not say anything about it because people might not believe him and thus they would be doing a great wrong to the Buddha. So out of compassion for these beings, the Buddha had kept silent. Then he continued, "Now that I have a witness in Moggallana, I will tell you about this boa constrictor peta. This peta was a thief during the time of Kassapa Buddha. As a thief and a cruel-hearted man, he had set fire to the house of a rich man seven times. And not satisfied with that, he also set fire to the perfumed hall donated by the same rich man to Kassapa Buddha, while Kassapa Buddha was out on an alms-round. As a result of those evil deeds he had suffered for a long time in niraya. Now, while serving out his term of suffering as a peta, he is being burnt with sparks of flames going up and down the length of his body. Bhikkhus, fools when doing evil deeds do not know them as being evil; but they cannot escape the evil consequences"
Then the Buddha spoke in verse as follows:
Verse 136: A fool while doing evil deeds does not know them as being evil; but that fool suffers for his evil deeds like one who is burnt by fire.
*peta: an always hungry spirit or ghost.
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