The Dhamma Cafe

A place to relax & contemplate early Buddhism teachings, Dhamma and the Pali canon. Occasional coffee! (served by- Dean The Householder, Sydney Aus)

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“If we don’t have it, we want some; if we have some, want more; if we have lots, we are afraid of losing it.” - Zen Rev. Daizui McPhillamy.

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“Who is my self?”, Ayya Khema on the Potthapada Sutta DN 9. Also includes a fair amount from the absorption jhana perspective. Wisdom publications 1999. #buddhism #book #sutta #study

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Finishing off “Moving Dhamma vol 1”, a selection of readings and commentary on suttas from the Majjhima Nikaya. Interesting commentary around practical applications of the suttas from talks last decade. BV has a rather unique approach. #book #suttas #buddhism

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This book isn’t long, but it packs a punch. Written from a solid understanding of the Dhamma, with right view and with a practical application in mind. It doesn’t contain any fancy tricks or altered states, but presents the teachings in a unique way so as to allow the reader to experiment and engage in the direct endurance of the hinderances and make use of much understated practices such as virtue, patience, endurance and observation. Highly recommended for the serious seeker.

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Sutta study for today MN 148 - The six sets of six. #study #dhamma #sutta #pali #text

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Ajahn Mun - start where you are.

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Feelings. Deception.

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Using craving to overcome craving.

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“Anyone who finds inner peace, happiness and fulfilment, contributes to the peace and happiness of the world.”

- Ayya Khema.

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“But how is a wise lay follower defined?”

“It’s when a lay follower is wise. They have the wisdom of arising and passing away which is noble, penetrative, and leads to the complete ending of suffering. Then they’re considered to be a wise lay follower.”

SN 55.37

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“Transiency, ownerlessness, imperfection. See all things this way”

- Ajahn Chah.