Dhammapada Part II

Dhammapada Part II

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  • Dhammapada Verse 286: Here I Will Stay

    Dhammapada verse(s) in Pali:


    Verse 286
    idha vassaṃ vasissāmi, idha hemantagimhisu.
    iti bālo vicinteti, antarāyaṃ na bujjhati.



    English translation of verse(s):


    Verse 286
    “Here shall I live during the rains, here in winter and summer”—thus thinks the fool. He does not realize the danger (that death might intervene).

    (Translated by Acharya Buddharakkhita)



    A series on the Dhammapada, a set of 423 verse teachings given by the Buddha, including explanation of the Pali verse, a synopsis of the background story and application of the teaching to our practice by Yuttadhammo Bhikkhu.


    This Dhammapada Part II podcast includes Chapters 18-26 (Verses 235-423). New episodes are published each week in this podcast. Verses 1-234 from Chapters 1-17 have already been published in Dhammapada Part I podcast. Please subscribe to Dhammapada Part I to listen to the earlier verses.


    Yuttadhammo Bhikkhu is a Canadian-born Theravada Buddhist monk, ordained in 2001 under the guidance of Venerable Ajaan Tong Sirimangalo. He has taught meditation courses in the Mahasi Sayadaw tradition since 2003 and gives online teachings via YouTube, as well as Dhamma talks to both intensive meditators and by invitation to the general public.



    Original Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/XnTtM-zo7EU

    Our podcasts: https://podcast.sirimangalo.org/

    How To Meditate Booklet: https://htm.sirimangalo.org/

    Our Meditation Community and At-Home Meditation Course signup page: https://meditation.sirimangalo.org/

    Our Website: https://www.sirimangalo.org/

    Supporting This Work: https://www.sirimangalo.org/support

    Translations from: https://suttacentral.net/dhp273-289/en/buddharakkhita#286


    Keywords: Buddhism, Dhamma, Buddha, Monk, Bhikkhu, Sirimangalo, Yuttadhammo, Tipitaka, Pali, Maggavagga,

    33 min
  • Dhammapada Verse 285: A Lotus Stalk

    Dhammapada verse(s) in Pali:


    Verse 285
    ucchinda sinehamattano kumudaṃ sāradikaṃva {pāṇinā } .
    santimaggameva brūhaya, nibbānaṃ sugatena desitaṃ.



    English translation of verse(s):


    Verse 285
    Cut off your affection in the manner of a man who plucks with his hand an autumn lotus. Cultivate only the path to peace, Nibbana, as made known by the Exalted One.

    (Translated by Acharya Buddharakkhita)



    A series on the Dhammapada, a set of 423 verse teachings given by the Buddha, including explanation of the Pali verse, a synopsis of the background story and application of the teaching to our practice by Yuttadhammo Bhikkhu.


    This Dhammapada Part II podcast includes Chapters 18-26 (Verses 235-423). New episodes are published each week in this podcast. Verses 1-234 from Chapters 1-17 have already been published in Dhammapada Part I podcast. Please subscribe to Dhammapada Part I to listen to the earlier verses.


    Yuttadhammo Bhikkhu is a Canadian-born Theravada Buddhist monk, ordained in 2001 under the guidance of Venerable Ajaan Tong Sirimangalo. He has taught meditation courses in the Mahasi Sayadaw tradition since 2003 and gives online teachings via YouTube, as well as Dhamma talks to both intensive meditators and by invitation to the general public.



    Original Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/3r-FENe2Hxs

    Our podcasts: https://podcast.sirimangalo.org/

    How To Meditate Booklet: https://htm.sirimangalo.org/

    Our Meditation Community and At-Home Meditation Course signup page: https://meditation.sirimangalo.org/

    Our Website: https://www.sirimangalo.org/

    Supporting This Work: https://www.sirimangalo.org/support

    Translations from: https://suttacentral.net/dhp273-289/en/buddharakkhita#285


    Keywords: Buddhism, Dhamma, Buddha, Monk, Bhikkhu, Sirimangalo, Yuttadhammo, Tipitaka, Pali, Maggavagga,

    43 min
  • Dhammapada Verses 283 & 284: Like a Baby Calf

    Dhammapada verse(s) in Pali:


    Verse 283
    vanaṃ chindatha mā rukkhaṃ, vanato jāyate bhayaṃ.
    chetvā vanañca vanathañca, nibbanā hotha bhikkhavo.

    Verse 284
    yāva hi vanatho na chijjati, aṇumattopi narassa nārisu.
    paṭibaddhamanova {paṭibandhamanova (ka.)} tāva so, vaccho khīrapakova {khīrapānova (pī.)} mātari.



    English translation of verse(s):


    Verse 283
    Cut down the forest (lust), but not the tree; from the forest springs fear. Having cut down the forest and the underbrush (desire), be passionless, O monks!



    Verse 284
    For so long as the underbrush of desire, even the most subtle, of a man towards a woman is not cut down, his mind is in bondage, like the sucking calf to its mother.

    (Translated by Acharya Buddharakkhita)



    A series on the Dhammapada, a set of 423 verse teachings given by the Buddha, including explanation of the Pali verse, a synopsis of the background story and application of the teaching to our practice by Yuttadhammo Bhikkhu.


    This Dhammapada Part II podcast includes Chapters 18-26 (Verses 235-423). New episodes are published each week in this podcast. Verses 1-234 from Chapters 1-17 have already been published in Dhammapada Part I podcast. Please subscribe to Dhammapada Part I to listen to the earlier verses.


    Yuttadhammo Bhikkhu is a Canadian-born Theravada Buddhist monk, ordained in 2001 under the guidance of Venerable Ajaan Tong Sirimangalo. He has taught meditation courses in the Mahasi Sayadaw tradition since 2003 and gives online teachings via YouTube, as well as Dhamma talks to both intensive meditators and by invitation to the general public.



    Original Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/ZGA48LTLp0E

    Our podcasts: https://podcast.sirimangalo.org/

    How To Meditate Booklet: https://htm.sirimangalo.org/

    Our Meditation Community and At-Home Meditation Course signup page: https://meditation.sirimangalo.org/

    Our Website: https://www.sirimangalo.org/

    Supporting This Work: https://www.sirimangalo.org/support

    Translations from: https://suttacentral.net/dhp273-289/en/buddharakkhita#283


    Keywords: Buddhism, Dhamma, Buddha, Monk, Bhikkhu, Sirimangalo, Yuttadhammo, Tipitaka, Pali, Maggavagga,

    47 min
  • Dhammapada Verse 282: The Empty Book

    Dhammapada verse(s) in Pali:


    Verse 282
    yogā ve jāyatī {jāyate (katthaci)} bhūri, ayogā bhūrisaṅkhayo.
    etaṃ dvedhāpathaṃ ñatvā, bhavāya vibhavāya ca.
    tathāttānaṃ niveseyya, yathā bhūri pavaḍḍhati.



    English translation of verse(s):


    Verse 282
    Wisdom springs from meditation; without meditation wisdom wanes. Having known these two paths of progress and decline, let a man so conduct himself that his wisdom may increase.



    (Translated by Acharya Buddharakkhita)



    A series on the Dhammapada, a set of 423 verse teachings given by the Buddha, including explanation of the Pali verse, a synopsis of the background story and application of the teaching to our practice by Yuttadhammo Bhikkhu.


    This Dhammapada Part II podcast includes Chapters 18-26 (Verses 235-423). New episodes are published each week in this podcast. Verses 1-234 from Chapters 1-17 have already been published in Dhammapada Part I podcast. Please subscribe to Dhammapada Part I to listen to the earlier verses.


    Yuttadhammo Bhikkhu is a Canadian-born Theravada Buddhist monk, ordained in 2001 under the guidance of Venerable Ajaan Tong Sirimangalo. He has taught meditation courses in the Mahasi Sayadaw tradition since 2003 and gives online teachings via YouTube, as well as Dhamma talks to both intensive meditators and by invitation to the general public.



    Original Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/G5y2De2qujg

    Our podcasts: https://podcast.sirimangalo.org/

    How To Meditate Booklet: https://htm.sirimangalo.org/

    Our Meditation Community and At-Home Meditation Course signup page: https://meditation.sirimangalo.org/

    Our Website: https://www.sirimangalo.org/

    Supporting This Work: https://www.sirimangalo.org/support

    Translations from: https://suttacentral.net/dhp273-289/en/buddharakkhita#282


    Keywords: Buddhism, Dhamma, Buddha, Monk, Bhikkhu, Sirimangalo, Yuttadhammo, Tipitaka, Pali, Maggavagga,

    44 min
  • Dhammapada Verse 281: Pig-Headed

    Dhammapada verse(s) in Pali:


    Verse 281
    vācānurakkhī manasā susaṃvuto, kāyena ca nākusalaṃ kayirā {akusalaṃ na kayirā (sī. syā. kaṃ. pī.)} .
    ete tayo kammapathe visodhaye, ārādhaye maggamisippaveditaṃ.



    English translation of verse(s):


    Verse 281
    Let a man be watchful of speech, well controlled in mind, and not commit evil in bodily action. Let him purify these three courses of action, and win the path made known by the Great Sage.

    (Translated by Acharya Buddharakkhita)



    A series on the Dhammapada, a set of 423 verse teachings given by the Buddha, including explanation of the Pali verse, a synopsis of the background story and application of the teaching to our practice by Yuttadhammo Bhikkhu.


    This Dhammapada Part II podcast includes Chapters 18-26 (Verses 235-423). New episodes are published each week in this podcast. Verses 1-234 from Chapters 1-17 have already been published in Dhammapada Part I podcast. Please subscribe to Dhammapada Part I to listen to the earlier verses.


    Yuttadhammo Bhikkhu is a Canadian-born Theravada Buddhist monk, ordained in 2001 under the guidance of Venerable Ajaan Tong Sirimangalo. He has taught meditation courses in the Mahasi Sayadaw tradition since 2003 and gives online teachings via YouTube, as well as Dhamma talks to both intensive meditators and by invitation to the general public.



    Original Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/wHh-IJp6Twk

    Our podcasts: https://podcast.sirimangalo.org/

    How To Meditate Booklet: https://htm.sirimangalo.org/

    Our Meditation Community and At-Home Meditation Course signup page: https://meditation.sirimangalo.org/

    Our Website: https://www.sirimangalo.org/

    Supporting This Work: https://www.sirimangalo.org/support

    Translations from: https://suttacentral.net/dhp273-289/en/buddharakkhita#281


    Keywords: Buddhism, Dhamma, Buddha, Monk, Bhikkhu, Sirimangalo, Yuttadhammo, Tipitaka, Pali, Maggavagga,

    48 min
  • Dhammapada Verse 280: Time for Effort

    Dhammapada verse(s) in Pali:


    Verse 280
    uṭṭhānakālamhi anuṭṭhahāno, yuvā balī ālasiyaṃ upeto.
    saṃsannasaṅkappamano {asampannasaṅkappamano (ka.)} kusīto, paññāya maggaṃ alaso na vindati.



    English translation of verse(s):


    Verse 280
    The idler who does not exert himself when he should, who though young and strong is full of sloth, with a mind full of vain thoughts—such an indolent man does not find the path to wisdom



    (Translated by Acharya Buddharakkhita)



    A series on the Dhammapada, a set of 423 verse teachings given by the Buddha, including explanation of the Pali verse, a synopsis of the background story and application of the teaching to our practice by Yuttadhammo Bhikkhu.


    This Dhammapada Part II podcast includes Chapters 18-26 (Verses 235-423). New episodes are published each week in this podcast. Verses 1-234 from Chapters 1-17 have already been published in Dhammapada Part I podcast. Please subscribe to Dhammapada Part I to listen to the earlier verses.


    Yuttadhammo Bhikkhu is a Canadian-born Theravada Buddhist monk, ordained in 2001 under the guidance of Venerable Ajaan Tong Sirimangalo. He has taught meditation courses in the Mahasi Sayadaw tradition since 2003 and gives online teachings via YouTube, as well as Dhamma talks to both intensive meditators and by invitation to the general public.



    Original Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/i1YFaIU4Dj8

    Our podcasts: https://podcast.sirimangalo.org/

    How To Meditate Booklet: https://htm.sirimangalo.org/

    Our Meditation Community and At-Home Meditation Course signup page: https://meditation.sirimangalo.org/

    Our Website: https://www.sirimangalo.org/

    Supporting This Work: https://www.sirimangalo.org/support

    Translations from: https://suttacentral.net/dhp273-289/en/buddharakkhita#280


    Keywords: Buddhism, Dhamma, Buddha, Monk, Bhikkhu, Sirimangalo, Yuttadhammo, Tipitaka, Pali, Maggavagga,

    42 min
  • Dhammapada Verses 277 - 279: Three Paths of Purification

    Dhammapada verse(s) in Pali:


    Verse 277
    “sabbe saṅkhārā aniccā”ti, yadā paññāya passati.
    atha nibbindati dukkhe, esa maggo visuddhiyā.

    Verse 278
    “sabbe saṅkhārā dukkhā”ti, yadā paññāya passati.
    atha nibbindati dukkhe, esa maggo visuddhiyā.

    Verse 279
    “sabbe dhammā anattā”ti, yadā paññāya passati.
    atha nibbindati dukkhe, esa maggo visuddhiyā.



    English translation of verse(s):


    Verse 277
    “All conditioned things are impermanent”—when one sees this with wisdom, one turns away from suffering. This is the path to purification.

    Verse 278
    “All conditioned things are unsatisfactory”—when one sees this with wisdom, one turns away from suffering. This is the path to purification.



    Verse 279
    “All things are not-self”—when one sees this with wisdom, one turns away from suffering. This is the path to purification.


    (Translated by Acharya Buddharakkhita)



    A series on the Dhammapada, a set of 423 verse teachings given by the Buddha, including explanation of the Pali verse, a synopsis of the background story and application of the teaching to our practice by Yuttadhammo Bhikkhu.


    This Dhammapada Part II podcast includes Chapters 18-26 (Verses 235-423). New episodes are published each week in this podcast. Verses 1-234 from Chapters 1-17 have already been published in Dhammapada Part I podcast. Please subscribe to Dhammapada Part I to listen to the earlier verses.


    Yuttadhammo Bhikkhu is a Canadian-born Theravada Buddhist monk, ordained in 2001 under the guidance of Venerable Ajaan Tong Sirimangalo. He has taught meditation courses in the Mahasi Sayadaw tradition since 2003 and gives online teachings via YouTube, as well as Dhamma talks to both intensive meditators and by invitation to the general public.



    Original Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/SVo2HwOTGEs

    Our podcasts: https://podcast.sirimangalo.org/

    How To Meditate Booklet: https://htm.sirimangalo.org/

    Our Meditation Community and At-Home Meditation Course signup page: https://meditation.sirimangalo.org/

    Our Website: https://www.sirimangalo.org/

    Supporting This Work: https://www.sirimangalo.org/support

    Translations from: https://suttacentral.net/dhp273-289/en/buddharakkhita#277


    Keywords: Buddhism, Dhamma, Buddha, Monk, Bhikkhu, Sirimangalo, Yuttadhammo, Tipitaka, Pali, Maggavagga,

    39 min
  • Dhammapada Verses 273 - 276: The Path

    Dhammapada verse(s) in Pali:


    Verse 273
    maggānaṭṭhaṅgiko seṭṭho, saccānaṃ caturo padā.
    virāgo seṭṭho dhammānaṃ, dvipadānañca cakkhumā.

    Verse 274
    eseva {esova (sī. pī.)} maggo natthañño, dassanassa visuddhiyā.
    etañhi tumhe paṭipajjatha, mārassetaṃ pamohanaṃ.

    Verse 275
    etañhi tumhe paṭipannā, dukkhassantaṃ karissatha.
    akkhāto vo {akkhāto ve (sī. pī.)} mayā maggo, aññāya sallakantanaṃ {sallasanthanaṃ (sī. pī.), sallasatthanaṃ (syā.)} .

    Verse 276
    tumhehi kiccamātappaṃ, akkhātāro tathāgatā.
    paṭipannā pamokkhanti, jhāyino mārabandhanā.



    English translation of verse(s):


    Verse 273
    Of all the paths the Eightfold Path is the best; of all the truths the Four Noble Truths are the best; of all things passionlessness is the best: of men the Seeing One (the Buddha) is the best.



    Verse 274
    This is the only path; there is none other for the purification of insight. Tread this path, and you will bewilder Mara.


    Verse 275
    Walking upon this path you will make an end of suffering. Having discovered how to pull out the thorn of lust, I make known the path.


    Verse 276
    You yourselves must strive; the Buddhas only point the way. Those meditative ones who tread the path are released from the bonds of Mara.


    (Translated by Acharya Buddharakkhita)



    A series on the Dhammapada, a set of 423 verse teachings given by the Buddha, including explanation of the Pali verse, a synopsis of the background story and application of the teaching to our practice by Yuttadhammo Bhikkhu.


    This Dhammapada Part II podcast includes Chapters 18-26 (Verses 235-423). New episodes are published each week in this podcast. Verses 1-234 from Chapters 1-17 have already been published in Dhammapada Part I podcast. Please subscribe to Dhammapada Part I to listen to the earlier verses.


    Yuttadhammo Bhikkhu is a Canadian-born Theravada Buddhist monk, ordained in 2001 under the guidance of Venerable Ajaan Tong Sirimangalo. He has taught meditation courses in the Mahasi Sayadaw tradition since 2003 and gives online teachings via YouTube, as well as Dhamma talks to both intensive meditators and by invitation to the general public.



    Original Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/RuxwdSjxZ8s

    Our podcasts: https://podcast.sirimangalo.org/

    How To Meditate Booklet: https://htm.sirimangalo.org/

    Our Meditation Community and At-Home Meditation Course signup page: https://meditation.sirimangalo.org/

    Our Website: https://www.sirimangalo.org/

    Supporting This Work: https://www.sirimangalo.org/support

    Translations from: https://suttacentral.net/dhp273-289/en/buddharakkhita#273


    Keywords: Buddhism, Dhamma, Buddha, Monk, Bhikkhu, Sirimangalo, Yuttadhammo, Tipitaka, Pali, Maggavagga,

    40 min
  • Dhammapada Verses 271 & 272: Reassurance

    Dhammapada verse(s) in Pali:


    Verse 271
    na sīlabbatamattena, bāhusaccena vā pana.
    atha vā samādhilābhena, vivittasayanena vā.

    Verse 272
    phusāmi nekkhammasukhaṃ, aputhujjanasevitaṃ.
    bhikkhu vissāsamāpādi, appatto āsavakkhayaṃ.
    dhammaṭṭhavaggo ekūnavīsatimo niṭṭhito.



    English translation of verse(s):


    Verses 271 & 272
    Not by rules and observances, not even by much learning, nor by gain of absorption, nor by a life of seclusion, nor by thinking, “I enjoy the bliss of renunciation, which is not experienced by the worldling” should you, O monks, rest content, until the utter destruction of cankers (Arahantship) is reached.
    (Translated by Acharya Buddharakkhita)



    A series on the Dhammapada, a set of 423 verse teachings given by the Buddha, including explanation of the Pali verse, a synopsis of the background story and application of the teaching to our practice by Yuttadhammo Bhikkhu.


    This Dhammapada Part II podcast includes Chapters 18-26 (Verses 235-423). New episodes are published each week in this podcast. Verses 1-234 from Chapters 1-17 have already been published in Dhammapada Part I podcast. Please subscribe to Dhammapada Part I to listen to the earlier verses.


    Yuttadhammo Bhikkhu is a Canadian-born Theravada Buddhist monk, ordained in 2001 under the guidance of Venerable Ajaan Tong Sirimangalo. He has taught meditation courses in the Mahasi Sayadaw tradition since 2003 and gives online teachings via YouTube, as well as Dhamma talks to both intensive meditators and by invitation to the general public.



    Original Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/8VLo6EvKdBw

    Our podcasts: https://podcast.sirimangalo.org/

    How To Meditate Booklet: https://htm.sirimangalo.org/

    Our Meditation Community and At-Home Meditation Course signup page: https://meditation.sirimangalo.org/

    Our Website: https://www.sirimangalo.org/

    Supporting This Work: https://www.sirimangalo.org/support

    Translations from: https://suttacentral.net/dhp256-272/en/buddharakkhita#271


    Keywords: Buddhism, Dhamma, Buddha, Monk, Bhikkhu, Sirimangalo, Yuttadhammo, Tipitaka, Pali, Dhammatthavagga,

    41 min
  • Dhammapada Verse 270: The Ariya

    Dhammapada verse(s) in Pali:


    Verse 270
    na tena ariyo hoti, yena pāṇāni hiṃsati.
    ahiṃsā sabbapāṇānaṃ, “ariyo”ti pavuccati.



    English translation of verse(s):


    Verse 270
    He is not noble who injures living beings. He is called noble because he is harmless towards all living beings.



    (Translated by Acharya Buddharakkhita)



    A series on the Dhammapada, a set of 423 verse teachings given by the Buddha, including explanation of the Pali verse, a synopsis of the background story and application of the teaching to our practice by Yuttadhammo Bhikkhu.


    This Dhammapada Part II podcast includes Chapters 18-26 (Verses 235-423). New episodes are published each week in this podcast. Verses 1-234 from Chapters 1-17 have already been published in Dhammapada Part I podcast. Please subscribe to Dhammapada Part I to listen to the earlier verses.


    Yuttadhammo Bhikkhu is a Canadian-born Theravada Buddhist monk, ordained in 2001 under the guidance of Venerable Ajaan Tong Sirimangalo. He has taught meditation courses in the Mahasi Sayadaw tradition since 2003 and gives online teachings via YouTube, as well as Dhamma talks to both intensive meditators and by invitation to the general public.



    Original Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/8ObG-L82hhw

    Our podcasts: https://podcast.sirimangalo.org/

    How To Meditate Booklet: https://htm.sirimangalo.org/

    Our Meditation Community and At-Home Meditation Course signup page: https://meditation.sirimangalo.org/

    Our Website: https://www.sirimangalo.org/

    Supporting This Work: https://www.sirimangalo.org/support

    Translations from: https://suttacentral.net/dhp256-272/en/buddharakkhita#270


    Keywords: Buddhism, Dhamma, Buddha, Monk, Bhikkhu, Sirimangalo, Yuttadhammo, Tipitaka, Pali, Dhammatthavagga,

    45 min

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A series on the Dhammapada, a set of 423 verse teachings given by the Buddha, including explanation of the Pali verse, a synopsis of the background story and application of the teaching to our practice by Yuttadhammo Bhikkhu.