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Re: Uposatha Observance Club
Posted: Thu May 13, 2010 9:40 am
by Khalil Bodhi
Happy uposatha day everyone! Just in case anyone needs a quick review of the 8 precepts I've included them below:
The Eight Precepts:
1. Panatipata veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami
I undertake the precept to refrain from destroying living creatures.
2. Adinnadana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami
I undertake the precept to refrain from taking that which is not given.
3. Abrahmacariya veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami
I undertake the precept to refrain from sexual activity.
4. Musavada veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami
I undertake the precept to refrain from incorrect speech.
5. Suramerayamajja pamadatthana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami
I undertake the precept to refrain from intoxicating drinks and drugs which lead to carelessness.
6. Vikalabhojana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami
I undertake the precept to refrain from eating at the forbidden time (i.e., after noon).
7. Nacca-gita-vadita-visukkadassana mala-gandha-vilepana-dharana-mandana-vibhusanathana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami
I undertake the precept to refrain from dancing, singing, music, going to see entertainments, wearing garlands, using perfumes, and beautifying the body with cosmetics.
8. Uccasayana-mahasayana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami
I undertake the precept to refrain from lying on a high or luxurious sleeping place.
May your observance bear great fruit!
Source:
http://www.accesstoinsight.org/ptf/dham ... asila.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Re: Uposatha Observance Club
Posted: Thu May 13, 2010 3:04 pm
by Agent
Not sure if this has already been posted elsewhere, but I came across a good audio file of the
8 Precepts by the Amaravati Sangha.
Re: Uposatha Observance Club
Posted: Thu May 13, 2010 3:31 pm
by Khalil Bodhi
Thanks Agent! Sadhu!
Re: Uposatha Observance Club
Posted: Thu May 20, 2010 1:09 pm
by Khalil Bodhi
Tomorrow (or today depending on your location) is an uposatha day! Oh, and don't forget that Vesak is next week on the 28th! Sukhi hotu!
Re: Uposatha Observance Club
Posted: Mon May 24, 2010 1:58 am
by Maitri
Thanks for starting this observance club. I'm looking forward to learning to keep the 8 precepts on Uposatha dates as a way to strengthen my practice. I took off this past Friday from work for a personal Vesak day and enjoyed it as a time for being alone, quiet and reflective. I am looking forward to the 28th as well, it has been a full month of activities around here!
ATI has a great intro to Uposatha observance as well for noobs like me
http://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/auth ... l#uposatha
Thanks again for making this support on FB!
Re: Uposatha Observance Club
Posted: Mon May 24, 2010 9:38 am
by Khalil Bodhi
Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu!
Re: Uposatha Observance Club
Posted: Mon May 24, 2010 9:41 am
by PeterB
Uposatha observance has posed some practical problems for me. I am now reducing my number of work hours, so my intention is to become more observant in this very useful practice.
Re: Uposatha Observance Club
Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2010 9:44 am
by Khalil Bodhi
Happy Uposatha everyone!
Re: Uposatha Observance Club
Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2010 6:01 pm
by Agent
I totally forgot Uposatha is today. One of those rare occasions when it's a day earlier than the previous week.
Anyhow, Happy Uposatha to those more mindful than I am!
Re: Uposatha Observance Club
Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2010 7:39 pm
by Khalil Bodhi
Happy Uposatha! It completely caught me by surprise.
Re: Uposatha Observance Club
Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2010 8:31 pm
by Mawkish1983
I thought I'd have a go renewing my practice today, but I've only managed to keep the big five precepts. I'll try again next week. I want to step my practice up a gear...
Re: Uposatha Observance Club
Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2010 8:51 pm
by Sobeh
Saturday is uposatha (well, based on one calendar), which may already be today for you based on your time zone. Good day for it.
Re: Uposatha Observance Club
Posted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 1:42 pm
by Agent
Works for me. I'm observing today anyway since I missed it yesterday.
Weekend Upsothas are quite good.
Re: Uposatha Observance Club
Posted: Sun Jun 20, 2010 2:49 am
by Anicca
One hectic day - i don't like to realize just as it is ending that is is a special day. Oh well, got a few hours left at least - time to sit!
Re: Uposatha Observance Club
Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2010 11:37 pm
by Khalil Bodhi
I've missed a couple but tomorrow's an uposatha day. May its observance benefit all beings! And here's a great link to an uposatha day teaching:
http://bhikkhucintita.wordpress.com/201 ... ht-effort/ Sukhitaa hontu!