I recently read the biography of Dipa Ma, really enjoyed it.
Can anyone recommened any books that are similar stories about other Theravadin Buddhists?
I find them really inspiring.
Thanks,
Tales of Theravadin Buddhists
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Re: Tales of Theravadin Buddhists
Let me recommend this about Dipa Ma's teacher: LIVING THIS LIFE FULLY: Stories and Teachings of Munindra by Mirka Knaster
>> Do you see a man wise [enlightened/ariya] in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.<< -- Proverbs 26:12
This being is bound to samsara, kamma is his means for going beyond. -- SN I, 38.
“Of course it is happening inside your head, Harry, but why on earth should that mean that it is not real?” HPatDH p.723
This being is bound to samsara, kamma is his means for going beyond. -- SN I, 38.
“Of course it is happening inside your head, Harry, but why on earth should that mean that it is not real?” HPatDH p.723
Re: Tales of Theravadin Buddhists
tiltbillings wrote:Let me recommend this about Dipa Ma's teacher: LIVING THIS LIFE FULLY: Stories and Teachings of Munindra by Mirka Knaster
Thanks Tilt...
Re: Tales of Theravadin Buddhists
Some links that you may wish to look at:
Ajahn Mun
http://www.luangta.com/English/site/book8_biomun.html
Ajahn Chah
http://forestsangha.org/biography-of-ajahn-chah/
Than Acharn Maha Bua
http://www.luangta.eu/site/about.php
metta
paul
Ajahn Mun
http://www.luangta.com/English/site/book8_biomun.html
Ajahn Chah
http://forestsangha.org/biography-of-ajahn-chah/
Than Acharn Maha Bua
http://www.luangta.eu/site/about.php
metta
paul
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The Quiet Mind, by John Coleman.
Living Buddhist Masters, by Jack Kornfield
Healing Through Insight Meditation, about Daw Hla Myint.
Living Buddhist Masters, by Jack Kornfield
Healing Through Insight Meditation, about Daw Hla Myint.
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Re: Tales of Theravadin Buddhists
Bhante G:
http://bhavanasociety.org/resource/jour ... _bhante_g/
I agree, it is nice to read the autobiographies of these great monks and nuns, lay people.
http://bhavanasociety.org/resource/jour ... _bhante_g/
I agree, it is nice to read the autobiographies of these great monks and nuns, lay people.
Re: Tales of Theravadin Buddhists
Thanks everyone....