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Bhikkhu Anālayo’s e-learning course on the Nibbana sermons by Bhikkhu Katukurunde Ñāṇananda
Re: Bhikkhu Anālayo’s e-learning course on the Nibbana sermons by Bhikkhu Katukurunde Ñāṇananda
Since this is advertised as about sermons 1-11, perhaps it's going to be a three-year marathon...
Mike
Mike
Re: Bhikkhu Anālayo’s e-learning course on the Nibbana sermons by Bhikkhu Katukurunde Ñāṇananda
mikenz66 wrote:Since this is advertised as about sermons 1-11, perhaps it's going to be a three-year marathon...
Mike
Haha I think that's a pace I maybe able to keep up with!
"People often get too quick to say 'there's no self. There's no self...no self...no self.' There is self, there is focal point, its not yours. That's what not self is."
Ninoslav Ñāṇamoli
Senses and the Thought-1, 42:53
"Those who create constructs about the Buddha,
Who is beyond construction and without exhaustion,
Are thereby damaged by their constructs;
They fail to see the Thus-Gone.
That which is the nature of the Thus-Gone
Is also the nature of this world.
There is no nature of the Thus-Gone.
There is no nature of the world."
Nagarjuna
MMK XXII.15-16
Ninoslav Ñāṇamoli
Senses and the Thought-1, 42:53
"Those who create constructs about the Buddha,
Who is beyond construction and without exhaustion,
Are thereby damaged by their constructs;
They fail to see the Thus-Gone.
That which is the nature of the Thus-Gone
Is also the nature of this world.
There is no nature of the Thus-Gone.
There is no nature of the world."
Nagarjuna
MMK XXII.15-16
Re: Bhikkhu Anālayo’s e-learning course on the Nibbana sermons by Bhikkhu Katukurunde Ñāṇananda
Here's a recent interview with Bhikkhu Analayo on what he plans to do with the course (among other things):
https://www.bcbsdharma.org/article/the- ... 0Interview
Mike
https://www.bcbsdharma.org/article/the- ... 0Interview
Mike
Re: Bhikkhu Anālayo’s e-learning course on the Nibbana sermons by Bhikkhu Katukurunde Ñāṇananda
Thanks for keeping us all updated Mike.
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Re: Bhikkhu Anālayo’s e-learning course on the Nibbana sermons by Bhikkhu Katukurunde Ñāṇananda
Greetings Mike,
Yes, thank you for the update and reminder.
Metta,
Paul.
Yes, thank you for the update and reminder.
Metta,
Paul.
"The uprooting of identity is seen by the noble ones as pleasurable; but this contradicts what the whole world sees." (Snp 3.12)
"It is natural that one who knows and sees things as they really are is disenchanted and dispassionate." (AN 10.2)
"Overcome the liar by truth." (Dhp 223)
"It is natural that one who knows and sees things as they really are is disenchanted and dispassionate." (AN 10.2)
"Overcome the liar by truth." (Dhp 223)
Re: Bhikkhu Anālayo’s e-learning course on the Nibbana sermons by Bhikkhu Katukurunde Ñāṇananda
I love his answer to "Bhante, what is Nibbana?" Analayo is such an inspiration.mikenz66 wrote:Here's a recent interview with Bhikkhu Analayo on what he plans to do with the course (among other things):
https://www.bcbsdharma.org/article/the- ... 0Interview
Mike
"People often get too quick to say 'there's no self. There's no self...no self...no self.' There is self, there is focal point, its not yours. That's what not self is."
Ninoslav Ñāṇamoli
Senses and the Thought-1, 42:53
"Those who create constructs about the Buddha,
Who is beyond construction and without exhaustion,
Are thereby damaged by their constructs;
They fail to see the Thus-Gone.
That which is the nature of the Thus-Gone
Is also the nature of this world.
There is no nature of the Thus-Gone.
There is no nature of the world."
Nagarjuna
MMK XXII.15-16
Ninoslav Ñāṇamoli
Senses and the Thought-1, 42:53
"Those who create constructs about the Buddha,
Who is beyond construction and without exhaustion,
Are thereby damaged by their constructs;
They fail to see the Thus-Gone.
That which is the nature of the Thus-Gone
Is also the nature of this world.
There is no nature of the Thus-Gone.
There is no nature of the world."
Nagarjuna
MMK XXII.15-16
Re: Bhikkhu Anālayo’s e-learning course on the Nibbana sermons by Bhikkhu Katukurunde Ñāṇananda
I'm checking daily and I will definitely be attending this if I can sign up
Vayadhammā saṅkhārā appamādena sampādethā — All things decay and disappoint, it is through vigilance that you succeed — Mahāparinibbāna Sutta
Self-taught poverty is a help toward philosophy, for the things which philosophy attempts to teach by reasoning, poverty forces us to practice. — Diogenes of Sinope
I have seen all things that are done under the sun, and behold, all is vanity and a chase after wind — Ecclesiastes 1.14
Self-taught poverty is a help toward philosophy, for the things which philosophy attempts to teach by reasoning, poverty forces us to practice. — Diogenes of Sinope
I have seen all things that are done under the sun, and behold, all is vanity and a chase after wind — Ecclesiastes 1.14
Re: Bhikkhu Anālayo’s e-learning course on the Nibbana sermons by Bhikkhu Katukurunde Ñāṇananda
Javi wrote:I'm checking daily and I will definitely be attending this if I can sign up
Mike
Re: Bhikkhu Anālayo’s e-learning course on the Nibbana sermons by Bhikkhu Katukurunde Ñāṇananda
Thanks Mike! Registered!
Vayadhammā saṅkhārā appamādena sampādethā — All things decay and disappoint, it is through vigilance that you succeed — Mahāparinibbāna Sutta
Self-taught poverty is a help toward philosophy, for the things which philosophy attempts to teach by reasoning, poverty forces us to practice. — Diogenes of Sinope
I have seen all things that are done under the sun, and behold, all is vanity and a chase after wind — Ecclesiastes 1.14
Self-taught poverty is a help toward philosophy, for the things which philosophy attempts to teach by reasoning, poverty forces us to practice. — Diogenes of Sinope
I have seen all things that are done under the sun, and behold, all is vanity and a chase after wind — Ecclesiastes 1.14
Re: Bhikkhu Anālayo’s e-learning course on the Nibbana sermons by Bhikkhu Katukurunde Ñāṇananda
Thanks for the reminder Mike, I had forgotten to register, just did it now 
"People often get too quick to say 'there's no self. There's no self...no self...no self.' There is self, there is focal point, its not yours. That's what not self is."
Ninoslav Ñāṇamoli
Senses and the Thought-1, 42:53
"Those who create constructs about the Buddha,
Who is beyond construction and without exhaustion,
Are thereby damaged by their constructs;
They fail to see the Thus-Gone.
That which is the nature of the Thus-Gone
Is also the nature of this world.
There is no nature of the Thus-Gone.
There is no nature of the world."
Nagarjuna
MMK XXII.15-16
Ninoslav Ñāṇamoli
Senses and the Thought-1, 42:53
"Those who create constructs about the Buddha,
Who is beyond construction and without exhaustion,
Are thereby damaged by their constructs;
They fail to see the Thus-Gone.
That which is the nature of the Thus-Gone
Is also the nature of this world.
There is no nature of the Thus-Gone.
There is no nature of the world."
Nagarjuna
MMK XXII.15-16
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Re: Bhikkhu Anālayo’s e-learning course on the Nibbana sermons by Bhikkhu Katukurunde Ñāṇananda
Greetings,
I think I got about 2/3rd of the way through the first lecture before the connection dropped out...
There's some points being made by ven. Dhammadinna that would be worth considering by a certain ex-member who insisted that hard logical reasoning and debate was the bedrock of the Dhamma and truth. (roughly around the 35-45 minute mark, from memory).
Otherwise, there is no direct analysis of ven Nanananda' teachings yet, but I guess this introduction is still just scene setting and epistemology.
I'd recommend scanning the lecture notes first to see whether the present subject material is of interest, as if time is limited, it may be invested better in subsequent lectures.
EDIT: The final third focuses on ancient and traditional understandings of the meaning of the term "Theravada", presumably to soften any rigidity on what could or should reasonably be called Theravada, and the authority (or lack thereof) that it should yield. (Keep in mind here that his critics consider him to be heretical). This talk on the "shifting identity" of Theravada is set to commence again in the next lecture.
Metta,
Paul.
I think I got about 2/3rd of the way through the first lecture before the connection dropped out...
There's some points being made by ven. Dhammadinna that would be worth considering by a certain ex-member who insisted that hard logical reasoning and debate was the bedrock of the Dhamma and truth. (roughly around the 35-45 minute mark, from memory).
Otherwise, there is no direct analysis of ven Nanananda' teachings yet, but I guess this introduction is still just scene setting and epistemology.
I'd recommend scanning the lecture notes first to see whether the present subject material is of interest, as if time is limited, it may be invested better in subsequent lectures.
EDIT: The final third focuses on ancient and traditional understandings of the meaning of the term "Theravada", presumably to soften any rigidity on what could or should reasonably be called Theravada, and the authority (or lack thereof) that it should yield. (Keep in mind here that his critics consider him to be heretical). This talk on the "shifting identity" of Theravada is set to commence again in the next lecture.
Metta,
Paul.
"The uprooting of identity is seen by the noble ones as pleasurable; but this contradicts what the whole world sees." (Snp 3.12)
"It is natural that one who knows and sees things as they really are is disenchanted and dispassionate." (AN 10.2)
"Overcome the liar by truth." (Dhp 223)
"It is natural that one who knows and sees things as they really are is disenchanted and dispassionate." (AN 10.2)
"Overcome the liar by truth." (Dhp 223)
Re: Bhikkhu Anālayo’s e-learning course on the Nibbana sermons by Bhikkhu Katukurunde Ñāṇananda
The introductory talk is certainly useful background, and I look forward to Ven Analayo's typically acute analysis.
I would encourage people to register to get access to the talks as they occur, the notes, and the discussion forum. In previous lecture series Ven Analayo summarised the discussions at the start of each lecture, so the content of the discussion has an influence on the direction of the talks.
Mike
I would encourage people to register to get access to the talks as they occur, the notes, and the discussion forum. In previous lecture series Ven Analayo summarised the discussions at the start of each lecture, so the content of the discussion has an influence on the direction of the talks.
Mike
Re: Bhikkhu Anālayo’s e-learning course on the Nibbana sermons by Bhikkhu Katukurunde Ñāṇananda
Two lectures into Ven Analayo's talks I'm really enjoying this series. In particular some of the background that he brings to it.
In the first lecture, Ven Analayo pointed out that the monastery where Ven Nananada was living when these lectures were delivered was a strict forest meditation monastery, and used a variation on the Mahasi approach (which is, of course, obvious from Ven Nanananda's meditation manuals). These are, therefore, lectures designed to complement their practice. Nama-rupa comes up early in the first lecture. The understanding of nama-rupa is, as Ven Analayo points out, the first insight knowledge, so would be highly relevant to this audience.
Looking forward to the rest of the series. If you are not already registered I guess you'll have to wait to later to get access to the lectures.
Mike
In the first lecture, Ven Analayo pointed out that the monastery where Ven Nananada was living when these lectures were delivered was a strict forest meditation monastery, and used a variation on the Mahasi approach (which is, of course, obvious from Ven Nanananda's meditation manuals). These are, therefore, lectures designed to complement their practice. Nama-rupa comes up early in the first lecture. The understanding of nama-rupa is, as Ven Analayo points out, the first insight knowledge, so would be highly relevant to this audience.
Looking forward to the rest of the series. If you are not already registered I guess you'll have to wait to later to get access to the lectures.
Mike