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sabbe satta bhavantu sukhi-tatta TIPITAKATIPITAKA AND TWELVE DIVISIONS Brief historical background Sutta Pitaka Vinaya Pitaka Abhidhamma Pitaka Twelve Divisions of Buddhist CanonsNine Divisions of Buddhist Canons Sutta Piį¹aka
ā The basket of discourses āMahÄsatipaį¹į¹hÄna Sutta (DN 22) {excerpt} - all infobubblesā Attendance on awareness āKÄyÄnupassanÄ
Dhammapada Verse 258 Chabbaggiya Vatthu-Who Speaks A Lot Is Not Necessarily Wise
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ā¢ Lake Superior Zendo
ā¢ Still Point Zen Buddhist Temple, Detroit
DN 22 - (D ii 290)
MahÄsatipaį¹į¹hÄna Sutta
This sutta is widely considered as a the main reference for meditation practice.
Note: infobubbles on all Pali words
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B. IriyÄpatha Pabba
Puna caĀ·paraį¹, bhikkhave, bhikkhu gacchanto vÄ āgacchÄmÄ«ā ti pajÄnÄti, į¹hito vÄ āį¹hitomhÄ«ā ti pajÄnÄti, nisinno vÄ ānisinnomhÄ«ā ti pajÄnÄti, sayÄno vÄ āsayÄnomhÄ«ā ti pajÄnÄti. YathÄ yathÄ vÄ panĀ·assa kÄyo paį¹ihito hoti, tathÄ tathÄ naį¹ pajÄnÄti.
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B. Section on postures
Furthermore, bhikkhus, a bhikkhu, while walking, understands: ‘I am
walking’, or while standing he understands: ‘I am standing’, or while
sitting he understands: ‘I am sitting’, or while lying down he
understands: ‘I am lying down’. Or else, in whichever position his kÄya is disposed, he understands it accordingly.
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Iti ajjhattaį¹ vÄ kÄye kÄyÄnupassÄ« viharati, bahiddhÄ vÄ kÄye kÄyÄnupassÄ« viharati, ajjhatta-bahiddhÄ vÄ kÄye kÄyÄnupassÄ« viharati; samudaya-dhammĀ·ÄnupassÄ« vÄ kÄyasmiį¹ viharati, vaya-dhammĀ·ÄnupassÄ« vÄ kÄyasmiį¹ viharati, samudaya-vaya-dhammĀ·ÄnupassÄ« vÄ kÄyasmiį¹ viharati; āatthi kÄyoā ti vÄ panĀ·assa sati paccupaį¹į¹hitÄ hoti, yÄvadeva ƱÄį¹aĀ·mattÄya paį¹issatiĀ·mattÄya,{1} aĀ·nissito ca viharati, na ca kiƱci loke upÄdiyati. EvamĀ·pi kho, bhikkhave, bhikkhu kÄye kÄyÄnupassÄ« viharati.
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Thus he dwells observing kÄya in kÄya internally, or he dwells observing kÄya in kÄya externally, or he dwells observing kÄya in kÄya internally and externally; he dwells observing the samudaya of phenomena in kÄya, or he dwells observing the passing away of phenomena in kÄya, or he dwells observing the samudaya and passing away of phenomena in kÄya; or else, [realizing:] “this is kÄya!” sati is present in him, just to the extent of mere ƱÄį¹a and mere paį¹issati, he dwells detached, and does not cling to anything in the world. Thus, bhikkhus, a bhikkhu dwells observing kÄya in kÄya.
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Verse 258. Who Speaks A Lot Is Not Necessarily Wise
Just because articulate
oneās not thereby wise,
hateless, fearless and secure,
a āwise oneā thus is called.
Explanation: A person cannot be described as learned simply
because he speaks quite a lot. He who is liberated and secure, non-hating
and fearless is described as a learned person.
Dhammapada Verse 258
Chabbaggiya Vatthu
Na tena pandito hoti
yavata bahu bhasati
khemi averi abhayo
“pandito” ti pavuccati.
Verse 258: He is not a wise man just because he talks much; only he who is
peaceful, free from enmity, and does no harm to others, is to be called ‘a wise
man’.
The Story of a Group of Six Bhikkhus
While residing at the Jetavana monastery, the Buddha uttered Verse (258) of
this book, with reference to a group of six bhikkhus.
Once, there was a group of six bhikkhus who made trouble at the place of
eating either in the monastery or in the village. One day, while some samaneras
were, having their alms-food, the group of six bhikkhus came in and said
boastfully to the samaneras, “Look! We only are the wise.” Then they
started throwing things about, leaving the place of eating in disorder. When the
Buddha was told about this, he said, “Bhikkhus! I do not say that one
who talks much, abuses and bullies others is a wise man. Only he who is free
from hatred, and harms no one is a wise man.”
Then the Buddha spoke in verse as follows:
Verse 258: He is not a wise man just because he talks
much; only he who is peaceful, free from enmity, and does no harm to
others, is to be called ‘a wise man’.
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Michigan
ā¢ Lake Superior Zendo
ā¢ Still Point Zen Buddhist Temple, Detroit
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Lake Superior Zendo (LSV) is a SÅtÅ Zen Buddhist temple located in Marquette, Michigan. The zendo was founded in 1990 by Tesshin Paul Lemberg, who received Dharma transmission from Rev. Shoken Winecoff of Ryumonji Zen Monastery.[1] Lake Superior Zendo is informally affiliated with Northern Michigan University through the Presque Isle Zen Community[2] and participates in local interfaith events.[3]
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Still Point Zen Buddhist Temple is located at 4347 Trumbull in Detroit, Michigan.
The community of Zen Buddhists welcomes people from all walks of life
and faiths to Sunday meetings, retreats and workshops. The temple was
founded by P’arang Geri Larkin. Her ordination on July 2, 1995 followed three years of Buddhist development at Maitreya Buddhist Seminary. She served as dharma teacher at the Zen Buddhist Temple in Ann Arbor, Michigan before founding Still Point Buddhist Temple. She was taught by Venerable Samu Sunim, a Korean Zen Master who has established several Buddhist temples in North America. Still Point Buddhist Temple traces its lineage to Korean Buddhism. The current guiding teacher of Still Point Zen Buddhist Temple is Koho Vince Anila. Koho is the 1st dharma successor of P’arang Geri Larkin, and was ordained in May 2003.
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Holland
Come into The Lost City
for amazing indoor fun! Laser tag, mini-bowling, mini-golf, video games
and ticket games with deluxe prize center! Great for group events -
birthdays, youth groups, sports teams, family parties, you name it!
Rothbury
Double JJ offers three
unique activities all at one resort. Come explore miles of scenic
horseback trails, perfect for riders of any skill level and age.
Experience the thrill of our indoor waterpark, Michigans tallest indoor
water- slide, a lazy/cra…
Essexville
Welcome to Sonic Skate, a
family owned and operated roller skating entertainment center serving
the Bay County area. Sonic Skate offers a clean, safe, wholesome family
environment. We provide a truly contemporary, well-supervised,
state-of-the-art fa…
Westland
Skateland West is one of
Michigan’s finest roller skating family fun centers and music venue.
Adrian
We are a wholesome family
entertainment center dedicated to providing skaters of all ages a clean
friendly environment to enjoy skating with their families and friends!
Jackson
Allskate Fun Center is
where virtual fun is reality!
Holt
Edru Skate A Rama
Roller/Inline Skating Rink was founded in Holt, MI, Edru Skate A Rama is
an indoor rink and open year round. One of the many fun family places
to go if you’re looking for things to do with kids in Michigan
Saginaw Twp
Gillis Family Fun Center
Roller/Inline Skating Rink was founded in Saginaw, MI, Gillis Family Fun
Center is an indoor rink and open year round.
Saint Johns
Michigan’s Source for
Outdoor laser tag.
Troy
AirTime Trampoline &
Game Park is Michigan’s trampoline and music experience unlike any other
coming to the Detroit area in July.
Grass Lake
Horseback Trail Riding at
Waterloo Rec.
Flint
Experience the ļæ½modernļæ½
way travelers moved across the county and the country in the early 1900s
when you climb aboard the narrow gauge Huckleberry Railroad. The 40
minute ride takes you through scenic woods and meadows and alongside
beautiful M…
Marie
The Soo Locks have been
referred to as one of the great wonders of the world and it is still the
largest waterway traffic system on earth. Your boat will travel along
the international shoreline of the lower harbor letting you experience
all the sigh…
Mackinaw City
Ride through history on
the Mackinaw Trolley as we narrate happenings and events along the way.
Fort Michilimackinac area, Old Mackinaw Point Lighthouse, Train and Car
Ferry Docks, The Mackinac Bridge, Father Marquette\’s Mission and Grave
Site at St…
Dearborn
Return to the world of
automotive pioneer Henry Ford at the Henry Ford Estate ~ Fair Lane in
Dearborn, Michigan. The Henry Ford Estate - Fair Lane includes the
residence of Henry and Clara Ford and his powerhouse consisting of not
only his generators…
Detroit
Enjoy two hour cruise on
the sparkling waters of the Detroit River, the world’s busiest
international waterway. Passengers of all ages discover countless sights
rich in history and anecdote during our expertly narrated river tours.
Glennie
Located on the historic
AuSable River floodwaters above the Alcona Dam, this 1100 acre park has
three miles of shoreline on each side of this trophy fish producing
river. Surrounded by the Huron National Forest and is a favorite home
away from home f…
There are so many fun places to go with kids in Michigan - great zoos and aquariums, museums, theme parks,
water parks and swimming pools, places to visit outdoors (many of which are cheap or free), historical places of
interest, activities and indoor play centres for toddlers as well as the usual family tourist attractions - take a look
below, lots of the best things to do with children in MI