Aggācāra International Theravāda Education and Meditation Centre (Aggācāra International College)

I occasionally translate with the intention of assisting others in reading the Pali text in English. But since I have to be careful, this will make me anxious. It takes a while to complete, particularly at the moment while I'm working on the Visuddhimagga subcommentary. Besides that, long hour of sitting in front of computer leads to back pain, headache and tiredness in the eyes. However, in the peaceful moment of today, I have an inspiration. What if, instead of putting people before myself, I dedicate this translation work? Allow me to savor the process of studying the Pali and its exquisite significance from Visuddhimagga. The translation process no longer seems as tiresome as it did before the mental shift. I can take pleasure in the procedure. This is referred to as having a right view and thinking compassionately about myself first. How to analyse the above situation? During a moment of peace, a significant transformation occurred through a profound insight. The practitioner ...

 我们必须考虑我们的业力。如果我们的业力高而他人的业力低，由于他们的业力低，他们就无法与我们在一起。在佛教中，业（kamma）意味着有意图的行为。 业力意味着前世所做的事情，或者我们在今生最近或过去所做的行为。 如果我们的业力不相容，我们就无法在一起。即使我们的业力看似相容，如果我们的行为、举止和想法不相似，从长远来看我们终将分离。这。 就是为什么我们必须从各种可能性来思考。 We have to consider our kamma. If our kamma is high and the other person's karma is low, they cannot stay with us due to their low kamma. In Buddhism, kamma means intentional action. Karma means things done in past lives, or actions we have performed recently or in the past time in this life. If our kamma is not compatible, we cannot stay together. Even if our karma seems compatible, if our actions, behavior and thoughts are not similar, we will depart from each other in the long run. That's why we have to think from various possibilities.

 Dear devotees, brothers and sisters, We seek your kind contribution to the operational cost of Aggacara International Theravada Education and Meditation Centre in Yangon for the year 2025. The estimated cost of RM12,000 will cover the teachers' salaries and utility expenses.  We plan to open a free kindergarden for underprivileged children. Your kind assistance will enable us to continue our efforts in educational and outreach programmes.  

Let me share a story that illustrates how these four types of kamma manifest in our daily lives. In Buddhist teachings, there are four types of kamma that shape our experiences: Productive kamma (Janaka), Supportive kamma (Upatthambhaka), Obstructive kamma (Upapilaka), and Destructive kamma (Upaghataka).  There was a young girl who came to stay at an education center at the age of 9. She was fortunate to receive good food and quality education from various teachers. Her loving mother supported her education wholeheartedly and constantly encouraged her to continue her studies. However, when she turned 14, her mother passed away.  Her relatives especially her aunt then encouraged her to return to their village, claiming it was for further studies. In reality, the aunt had selfish motives - she wanted the girl to help care for her during childbirth and look after her new baby. Upon returning to the village, the girl abandoned her studies and spent her time playing with old friend...

 Pāḷi Class Khandha Sutta Part I: https://youtu.be/eeepPVrrLdk Part II: https://youtu.be/alwhES8laNY Part. III https://youtu.be/_IJYsLqeTMs?si=cSD_wzk1gnVs5ayn Abhidhamma Class Chapter of Compendium Part I:https://youtu.be/iSPu_K-l8cc Part II: https://youtu.be/v16E_c8OcCk

 Learning Khandha Sutta The recording is at Youtube. Here is the link:  Video 1: https://youtu.be/eeepPVrrLdk The below is the text: Learn Pāḷi Through Sutta Taught by Sayagyi Cālā Therī, 8 Jan 2024   KHANDHA SUTTA   Sabbāsīvisajātīnaṁ,   Dibbamantāgadhaṁ viya,  Yaṁ nāseti visaṁ ghoraṁ,   Sesañcāpi parissayaṁ. Ānākkhettamhi sabbattha,  sabbadā sabbapāṇinaṁ, Sabbaso pi nivāreti, parittaṁ taṁ b haṇā ma  he.   Oh good people! Let us recite this protective Sutta which, like the medicine of a divine mantra, destroys the terrible venom of all poisonous creatures and thoroughly destroys all other dangers to all beings in all places at all times within the sphere of Authority (of the Paritta). Virūpakkhehi me  mettaṁ,    Mettaṁ Erāpathehi me, Chabyāputtehi me mettaṁ, Mettaṁ Kaṇhāgotamakehi ca.   May there be love between me and the Virūpakkhas. May there be love between me and the Erāpathas. May there be love between me and t...

 Our books can be downloaded at Academia too. The links are: https://independent.academia.edu/AdCaLa https://independent.academia.edu/aggacara