Yellow Robe - A Real Buddhist's Journal

1. In This Very Life - The Liberation Teachings of the Buddha
(Teachings/General)

... concentration will be. With faith, effort, mindfulness and concentration, four of the five controlling faculties have been assembled. Wisdom, the fifth, needs no special introduction. If the first four ...

2. The Progress of Insight
(Practice/Meditation)

... achieves Nibbana and realize the Eightfold Noble’s Path.   Contents (Top) Translator's Foreword Introduction I. Purification ...

3. Books by Various Masters
(Books/Various Other Masters)

...  A brief introduction to Buddhism and insight meditation as well as an overview of the defilements of mind (the Ten Armies of Mara). On the Path to Freedom A complete guideline ...

4. Books by U Silananda Sayadaw
(Books/U Silananda Sayadaw)

...  An Introduction to Meditation An introduction to what is meditation, the benefit of meditation, and the practice of mindfulness. The Eightfold Path The talk talks ...

5. Books by Bhikkhu Pesala
(Books/Bhikkhu Pesala)

... those spirits tolerated their presence happily. An Introduction to Buddhism An introduction to what is Buddhism, who was Buddha, the Eightfold Noble Path, and ...

6. Biography of Venerable U Silananda Sayadaw
(Books/U Silananda Sayadaw)

...  An Introduction to the Law of Kamma Thoughts for the Occasion (Some Sayings of Lord Buddha on Death) An Introduction to the Doctrine of Anatta (No-Soul) Meditation Instructions ...

7. Biography of Venerable Mahasi Sayadaw
(Books/Mahasi Sayadaw)

... talk was played for each new batch of meditators, with a brief introduction by the Sayadaw. Within a few years of the establishment of the Sāsana Yeikthā at Yangon, many similar meditation centres were ...

8. Biography of Venerable Bhikkhu Pesala
(Books/Bhikkhu Pesala)

... 6 unknown.   Books: An Introduction to Buddhism An Introduction to Meditation An Explanation of Kamma An Explanation of Rebirth Porisada - The Man-Eater Where Have You Come From The Way ...

9. Introduction to Vipassana Meditation
(Practice/Meditation)

Venerable Ashin Silanandabhivamsa (Agga Maha Pandita) [ Biography of the Author ] (from the courtesy of nibbana.com) Vipassana meditation is an awareness meditation. It teaches you to be with the ...

10. Online Resources of Patimokkha
(Practice/The Patimokkha)

...  For an introductory background to the Patimokkha rules, see: Introduction to the Patimokkha Training Rules, by Thanissaro Bhikkhu  ...

11. The Patimokkha for Bhikkhuni
(Practice/The Patimokkha)

The Bhikkhuni Patimokkha The Bhikkhunis' Code of Discipline Translated from the Pali by Thanissaro Bhikkhu For free distribution only. Contents Translator's Introduction  ...

12. What are the Five Precepts and How to Take it
(Practice/The Five Precepts)

Introduction Normally in the sequence of after taking refuge in the Triple Gem, one may choose to take the five precepts as well. Again, before one makes the vow to take the five precepts, one should ...

13. How to Take the Triple Refuge
(Practice/The Triple Refugee)

Introduction Taking refuge in the Triple Gem is the first step to become a Buddhist. Before you decide to take refuge in the Triple Gem, you should read Triple Gem, and get fully acquainted with what ...

14. What is the Triple Gem?
(Practice/The Triple Refugee)

... its distribution or use. Otherwise, all rights reserved. Introduction Parts of this analysis of the Triple Gem were originally used to teach new monks here at the temple and have been printed ...

15. The Teaching of Non-Self
(Teachings/Non-Self)

... the readers too much on the side of English grammar and the little mixture between "English" and "American" words such as "practise" and "practice." Introduction "At that time, when the Blessed ...

16. The Burden of the Five Aggregates
(Teachings/The Five Aggregates)

... mixture between "English" and "American" words such as "practise" and "practice." Yi-Lei Wu November 29, 2003 Introduction The Buddha said, "O bhikkhus! I will tell you about the burden, ...

17. An Introduction to Kamma
(Teachings/Kamma)

... to suffer, however pious our hopes and prayers. Bibliography and Notes Bibliography An Introduction to the Law of Kamma, Sayādaw U Sīlānanda, Dhammacakka Meditation Center, Box 206, 2124 ...

18. Is this historic account true, correct, and authentic?
(FAQs/Buddhism History)

It is what most scholars agree upon to be true, correct, and authentic. This is based on the introduction to the Six Buddhist Councils included in the Sixth Buddhist Council Pali Canon CD.  ...

19. The Buddha's Life
(History/General)

... the township of Benares. Then the Blessed One addressed the group of five bhikkhus, 'These two extremes, Bhikkhus, should not be followed by one who has gone forth from the worldly life.'" The Introduction ...