Becoming Buddha 2017 Spring Retreat
These are the pictures and Dhamma talks from our 2017 Becoming Buddha Spring Retreat at Won Dharma Center…
Becoming Explained – The Loka, Bhava, and Mula Suttas
There is much confusion as to the meaning of “becoming.” Due to this confusion, great license is taken in interpreting what is meant by becoming as taught by the Buddha. This confusion and the following misapplication of the Dhamma can be avoided by simply looking at the Buddha’s own words from the following three sutta’s…
The Chavalata Sutta – Right Intention, Dana and Dhamma Practice
In the Chavalata Sutta the Buddha teaches that Right Intention and the Paramita of Dana are fundamental aspects of the highest form of Dhamma practice…
Cula-Saccaka Sutta
In the Cula-Saccaka sutta the Buddha is challenged to debate by Saccaka, a follower of Nigantha Nataputta, the local leader of a Jain sect….
The Pali Canon – What The Buddha Taught
The Pali Canon consists of three distinct collections. It is often referred to as “The Tipitaka” or the three baskets. The first collection is the Vinaya Pitaka…