Tikkhapaññā☁
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Solitary Buddhist practitioner | student of the Noble 8Fold Path
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May the Buddhasāsana last long!
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Here to share the gift of true Dhamma for your reflection
May the Buddhasāsana last long!
Mastodon: https://mastodon.online/@tikkhapanna
Twitter: https://x.com/tikkhapanna
The Buddha was once staying in a siṁsapā forest with a group of monks. He picked up ...
#Buddhism #Dhamma #BuddhistPractice #Theravada #knowledge #Dharma
#Buddhism #Dhamma #BuddhistPractice #Theravada #knowledge #Dharma
February 9, 2026 at 10:51 AM
The Buddha was once staying in a siṁsapā forest with a group of monks. He picked up ...
#Buddhism #Dhamma #BuddhistPractice #Theravada #knowledge #Dharma
#Buddhism #Dhamma #BuddhistPractice #Theravada #knowledge #Dharma
Mendicants, these four who are competent, educated, assured, and learned, who have memorized the teachings and practice in line with the teachings, beautify the Saṅgha. What four?
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#Buddhism #Theravada #Dhamma #PaliCanon #suttas #sutta
February 8, 2026 at 10:45 AM
Mendicants, these four who are competent, educated, assured, and learned, who have memorized the teachings and practice in line with the teachings, beautify the Saṅgha. What four?
#Buddhism #Theravada #Dhamma #PaliCanon #suttas #sutta
#Buddhism #Theravada #Dhamma #PaliCanon #suttas #sutta
In the Taṇhāmūlaka Sutta, the Buddha says:
Mendicants, I will teach you about nine things rooted in craving. And what are the nine things rooted in craving?
#Buddhism #Theravada #Dhamma #PaliCanon #suttas #sutta #craving
Mendicants, I will teach you about nine things rooted in craving. And what are the nine things rooted in craving?
#Buddhism #Theravada #Dhamma #PaliCanon #suttas #sutta #craving
February 7, 2026 at 10:37 AM
In the Taṇhāmūlaka Sutta, the Buddha says:
Mendicants, I will teach you about nine things rooted in craving. And what are the nine things rooted in craving?
#Buddhism #Theravada #Dhamma #PaliCanon #suttas #sutta #craving
Mendicants, I will teach you about nine things rooted in craving. And what are the nine things rooted in craving?
#Buddhism #Theravada #Dhamma #PaliCanon #suttas #sutta #craving
The crucial thing is to be mindful of what is occurring, not to control what is occurring.
~Bhante Gunaratana
#mindfulness #meditation #Buddhism
~Bhante Gunaratana
#mindfulness #meditation #Buddhism
February 5, 2026 at 10:49 AM
The crucial thing is to be mindful of what is occurring, not to control what is occurring.
~Bhante Gunaratana
#mindfulness #meditation #Buddhism
~Bhante Gunaratana
#mindfulness #meditation #Buddhism
People are different from animals, aren’t they? ...
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#Buddhism #Dhamma #BuddhistPractice #Theravada #BuddhistWisdom #Dharma
February 4, 2026 at 10:53 AM
People are different from animals, aren’t they? ...
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#Buddhism #Dhamma #BuddhistPractice #Theravada #BuddhistWisdom #Dharma
The senior Venerable Pilindavaccha said this:
It was welcome, not unwelcome,
the advice I got was good.
Of the well-explained teachings,
I arrived at the best.
~Thag1.9
#Buddhism #Theravada #Dhamma #PaliCanon #suttas #sutta
It was welcome, not unwelcome,
the advice I got was good.
Of the well-explained teachings,
I arrived at the best.
~Thag1.9
#Buddhism #Theravada #Dhamma #PaliCanon #suttas #sutta
February 3, 2026 at 10:54 AM
The senior Venerable Pilindavaccha said this:
It was welcome, not unwelcome,
the advice I got was good.
Of the well-explained teachings,
I arrived at the best.
~Thag1.9
#Buddhism #Theravada #Dhamma #PaliCanon #suttas #sutta
It was welcome, not unwelcome,
the advice I got was good.
Of the well-explained teachings,
I arrived at the best.
~Thag1.9
#Buddhism #Theravada #Dhamma #PaliCanon #suttas #sutta
Kalyāṇamitta is... not just a matter of friendship; it’s about ...
*(Kalyāṇamitta in Pali means "spiritual friend", someone who is virtuous and supportive in one's spiritual journey, applicable to both monastic and householder relationships, and can be a teacher or mentor.)
#Buddhism
*(Kalyāṇamitta in Pali means "spiritual friend", someone who is virtuous and supportive in one's spiritual journey, applicable to both monastic and householder relationships, and can be a teacher or mentor.)
#Buddhism
February 2, 2026 at 10:22 AM
Kalyāṇamitta is... not just a matter of friendship; it’s about ...
*(Kalyāṇamitta in Pali means "spiritual friend", someone who is virtuous and supportive in one's spiritual journey, applicable to both monastic and householder relationships, and can be a teacher or mentor.)
#Buddhism
*(Kalyāṇamitta in Pali means "spiritual friend", someone who is virtuous and supportive in one's spiritual journey, applicable to both monastic and householder relationships, and can be a teacher or mentor.)
#Buddhism
The quality of generosity, what they call caga in Pali, is included in many sets of Dhamma teachings. One is the set of practices leading to ...
#Buddhism #Dhamma #BuddhistPractice #Theravada #generosity #giving
#Buddhism #Dhamma #BuddhistPractice #Theravada #generosity #giving
February 1, 2026 at 10:39 AM
The quality of generosity, what they call caga in Pali, is included in many sets of Dhamma teachings. One is the set of practices leading to ...
#Buddhism #Dhamma #BuddhistPractice #Theravada #generosity #giving
#Buddhism #Dhamma #BuddhistPractice #Theravada #generosity #giving
Mendicants, suppose it rains heavily on a mountain top, and the water flows downhill to fill the hollows, crevices, and creeks. As they become full, they fill up the pools...
#Buddhism #Theravada #Dhamma #PaliCanon #suttas #sutta #confidence
#Buddhism #Theravada #Dhamma #PaliCanon #suttas #sutta #confidence
January 31, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Mendicants, suppose it rains heavily on a mountain top, and the water flows downhill to fill the hollows, crevices, and creeks. As they become full, they fill up the pools...
#Buddhism #Theravada #Dhamma #PaliCanon #suttas #sutta #confidence
#Buddhism #Theravada #Dhamma #PaliCanon #suttas #sutta #confidence
The eight factors of the Noble Eightfold Path are not steps to be followed in sequence, one after another.
They can be more aptly described as ...
#Buddhism #Dhamma #Theravada #morality #meditation #wisdom
They can be more aptly described as ...
#Buddhism #Dhamma #Theravada #morality #meditation #wisdom
January 30, 2026 at 10:10 AM
The eight factors of the Noble Eightfold Path are not steps to be followed in sequence, one after another.
They can be more aptly described as ...
#Buddhism #Dhamma #Theravada #morality #meditation #wisdom
They can be more aptly described as ...
#Buddhism #Dhamma #Theravada #morality #meditation #wisdom
The Middle Way and its contrast with ‘my way’ is thus that quality of being totally ready to engage and attune to a situation but not needing anything from it.
~Ajahn Amaro
#Buddhism #Dhamma #BuddhistPractice #Theravada #BuddhistWisdom #Dharma
~Ajahn Amaro
#Buddhism #Dhamma #BuddhistPractice #Theravada #BuddhistWisdom #Dharma
January 29, 2026 at 10:03 AM
The Middle Way and its contrast with ‘my way’ is thus that quality of being totally ready to engage and attune to a situation but not needing anything from it.
~Ajahn Amaro
#Buddhism #Dhamma #BuddhistPractice #Theravada #BuddhistWisdom #Dharma
~Ajahn Amaro
#Buddhism #Dhamma #BuddhistPractice #Theravada #BuddhistWisdom #Dharma
The good thing about being highly individualistic, sceptical and doubtful is that you do tend to question everything.
One thing I appreciated with Ajahn Chah was that everything was up for questioning...
#Buddhism #Dhamma #BuddhistPractice #Theravada #BuddhistWisdom #Dharma
One thing I appreciated with Ajahn Chah was that everything was up for questioning...
#Buddhism #Dhamma #BuddhistPractice #Theravada #BuddhistWisdom #Dharma
January 28, 2026 at 10:46 AM
The good thing about being highly individualistic, sceptical and doubtful is that you do tend to question everything.
One thing I appreciated with Ajahn Chah was that everything was up for questioning...
#Buddhism #Dhamma #BuddhistPractice #Theravada #BuddhistWisdom #Dharma
One thing I appreciated with Ajahn Chah was that everything was up for questioning...
#Buddhism #Dhamma #BuddhistPractice #Theravada #BuddhistWisdom #Dharma
When it is quiet or when it is noisy, which is better?
#Buddhism #Dhamma #BuddhistPractice #Theravada #meditation #Dharma
#Buddhism #Dhamma #BuddhistPractice #Theravada #meditation #Dharma
January 25, 2026 at 11:25 AM
When it is quiet or when it is noisy, which is better?
#Buddhism #Dhamma #BuddhistPractice #Theravada #meditation #Dharma
#Buddhism #Dhamma #BuddhistPractice #Theravada #meditation #Dharma
In the Kaccānagotta Sutta, Venerable Kaccānagotta asks the Buddha:
Sir, they speak of this thing called ‘right view’. How is right view defined?
#Buddhism #Theravada #Dhamma #PaliCanon #suttas #sutta
Sir, they speak of this thing called ‘right view’. How is right view defined?
#Buddhism #Theravada #Dhamma #PaliCanon #suttas #sutta
January 24, 2026 at 10:35 AM
In the Kaccānagotta Sutta, Venerable Kaccānagotta asks the Buddha:
Sir, they speak of this thing called ‘right view’. How is right view defined?
#Buddhism #Theravada #Dhamma #PaliCanon #suttas #sutta
Sir, they speak of this thing called ‘right view’. How is right view defined?
#Buddhism #Theravada #Dhamma #PaliCanon #suttas #sutta
Generosity is the voluntary giving of a gift. This includes not only material gifts, but also ...
#Buddhism #Dhamma #BuddhistPractice #Theravada #BuddhistWisdom #Dharma
#Buddhism #Dhamma #BuddhistPractice #Theravada #BuddhistWisdom #Dharma
January 23, 2026 at 10:53 AM
Generosity is the voluntary giving of a gift. This includes not only material gifts, but also ...
#Buddhism #Dhamma #BuddhistPractice #Theravada #BuddhistWisdom #Dharma
#Buddhism #Dhamma #BuddhistPractice #Theravada #BuddhistWisdom #Dharma
If any of the Five Hindrances arise in the heart, then trouble and suffering will ...
#Buddhism #Dhamma #BuddhistPractice #Theravada #suffering #Dharma
#Buddhism #Dhamma #BuddhistPractice #Theravada #suffering #Dharma
January 22, 2026 at 10:41 AM
If any of the Five Hindrances arise in the heart, then trouble and suffering will ...
#Buddhism #Dhamma #BuddhistPractice #Theravada #suffering #Dharma
#Buddhism #Dhamma #BuddhistPractice #Theravada #suffering #Dharma
Having completed these things,
undefeated everywhere;
everywhere they go in safety:
this is their highest blessing.
Etādisāni katvāna,
Sabbattha maparājitā;
Sabbattha sotthiṁ gacchanti,
Taṁ tesaṁ maṅgalamuttaman”ti.
~Mangala Sutta
#Buddhism #Theravada #Dhamma #PaliCanon #suttas #sutta #blessing
undefeated everywhere;
everywhere they go in safety:
this is their highest blessing.
Etādisāni katvāna,
Sabbattha maparājitā;
Sabbattha sotthiṁ gacchanti,
Taṁ tesaṁ maṅgalamuttaman”ti.
~Mangala Sutta
#Buddhism #Theravada #Dhamma #PaliCanon #suttas #sutta #blessing
January 18, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Having completed these things,
undefeated everywhere;
everywhere they go in safety:
this is their highest blessing.
Etādisāni katvāna,
Sabbattha maparājitā;
Sabbattha sotthiṁ gacchanti,
Taṁ tesaṁ maṅgalamuttaman”ti.
~Mangala Sutta
#Buddhism #Theravada #Dhamma #PaliCanon #suttas #sutta #blessing
undefeated everywhere;
everywhere they go in safety:
this is their highest blessing.
Etādisāni katvāna,
Sabbattha maparājitā;
Sabbattha sotthiṁ gacchanti,
Taṁ tesaṁ maṅgalamuttaman”ti.
~Mangala Sutta
#Buddhism #Theravada #Dhamma #PaliCanon #suttas #sutta #blessing
The word ‘Buddha’ is a lovely word - it means ‘the one who knows’ - and the first refuge is ...
#Buddhism #Dhamma #BuddhistPractice #Theravada #Dharma #Buddha
#Buddhism #Dhamma #BuddhistPractice #Theravada #Dharma #Buddha
January 17, 2026 at 11:25 AM
The word ‘Buddha’ is a lovely word - it means ‘the one who knows’ - and the first refuge is ...
#Buddhism #Dhamma #BuddhistPractice #Theravada #Dharma #Buddha
#Buddhism #Dhamma #BuddhistPractice #Theravada #Dharma #Buddha
When you know the peaceful mind continuously, and you know everything ...
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#Buddhism #Dhamma #BuddhistPractice #Theravada #BuddhistWisdom #Dharma #meditation
January 11, 2026 at 10:24 AM
When you know the peaceful mind continuously, and you know everything ...
#Buddhism #Dhamma #BuddhistPractice #Theravada #BuddhistWisdom #Dharma #meditation
#Buddhism #Dhamma #BuddhistPractice #Theravada #BuddhistWisdom #Dharma #meditation
To hold to a definition of what one “is” as a human being stands in the way of ...
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#Buddhism #Dhamma #BuddhistPractice #Theravada #BuddhistWisdom #Dharma
January 7, 2026 at 11:07 AM
To hold to a definition of what one “is” as a human being stands in the way of ...
#Buddhism #Dhamma #BuddhistPractice #Theravada #BuddhistWisdom #Dharma
#Buddhism #Dhamma #BuddhistPractice #Theravada #BuddhistWisdom #Dharma
Saddhā isn’t belief, but the intuitive sense that there is meaning; there are aims and energies that are worth more than just getting by. ...
#Buddhism #Dhamma #BuddhistPractice #Theravada #faith #Dharma
#Buddhism #Dhamma #BuddhistPractice #Theravada #faith #Dharma
January 3, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Saddhā isn’t belief, but the intuitive sense that there is meaning; there are aims and energies that are worth more than just getting by. ...
#Buddhism #Dhamma #BuddhistPractice #Theravada #faith #Dharma
#Buddhism #Dhamma #BuddhistPractice #Theravada #faith #Dharma
Sādhu anumodāna, thank you, John 🙏😊
February 23, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Sādhu anumodāna, thank you, John 🙏😊
If we're talking about realms of existence, yes, humans would be higher than animals.
But in this case, from the perspective of sīla & mettā, in the practice of harmlessness & goodwill, all living beings are equally entitled to life regardless of shape, size or realm of existence.
Hope this helps.
But in this case, from the perspective of sīla & mettā, in the practice of harmlessness & goodwill, all living beings are equally entitled to life regardless of shape, size or realm of existence.
Hope this helps.
November 20, 2024 at 2:43 AM
If we're talking about realms of existence, yes, humans would be higher than animals.
But in this case, from the perspective of sīla & mettā, in the practice of harmlessness & goodwill, all living beings are equally entitled to life regardless of shape, size or realm of existence.
Hope this helps.
But in this case, from the perspective of sīla & mettā, in the practice of harmlessness & goodwill, all living beings are equally entitled to life regardless of shape, size or realm of existence.
Hope this helps.