Language: English

Vasubandhu’s «Three Natures»: A Practitioner’s Guide for Liberation

In this book, Ben Connelly shows the power of integrating early Buddhist psychology with the Mahayana emphasis on collective liberation. You’ll discover how wisdom from fourth-century India can be harnessed to heal and transform systems of harm within ourselves and our communities.

The three natures (svabhavas)—the imaginary, dependent, and complete, realized natures—are inherent aspects of all phenomena. The imaginary nature of things is what we think they are. Their dependent nature is that they appear to arise from countless conditions. The complete, realized nature is that they aren’t as we imagine them to be: things that can be grasped or pushed away. The three natures form the backbone of Yogacara philosophy, and by showing us how to see beyond our preconceived notions of ourselves and others, beyond the things that we’re convinced are “true,” they open up a path to personal and communal healing.

Dive into this empowering approach to freedom from suffering, from harmful personal and social patterns, and to finding peace and joyfulness in the present.

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Online lecture series: Kumarajiva’s Meditation Manual

Online lecture series: Kumarajiva’s Meditation Manual
Place: Somaiya Vidyavihar University (somaiya.edu), Mumbai, India
Date: 02.03. 2021 – 10.20. 2021

Audio: Download or Archive.org
Bhante’s working version of English translation: here
KJ Somaiya Institute of Dharma Studies YouTube Channel

We thank Somaiya University for their kindness and for sharing these great lectures.

This is the series of lectures by Ven. Dhammadipa, starting from 3rd Feb 2021, organized by KJ Somaiya Institute of Dharma Studies, Somaiya Vidyavihar University. These teachings are based on one of the three meditation manuals ascribed to Kumarajiva in Chinese catalogues: the Chanfa yaojie, which Ven. Dhammadipa has translated into English. The special features of the text are the incorporation of bodhisattva ideas into classical Buddhist meditation. He will use selections from the text to explicate the meditation method in comparative light, drawing extensively upon his study of the Abhidharmakosa and his long years of study and practice guided by his teachers of the forest tradition in Sri Lanka and Burma.

International Buddhist Conference

A virtual dialogue among Buddhist teachers/ scholars from the Pali and Sanskrit Traditions of Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhist Centre (tibetanbc.org)

A virtual dialogue among Buddhist teachers and scholars from the Pali and Sanskrit Traditions of Buddhism on the topic of Tisikha / Trishiksha (Theory and Practice for the lay audience), Samādhi-sikkhā/Samādhi-Śikṣā and a Q&A section with the online audience on 5th and 6th March 2021. (Bhante is speaking the second day of the conference.)

Audio: Download or Archive.org

Interview

Thank Tsadra Foundation (tsadra.org) for beautiful interview.
Tsadra Foundation Media Channel: Youtube

Audio: Download or Archive.org

1. On the Roots of Tathāgatagarbha and His Position on the Concept
2. On the Awakening of Faith in the Mahayana
3. On Yogachara, Shamatha and Vipashyana, and Tathāgatagarbha as Skillful Means
4. On the Nature of Mind in Yogachara
5. On How He Came to Study the Yogachara Tradition

Long-term meditation stay at Shanta Vana

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Dear friends,

we have the good news for those of you who want to devote a longer period of time to meditation. For this purpose, we managed to complete the reconstruction of the former forestry. House stands on a lonely clearing in the middle of the forest about a ten-minute walk from the main houses of Shanta Vana and creates really good conditions for intensive practice. There are two small and two larger rooms, a hall, a kitchen, two bathrooms and two toilets. The building is fully equipped.

At present, Venerable Dhammadipa’s remains at the center for a longer time and can provide guidance to the meditators.

The date and length of the meditation stay should be consulted with Venerable. If you are interested, contact us at
office@dha mmadipa.org. More information about Shanta Vana is on the website dhammadipa.cz/en/shanta-vana/.

We look forward to meeting you,

Metta

Retreat with venerable Dhammadipa at Shanta Vana

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Retreat was cancelled due coronavirus situation.

Dear friends,

this year’s retreat with the Venerable Dhammadipa will be at Shanta Vana (Sněhov) from Friday 10.2. until Sunday 10.11.

Venerable will lecture in Czech language,

Due to coronavirus risks, the number of participants is limited to 15,

Accommodation will be provided in double rooms,

Due to safety distances due coronavirus, the meditation will take place in a large tent, so bring warm clothes or a blanket with you,

Schedule your arrival after 4 pm (the evening program starts at 7 pm),

The end of the retreat is planned for Sunday morning,

Applications by email Dhammadipa.cz@gmail.com,

We look forward to meeting you! Mettá!

www.dhammadipa.cz/shanta-vana/