This dhamma talk was taught by Sayadaw U Jotika on 02/19/2012 in Singapore. - Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=PSRGEQAAQBAJ - Apple Book: http://books.apple.com/us/book/id6741892863 - Download epub- Download pdf https://youtu.be/JqZhAtegakA?si=nn3Ezo1zrHsybNkf (I speak) broken English, not perfect English. If I try to speak perfect English, I won't be able to speak at all. Don't worry. I will speak good … Continue reading [Dhamma talk] The great stone face
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Dhamma Talk: Be yourself, your own reliance
Taught by Sayadaw U JotikaTranscribed by Viet Hung - Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=oHlGEQAAQBAJ - Apple Book: http://books.apple.com/us/book/id6741951761 - Download epub- Download pdf https://youtu.be/3P5k_WFSnJY?si=TXmX4EJ7t2Wtc_C0 I came to America for a holiday. I've been working so hard for two years continuously with no holiday. So, this year I thought, "Well, I deserve a holiday". I planned to travel. … Continue reading Dhamma Talk: Be yourself, your own reliance
Beauty (Sobhanakaranā Dhammā)
Transcribed by Viet Hung Below is a short dhamma talk taught by Yuttadhammo Bhikkhu from Sri Lanka, on Jul 30, 2024. You can find the original video posted on Youtube below and it is followed with the transcript. https://youtu.be/MW8B-dB9PN8?si=RbEtnz8KTrbJDMtv So, the dhammā for today is called the sobhanakaranā dhammā. The dhammās that make one beautiful. … Continue reading Beauty (Sobhanakaranā Dhammā)
[Dhamma talk] The Noble Nature
This dhamma talk was taught by Sayadaw U Jotika. - Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=OfRGEQAAQBAJ- Apple Book: http://books.apple.com/us/book/id6742061927- Download pdf https://soundcloud.com/viet-hung-nguyen-77/the-nobel-nature (I've) not (been) speaking English for nine months. So, I find it again a little bit hard to form the words and the sentences. So, imagine you go away to some place and not speak English … Continue reading [Dhamma talk] The Noble Nature
[Dhamma talk] Stress
This dhamma talk was taught by Sayadaw U Jotika on 23-02-1997. - Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=OvxQEQAAQBAJ- Apple Book: http://books.apple.com/us/book/id6743737950- Download pdf https://soundcloud.com/viet-hung-nguyen-77/05-ujotika-20-3-199-meditation There are some people living very simply in some parts of the world, but they are not voluntary. Give them a chance and they will collect more and more things. They will make their … Continue reading [Dhamma talk] Stress
[Dhamma talk] Meditation with visualization
Words from transcriber: This dhamma talk was taught by Sayadaw U Jotika on 20-03-1997. In this talk, Sayadaw taught a technique called "psychologically distance yourself". While it is not a meditation technique, it's a very useful one to prepare your mind and body right before meditating. And due to that well preparation, your meditation session … Continue reading [Dhamma talk] Meditation with visualization
[Dhamma talk] Emotions
Words from transcriber: This dhamma talk was taught by Sayadaw U Jotika on 06-04-1997. Due to the low quality of the recorded audio, there are quite a few of "can't get the words" in this transcript. However, you still can catch the complete content and the points Sayadaw wanted to make, I believe. In this … Continue reading [Dhamma talk] Emotions
[Dhamma talk] Karuna
Words from the transcriber: This dhamma talk was taught by Sayadaw U Jotika on 10-4-1997. Due to the low quality of the recorded audio, there are quite a few of "can't get the words" in this transcript. However, you still can catch the complete content and the points Sayadaw wanted to make, I believe. May … Continue reading [Dhamma talk] Karuna
[Dhamma talk] Re-connect with everyone the right way, including yourself
Taught by Sayadaw U Jotika on 27-3-1997. Words from transcriber: I got this dhamma talk from the Internet without title. Based on its content, I'd suggest to name it as "Re-connect with everyone the right way, including yourself". The more I recite those sentences shared by Sayadaw, the more I can feel the power of … Continue reading [Dhamma talk] Re-connect with everyone the right way, including yourself
[Dhamma talk] Health is the greatest wealth
Taught by Sayadaw U Jotika on 30-3-1997. May all mindfulness, peace and happiness be with you. - Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=0ItJEQAAQBAJ- Apple Book: http://books.apple.com/us/book/id6742443323 – Download epub– Download pdf https://soundcloud.com/viet-hung-nguyen-77/mp3-disc-6-5 I want to talk about a very universal topic, something that everybody values and everybody wants. Maybe some of you have read in Pali and in translation also: … Continue reading [Dhamma talk] Health is the greatest wealth
[Dhamma talk] “I make my mind my friend”
Taught by Sayadaw U Jotika on 16/03/1997 May all mindfulness, peace and happiness be with you. - Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=6UZKEQAAQBAJ- Apple Book: http://books.apple.com/us/book/id6742528324- Download epub- Download pdf https://soundcloud.com/viet-hung-nguyen-77/08-ujotika-16-3-1997 Today, I'll read a beautiful poem, like a gem. I love poem so much. It's like I'm collecting jewels, beautiful poems, dhamma poems. Poems are very, very … Continue reading [Dhamma talk] “I make my mind my friend”
[Dhamma talk] Giving and Loving
Taught by Sayadaw U Jotika on 13/03/1997 May all mindfulness, peace and happiness be with you. - Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=ymdMEQAAQBAJ- Apple Book: http://books.apple.com/us/book/id6742810882- Download epub- Download pdf https://soundcloud.com/viet-hung-nguyen-77/07-ujotika-13-3-1997 I thought of reading another poetry to you, but I changed my mind. Maybe next time I'll read another poetry. Because one thing keeps coming into my … Continue reading [Dhamma talk] Giving and Loving
[Guided meditation] Simplicity and Peacefulness
Taught and guided by Sayadaw U Jotika on 02/01/1997 Words from the transcriber (Viet Hung): The first 15 minutes of this Dhamma talk & guided meditation session is invaluable to any meditators. It's short, simple, concise yet the key points for meditating. At the moment, while I am not aware of Maluca Puta that Sayadaw … Continue reading [Guided meditation] Simplicity and Peacefulness
Dhamma talk: A Rebel and His Freedom
Taught by Sayadaw U Jotika on 06/20/2002 Words from the transriber (Viet Hung): Below is the transcript of a recorded Dhamma Discussion session with Sayadaw U Jotika. It has no title. However, based on the content of the whole discussion, I suggest to name it "A Rebel and His Freedom". Those are the two main … Continue reading Dhamma talk: A Rebel and His Freedom
Dhamma talk: Principles of living a happy life
Transcribed by: Viet Hung Words from the transcriber: This dhamma talk was delivered on 06/25/2004, by Sayadaw U Jotika. It was originally named as "Solitude", from the audio. It is the name of the poem that Sayadaw U Jotika used to share his thoughts. But in my opinion, what Sayadaw U Jotika taught goes much … Continue reading Dhamma talk: Principles of living a happy life
Dhamma talk: The power of Doubtfulness and Vipassana Meditation
Transcribed by: Viet Hung Words from the transcriber: This dhamma talk was delivered on 06/19/2004, by Sayadaw U Jotika. I got the audio from the Internet and didn't have the name of the talk. Based on the content, I named it as "The Power of Doubtfulness and Vipassana Meditation". Note. Text in bold are the … Continue reading Dhamma talk: The power of Doubtfulness and Vipassana Meditation
Dhamma Talk: How to live one’s life by Yuttadhammo Bhikkhu
This is another dhamma talk from Yuttadhammo Bhikkhu that I would suggest anyone who are seriously pursuing happiness should refer to. Especially, if you're Buddhist, this short talk addressing the question of 'how to live one's life?' would give you a great view on the map to get there. I'd like to express my deep … Continue reading Dhamma Talk: How to live one’s life by Yuttadhammo Bhikkhu
Dhamma Talk: Satipatthana in Daily Life by Yuttadhammo Bhikkhu
Once researching on Mahasatipatthana Sutta, I got to know some of dhamma talks from Yuttadhammo Bhikkhu. And here is one of the ones that I think it's very useful for people who are in the workforce, bearing too many responsibilities, stress, worries, confusion, tiredness, ... each and everyday. And that's how I sat down and … Continue reading Dhamma Talk: Satipatthana in Daily Life by Yuttadhammo Bhikkhu
Snow in the Summer by Sayadaw U Jotika
I happened to know this book, Snow in the Summer, nearly 15 years ago, once I started my journey to learn and practise Buddhism. At that time, I read the Vietnamese version of it. Then, I got to know about Sayadaw U Jotika and his teachings. Till now, I always considered that I was so … Continue reading Snow in the Summer by Sayadaw U Jotika
Dhamma Talk: Meditation for beginners
Words from the transcriber: This dhamma talk from Sayadaw U Jotika is another time-less teachings from Sayadaw. Those simple teachings hold true over the time and serve as the core for any meditators, not just for the beginners as in the title. It was a talk Sayadaw U Jotika taught to a group of meditators … Continue reading Dhamma Talk: Meditation for beginners