This set of verses is a conversation. It may be easier to follow in Ven. Gnanananda’s translation where the speakers are noted. See below. In Weingast’s version they seem to be all spoken by the bhikkhuni. Norman 291. “Formerly I carried an ascetic’s staff; now I am a deer-hunter; because of craving I have not… Continue reading 13.3 Cāpā Therī (291-311)
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13.2 Rohiṇī Therī (271-290)
Weingast’s poem available at BCBS website. Norman 271. “Lady, you fell asleep saying ‘Ascetics’; you wake up saying ‘Ascetics’; you praise only ascetics; assuredly you will be an ascetic. 272. “You bestow much food and drink upon ascetics; Rohini, now I ask you: Why are ascetics dear to you ‘? 273. “Not dutiful, lazy, living… Continue reading 13.2 Rohiṇī Therī (271-290)
10.1 Kisāgotamī Therī (213-223)
Norman 213. The state of having noble friends has been praised by the sage with reference to the world; if he resorted to noble friends, even a fool would be wise. 214. Good men are to be resorted to; in this way the wisdom of those who resort to them increases. Resorting to good men… Continue reading 10.1 Kisāgotamī Therī (213-223)
06.8 Vijayā (169-174)
Read aloud in “Ayya Anandabodhi & Matty Weingast’s Dharma Talks at Insight Meditation South Bay – Silicon Valley” Read aloud in “Pamela Weiss Hosts Matty Weingast” Norman 169. Four or five times I went forth from my cell, not having obtained peace of mind, my mind being unsubmissive. 170. I approached a bhikkhuni, honoured her,… Continue reading 06.8 Vijayā (169-174)
06.6: Mahā Pajāpatī Gotamī (157-162)
Norman 157. Buddha, hero, homage to you, best of all creatures, who released me and many other people from pain. 158. All pain is known; craving as the cause is dried up; the noble eightfold way has been developed; I have attained cessation. 159. Formerly I was mother, son, father, brother, and grandmother; not having… Continue reading 06.6: Mahā Pajāpatī Gotamī (157-162)
06.5 Anopamā Therī (151-156)
Norman 151. I was born in an exalted family, which had much property and much wealth. I possessed a good complexion and figure, being Majjha’s own daughter. 152. I was sought after by kings’ sons, longed for by merchants’ sons; one sent my father a messenger, saying, “Give me Anopama. 153. “However much that daughter… Continue reading 06.5 Anopamā Therī (151-156)
05.04 Nandā Therī [Sundarīnandā] (82.86)
Norman 82. “See the body, Nanda, diseased, impure, rotten. Devote the mind, intent and well concentrated, to contemplation of the unpleasant. 83. “As this is, so is that; as that is, so is this. It gives out a rotten evil smell, it is what fools delight in.” 84. Looking at it in this way, not… Continue reading 05.04 Nandā Therī [Sundarīnandā] (82.86)
05.01 A certain unknown bhikkhunī (67-71)
Norman 67. It is twenty-five years since I went forth. Not even for the duration of a snap of the fingers have I obtained stilling of the mind. 68. Not obtaining peace of mind, drenched with desire for sensual pleasures, holding out my arms, crying out, I entered the vihāra. 69. I went up to… Continue reading 05.01 A certain unknown bhikkhunī (67-71)
04.01 Bhaddā Kāpilānī (63-66)
Weingast’s title is “Bhadda Kapilani ~ Red Hair” The Essay From Lioness Roars to Purrs – A Review of The First Free Women by Matty Weingast begins with an analysis of these verses. Norman 63. Kassapa, the son, the heir of the Buddha, well concentrated, who knows his former habitation and sees heaven and hell,… Continue reading 04.01 Bhaddā Kāpilānī (63-66)
03.07 Selā Therī (57-59)
Norman 57. There is no escape in the world; what will you do with seclusion? Enjoy the delights of sensual pleasures; do not repent afterwards. 58. Sensual pleasures are like swords and stakes; the elements of existence are a chopping block for them; the delight in sensual pleasures of which you speak is now no… Continue reading 03.07 Selā Therī (57-59)