Norman 27. Although I am thin, sick, and very weak, I go along leaning on a stick, having climbed the mountain. 28. I threw down my outer robe and turned my bowl upside down; I propped myself against a rock, tearing asunder the mass of darkness [of ignorance]. Weingast Somehow I kept climbing— though tired,… Continue reading 02.05 Cittā Therī [Chitta (sic.)] (27-28)
Tag: 90% Fabrication
Deciding how much of Weingast’s poems are original is very subjective. These classifications are only to be used as a guide. Please make your own assessment.
Protected: 02.04 Aḍḍhakāsī Therī (25-26)
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02.03 A certain unknown bhikkhuni [Sumangala’s Mother] (23-24)
Read aloud in “Pamela Weiss Hosts Matty Weingast” Weingast, as well as others, title this “Sumangala’s Mother” Because Weingast’s poem is closer to that of Ajahn Thanissaro’s, it is presented next to that one first. Note: There is not implicit or explicit sexual meaning in the Pali. Ven Thanissaro So freed! So freed!So thoroughly freed… Continue reading 02.03 A certain unknown bhikkhuni [Sumangala’s Mother] (23-24)
Protected: 02.02 Jentā (21-22)
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Protected: 02.01 Nandā [Abhirūpanandā] (19-20)
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Protected: 01.15 Uttarā Therī (15)
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01.13 Visakhā (13)
Norman 13. Do the Buddha’s teaching; having done it one does not repent; wash your feet quickly and sit down on one side. Weingast You say you’re too busy. That there’s never enough time. Take care of whatever you have to take care of. Then sit. Be honest. Do you really think you’re going to… Continue reading 01.13 Visakhā (13)
Protected: 01.08 Mittā Therī (8)
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