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)
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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)
05.01 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)
03.06 Sukkā Therī (54-56)
Norman 54. What has happened to these men in Rajagaha? They remain as though they have drunk wine. They do not attend upon Sukkā when she is preaching the Buddha’s teaching. 55. But the wise drink the teaching, I think, which is not repellent, never causing surfeit, of sweet flavour, as travellers drink a rain-… Continue reading 03.06 Sukkā Therī (54-56)
01.07 Another Dhīrā (7)
Read aloud in “Ayya Anandabodhi & Matty Weingast’s Dharma Talks at Insight Meditation South Bay – Silicon Valley” Note: Norman refers to her as “Another Dhīrā” but Weingast and other sources say Virā. Norman 7. You are Dhīrā because of your firm (dhīra) mental states; you are a bhikkhuni with developed faculties. Bear your last… Continue reading 01.07 Another Dhīrā (7)
01.04 Tissā Therī [Tissa the Third(sic.)] (4)
Note: Weingast titles this poem “Tissa the Third.” It has been mentioned here that there is in fact no Tissa the third in the Therigatha. However there is in the Theragatha. See Bhante Sujato’s translation. Norman 4. Tissā, be trained in the training; may the opportune occasions not pass you by. Unfettered from all ties,… Continue reading 01.04 Tissā Therī [Tissa the Third(sic.)] (4)