Norman 37. Four or five times I went out from my cell, not having obtained peace of mind, my mind being unsubmissive. 38. This is the eighth night since my craving was completely rooted out. Delighting in vigilance because of many painful objects, I have obtained the annihilation of craving. I have done the Buddha’s… Continue reading 02.10 Sāmā Therī (37-38)
Tag: Removal of Enlightenment
Many of the Therīs in the Pali verses end by declaring their enlightenment in some way. In these suttas, all trace of their enlightenment has been removed.
02.08 Abhayamātā Therī [Abhaya’s Mother] (33-34)
Norman 33. Mother, from the soles of the feet upwards, from the head and hair downwards, consider this impure, evil-smelling body. 34. As I dwell in this way all my desire has been rooted out; the burning fever has been cut out; I have become cool, quenched. Weingast I once spent a week in bed… Continue reading 02.08 Abhayamātā Therī [Abhaya’s Mother] (33-34)
02.06 Mettikā Therī
Norman 29. Although I am pained, weak, with my youth gone, I go along leaning on a stick, having climbed the mountain. 30. I threw down my outer robe and turned my bowl upside down. I sat down on a rock. Then my mind was completely released. I have obtained the three knowledges. I have… Continue reading 02.06 Mettikā Therī
02.04 Aḍḍhakāsī Therī (25-26)
Norman 25. My wages of prostitution were as large as the revenue of the country of Kasi; the townspeople fixed that price and made me priceless in price. 26. Then I became disgusted with my beauty, and being disgusted I was disinterested in it. May I not run again through the journeying-on from rebirth to… Continue reading 02.04 Aḍḍhakāsī Therī (25-26)
01.18 Saṅghā Therī (18)
Norman 18. Giving up my house, gone forth, giving up son, cattle, and whatever was dear to me, giving up desire and hatred, and discarding ignorance, plucking out craving root and all, I have become stilled, quenched. Weingast When I left the only home I’d ever known, I thought I’d left everything behind. But I… Continue reading 01.18 Saṅghā Therī (18)
01.16 Sumanā, who went forth when old [Grandma Sumana] (16)
Norman 16. Lie down happily, old lady, clad in the garment which you have made; for your desire is stilled; you have become cool, quenched. Weingast After all those years looking after others, this old heart has finally learned to look after itself. Each act of kindness a stitch in this warm blanket that now… Continue reading 01.16 Sumanā, who went forth when old [Grandma Sumana] (16)
01.17 Dhammā Therī (17)
Read aloud in “Pamela Weiss Hosts Matty Weingast” Norman 17. I wandered for alms, leaning on a stick, weak; with trembling limbs I fell to the ground in that very spot. Seeing peril in the body, then my mind was completely released. Weingast Another day walking in circles with an empty bowl. Leaning on my… Continue reading 01.17 Dhammā Therī (17)
05.11 Thirty bhikkhunīs (117-121)
Read aloud in “Pamela Weiss Hosts Matty Weingast” Norman 117. “Having taken pestles, young men grind corn; nourishing wives and children, young men find wealth. 118. “Do the Buddha’s teaching; having done it one does not repent. Wash your feet quickly and sit down on one side. Intent on peace of mind, do the Buddha’s… Continue reading 05.11 Thirty bhikkhunīs (117-121)
03.02 Uttamā (42-44)
Read aloud in “Ayya Anandabodhi & Matty Weingast’s Dharma Talks at Insight Meditation South Bay – Silicon Valley” Norman 42. Four or five times I went out from my cell, not having obtained peace of mind, my mind being unsubmissive. 43. I went up to a bhikkhuni who was fit to be trusted by me.… Continue reading 03.02 Uttamā (42-44)
03.03 Another Uttamā Therī
This translation has been made available on Shambhala Publications book page. Norman 42. Four or five times I went out from my cell, not having obtained peace of mind, my mind being unsubmissive. 43. I went up to a bhikkhunī who was fit to be trusted by me. She taught me the doctrine, the elements… Continue reading 03.03 Another Uttamā Therī