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1.Dana – Giving
"Without abandoning these five qualities, one is incapable of entering & remaining in the first jhana... second jhana... the third jhana... the fourth jhana; incapable of realizing the fruit of stream-entry... the fruit of once-returning... the fruit of non-returning... arahantship. Which five? Stinginess as to one's monastery [lodgings]... one's family [of supporters]... one's gains... one's status, and stinginess as to (Comy. sharing) the Dhamma."
- AN 5.256-257
Conquer stinginess with a (Comy. giving of a) gift.
- Dhp 223
"And what is the treasure of generosity? There is the case of a disciple of the noble ones, his awareness cleansed of the stain of stinginess, living at home, freely generous, openhanded, delighting in being magnanimous, responsive to requests, delighting in the distribution of alms. This is called the treasure of generosity.
- AN 7.6
Then another deva exclaimed in the Blessed One's presence:
Giving is good, dear sir!
Even when there's next to nothing,
giving is good.
Giving with conviction (saddha) is good!
The giving of what's righteously gained
is good!
And Giving with discretion (Comy. with understanding) is good!
It's praised by the One Well-gone (Comy. Lord Buddha):
giving with discretion,
to those worthy of offerings
here in the world of the living.
What's given to them bears great fruit
like seeds sown in a good field.
- SN 1.33
Source: http://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/study/merit.html#dana
2. Video of MN 24 Rathavinita Sutta in Sinhala by Ven. Digamadulle Wimalananda Thero 29 Jun 2010
View the Video of MN 24 Rathavinita Sutta in Sinhala by Ven. Digamadulle Wimalananda Thero 29 Jun 2010 by clicking here: http://www.vihara.org.au/dhamma/video/2010/sutta_29jun.aspx
MN 24 Rathavinita Sutta in Sinhala by Ven. Digamadulle Wimalananda Thero 29 Jun 2010
Download the MP3 audio file for the above video
3.Special Vihara Event: Chaithya Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony, Saturday 23rd of June 2012
New! The Chaithya Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony will be held on Saturday, 23rd of June 2012. For more information please call the Vihara on 9702 6275. View the flyer here: http://www.vihara.org.au/pub/atts/2012/05/Foundation_Stone_23Jun12.jpg
4. Special Youth Event: Warburton Trip, Sunday 1st of July 2012
New! There will be no youth sil/retreat for the month of June due to the exams. But a dana trip to Warburton temple is planned for the youths on Sunday the 1st of July 2012. If you are interested in attending please contact Rasika on 0432 717 289 or 9543 5318.
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