Dhamma Conference Blog

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 40th Meeting (August 16, 2008)

2008-08-14T16:29:00.000-07:00

Dear friends of Dhamma,

The teleconference on Saturday, August 16, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha from Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, MI, USA.

This Dhamma Discussion will be based on "Chulagosinga" sutta. A sinhala version of this sutta is available at: http://metta.lk/tipitaka/2Sutta-Pitaka/2Majjhima-Nikaya/Majjhima1/031-culagosinga-s.html. Please ensure that you will have the correct Sinhala Fonts available at: http://metta.lk/fonts/index.html installed in order for the document to be viewed properly.

Please note that USA/Canada phone number of the conference bridge has changed: +1-201-793-9022.

Further details are as follows:

Participants using Telephones:
1. Dial the conference bridge number as usual (for example: +1-201-793-9022 when dialing from USA or Canada)
2. Enter the Conference Room Number ("8980674") followed by # when prompted
3. Enter the Security Code ("342662" or "DHAMMA") followed by # when prompted

Participants using Skype:
1. As usual, dial +9900827048980674 using Skype's Call Phones feature
2. Enter the Security Code ("342662") followed by # on the Skype keypad (using Skype's Call Phones feature) when prompted

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

May you be well, happy and peaceful!

Sisira Amarasinghe
sisira@amarasinghe.com
http://dhammaconference.blogspot.com/
Skype: skamarasinghe
(734)604-9496

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 39th Meeting (Aug 9, 2008)

2008-08-04T19:22:00.000-07:00

Dear friends of Dhamma,

We are pleased to inform you that we will be commencing the Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series for the year 2008/09 on Saturday, August 9, 2008.

The teleconference coming Saturday, August 9, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha from Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, MI, USA.

This Dhamma Discussion will be based on Vyagghapajja (Dighajanu) Sutta — "Conditions of Welfare: the Buddha's instructions for householders on how to preserve and increase wealth and happiness, in both the mundane and spiritual senses".

Please do remember that you now need to enter an additional security code of "342662" ("DHAMMA" on the telephone keypad) to join the conference. Further details are as follows:

Participants using Telephones:
1. Dial the conference bridge number as usual (for example: 1-605-475-8800 when dialing from USA or Canada)
2. Enter the Conference Room Number ("8980674") followed by # when prompted
3. Enter the Security Code ("342662" or "DHAMMA") followed by # when prompted

Participants using Skype:
1. As usual, dial +9900827048980674 using Skype's Call Phones feature
2. Enter the Security Code ("342662") followed by # on the Skype keypad (using Skype's Call Phones feature) when prompted

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

May you be well, happy and peaceful!

Sisira Amarasinghe
sisira@amarasinghe.com
http://dhammaconference.blogspot.com/
Skype: skamarasinghe
(734)604-9496

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 38th Meeting (April 26, 2008)

2008-04-26T03:18:00.000-07:00

The teleconference on Saturday, April 26, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted in the form of a Dhamma Deshana by Ven. Koppakande Sumanajothi from Ohio Buddhist Vihara in Cincinnati, OH, USA.

The topic for the Dhamma Deshana will be "Pancha Nivarana (Five Hindrances)".

Please do remember that you now need to enter an additional security code of "342662" ("DHAMMA" on the telephone keypad) to join the conference. Further details are as follows:

Participants using Telephones:
1. Dial the conference bridge number as usual (for example: 1-605-475-8800 when dialing from USA or Canada)
2. Enter the Conference Room Number ("8980674") followed by # when prompted
3. Enter the Security Code ("342662" or "DHAMMA") followed by # when prompted

Participants using Skype:
1. As usual, dial +9900827048980674 using Skype's Call Phones feature
2. Enter the Security Code ("342662") followed by # on the Skype keypad (using Skype's Call Phones feature) when prompted

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

May you be well, happy and peaceful!

Sisira Amarasinghe
sisira@amarasinghe.com
http://dhammaconference.blogspot.com/
Skype: skamarasinghe
(734)604-9496

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 37th Meeting (April 19, 2008)

2008-04-17T22:10:00.000-07:00

The teleconference on Saturday, April 19, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted by a panel, consisting of all participating venerable monks.

The discussion will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha of Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara.

The topic for this meeting will be: "Noble Eightfold Path".

Please do remember that you now need to enter an additional security code of "342662" ("DHAMMA" on the telephone keypad) to join the conference. Further details are as follows:

Participants using Telephones:
1. Dial the conference bridge number as usual (for example: 1-605-475-8800 when dialing from USA or Canada)
2. Enter the Conference Room Number ("8980674") followed by # when prompted
3. Enter the Security Code ("342662" or "DHAMMA") followed by # when prompted

Participants using Skype:
1. As usual, dial +9900827048980674 using Skype's Call Phones feature
2. Enter the Security Code ("342662") followed by # on the Skype keypad (using Skype's Call Phones feature) when prompted

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

May you be well, happy and peaceful!

Sisira Amarasinghe
sisira@amarasinghe.com
http://dhammaconference.blogspot.com/
Skype: skamarasinghe
(734)604-9496

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 37th Meeting (April 12, 2008)

2008-04-11T21:53:00.000-07:00

Due to unavoidable circumstances, we very much regret that the Dhamma Conference was not held this week.
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The teleconference on Saturday, April 12, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted by a panel, consisting of all participating venerable monks.

The discussion will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha of Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara.

The topic for this meeting will be: "Noble Eightfold Path".

Please do remember that you now need to enter an additional security code of "342662" ("DHAMMA" on the telephone keypad) to join the conference. Further details are as follows:

Participants using Telephones:
1. Dial the conference bridge number as usual (for example: 1-605-475-8800 when dialing from USA or Canada)
2. Enter the Conference Room Number ("8980674") followed by # when prompted
3. Enter the Security Code ("342662" or "DHAMMA") followed by # when prompted

Participants using Skype:
1. As usual, dial +9900827048980674 using Skype's Call Phones feature
2. Enter the Security Code ("342662") followed by # on the Skype keypad (using Skype's Call Phones feature) when prompted

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

May you be well, happy and peaceful!

Sisira Amarasinghe
sisira@amarasinghe.com
http://dhammaconference.blogspot.com/
Skype: skamarasinghe
(734)604-9496

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 36th Meeting (April 05, 2008)

2008-04-04T20:48:00.000-07:00

The teleconference on Saturday, April 05, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted in the form of a Dhamma Deshana by Ven P. Rahula from Windsor Buddhist Vihara.

The topic for the Dhamma Deshana will be "Good advice from Singalovada Sutta for a meaningful life".

The teleconference will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha of Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara.

Please do remember that you now need to enter an additional security code of "342662" ("DHAMMA" on the telephone keypad) to join the conference. Further details are as follows:

Participants using Telephones:
1. Dial the conference bridge number as usual (for example: 1-605-475-8800 when dialing from USA or Canada)
2. Enter the Conference Room Number ("8980674") followed by # when prompted
3. Enter the Security Code ("342662" or "DHAMMA") followed by # when prompted

Participants using Skype:
1. As usual, dial +9900827048980674 using Skype's Call Phones feature
2. Enter the Security Code ("342662") followed by # on the Skype keypad (using Skype's Call Phones feature) when prompted

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

May you be well, happy and peaceful!

Sisira Amarasinghe
sisira@amarasinghe.com
http://dhammaconference.blogspot.com/
Skype: skamarasinghe
(734)604-9496

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 35th Meeting (March 29, 2008)

2008-03-28T22:13:00.000-07:00

The teleconference on Saturday, March 29, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted by a panel, consisting of all participating venerable monks.

The discussion will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha of Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara.

The topic for this meeting will be: "Duties and Responsibilities".

Please do remember that you now need to enter an additional security code of "342662" ("DHAMMA" on the telephone keypad) to join the conference. Further details are as follows:

Participants using Telephones:
1. Dial the conference bridge number as usual (for example: 1-605-475-8800 when dialing from USA or Canada)
2. Enter the Conference Room Number ("8980674") followed by # when prompted
3. Enter the Security Code ("342662" or "DHAMMA") followed by # when prompted

Participants using Skype:
1. As usual, dial +9900827048980674 using Skype's Call Phones feature
2. Enter the Security Code ("342662") followed by # on the Skype keypad (using Skype's Call Phones feature) when prompted

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

May you be well, happy and peaceful!

Sisira Amarasinghe
sisira@amarasinghe.com
http://dhammaconference.blogspot.com/
Skype: skamarasinghe
(734)604-9496

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 34th Meeting (March 22, 2008)

2008-03-22T02:52:00.000-07:00

The teleconference on Saturday, March 22, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted by a panel, consisting of all participating venerable monks.

The discussion will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha of Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara.

The topic for this meeting will be: "Taking Refuge in the TRIPLE GEM (Continued)".

Please do remember that you now need to enter an additional security code of "342662" ("DHAMMA" on the telephone keypad) to join the conference. Further details are as follows:

Participants using Telephones:
1. Dial the conference bridge number as usual (for example: 1-605-475-8800 when dialing from USA or Canada)
2. Enter the Conference Room Number ("8980674") followed by # when prompted
3. Enter the Security Code ("342662" or "DHAMMA") followed by # when prompted

Participants using Skype:
1. As usual, dial +9900827048980674 using Skype's Call Phones feature
2. Enter the Security Code ("342662") followed by # on the Skype keypad (using Skype's Call Phones feature) when prompted

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

May you be well, happy and peaceful!

Sisira Amarasinghe
sisira@amarasinghe.com
http://dhammaconference.blogspot.com/
Skype: skamarasinghe
(734)604-9496

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 33rd Meeting (March 15, 2008)

2008-03-13T12:12:00.000-07:00

The teleconference on Saturday, March 15, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted by a panel, consisting of all participating venerable monks.

The discussion will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha of Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara.

The topic for this meeting will be: "Taking Refuge in the TRIPLE GEM (Continued)".

Please do remember that you now need to enter an additional security code of "342662" ("DHAMMA" on the telephone keypad) to join the conference. Further details are as follows:

Participants using Telephones:
1. Dial the conference bridge number as usual (for example: 1-605-475-8800 when dialing from USA or Canada)
2. Enter the Conference Room Number ("8980674") followed by # when prompted
3. Enter the Security Code ("342662" or "DHAMMA") followed by # when prompted

Participants using Skype:
1. As usual, dial +9900827048980674 using Skype's Call Phones feature
2. Enter the Security Code ("342662") followed by # on the Skype keypad (using Skype's Call Phones feature) when prompted

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

May you be well, happy and peaceful!

Sisira Amarasinghe
sisira@amarasinghe.com
http://dhammaconference.blogspot.com/
Skype: skamarasinghe
(734)604-9496

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 32nd Meeting (March 8, 2008)

2008-03-06T19:53:00.000-08:00

The teleconference on Saturday, March 8, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted by a panel, consisting of all participating venerable monks.

The discussion will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha of Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara.

The topic for this meeting will be: "Taking Refuge in the TRIPLE GEM".

Please do remember that you now need to enter an additional security code of "342662" ("DHAMMA" on the telephone keypad) to join the conference. Further details are as follows:

Participants using Telephones:
1. Dial the conference bridge number as usual (for example: 1-605-475-8800 when dialing from USA or Canada)
2. Enter the Conference Room Number ("8980674") followed by # when prompted
3. Enter the Security Code ("342662" or "DHAMMA") followed by # when prompted

Participants using Skype:
1. As usual, dial +9900827048980674 using Skype's Call Phones feature
2. Enter the Security Code ("342662") followed by # on the Skype keypad (using Skype's Call Phones feature) when prompted

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

May you be well, happy and peaceful!

Sisira Amarasinghe
sisira@amarasinghe.com
http://dhammaconference.blogspot.com/
Skype: skamarasinghe
(734)604-9496

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 31st Meeting (March 1, 2008)

2008-02-29T23:46:00.000-08:00

The teleconference on Saturday, March 1, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted by a panel, consisting of all participating venerable monks.

The discussion will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha of Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara.

The topic for this meeting will be: "Magga-Phala (Continued) and Arhatship".

Please do remember that you now need to enter an additional security code of "342662" ("DHAMMA" on the telephone keypad) to join the conference. Further details are as follows:

Participants using Telephones:
1. Dial the conference bridge number as usual (for example: 1-605-475-8800 when dialing from USA or Canada)
2. Enter the Conference Room Number ("8980674") followed by # when prompted
3. Enter the Security Code ("342662" or "DHAMMA") followed by # when prompted

Participants using Skype:
1. As usual, dial +9900827048980674 using Skype's Call Phones feature
2. Enter the Security Code ("342662") followed by # on the Skype keypad (using Skype's Call Phones feature) when prompted

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

May you be well, happy and peaceful!

Sisira Amarasinghe
sisira@amarasinghe.com
http://dhammaconference.blogspot.com/
Skype: skamarasinghe
(734)604-9496

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 30th Meeting (February 23, 2008)

2008-02-21T22:48:00.000-08:00

The teleconference on Saturday, February 23, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted by a panel, consisting of all participating venerable monks.

The discussion will be moderated and led by Ven. P. Sathindriya Thero of Triple Gem of the North Buddhist Organization in Minnesota.

The topic for this meeting will be: "Path and Fruit (Magga-Phala)".

Please do remember that with effect from Saturday, February 23 2008, you will need to enter an additional security code of "342662" ("DHAMMA" on the Telephone/Skype keypad) to join the conference. Further details are as follows:

Participants using Telephones:
1. Dial the conference bridge number as usual (for example: 1-605-475-8800 when dialing from USA or Canada)
2. Enter the Conference Room Number ("8980674") followed by # when prompted
3. Enter the Security Code ("342662" or "DHAMMA") followed by # when prompted

Participants using Skype:
1. As usual, dial +9900827048980674 using Skype's Call Phones feature
2. Enter the Security Code ("342662" or "DHAMMA") followed by # on the Skype keypad (using Skype's Call Phones feature) when prompted

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

May you be well, happy and peaceful!

Sisira Amarasinghe
sisira@amarasinghe.com
http://dhammaconference.blogspot.com/
Skype: skamarasinghe
(734)604-9496

Global Sinhala Dhamma Conference: New Security Code

2008-02-19T19:42:00.000-08:00

Dear Participants of the Global Sinhala Dhamma Conference:

With effect from Saturday, February 23 2008, you will need to enter an additional security code of "342662" ("DHAMMA" on the Telephone/Skype keypad) to join the conference. Further details are as follows:

Participants using Telephones:
1. Dial the conference bridge number as usual (for example: 1-605-475-8800 when dialing from USA or Canada)
2. Enter the Conference Room Number ("8980674") followed by # when prompted
3. Enter the Security Code ("342662" or "DHAMMA") followed by # on the telephone keypad when prompted

Participants using Skype:
1. As usual, dial +9900827048980674 using Skype's Call Phones feature
2. Enter the Security Code ("342662" or "DHAMMA") followed by # on the Skype keypad (using Skype's Call Phones feature) when prompted

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

May you be well, happy and peaceful!

Sisira Amarasinghe
sisira@amarasinghe.com
http://dhammaconference.blogspot.com/
Skype: skamarasinghe
(734)604-9496

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 29th Meeting (February 16, 2008)

2008-02-15T16:37:00.000-08:00

The teleconference on Saturday, February 16, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted by a panel, consisting of all participating venerable monks.

The discussion will be moderated and led by Ven. P. Sathindriya Thero of Triple Gem of the North Buddhist Organization in Minnesota.

The topic for this meeting will be: "Wise Attention (Yonisomanasikara) and Unwise Attention (Ayonisomanasikara)".

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 28th Meeting (February 9, 2008)

2008-02-07T20:15:00.000-08:00

The teleconference on Saturday, February 9, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted by a panel, consisting of all participating venerable monks.

The discussion will be moderated and led by Ven. P. Sathindriya Thero of Triple Gem of the North Buddhist Organization in Minnesota.

The topic for this meeting will be: "Meditation for Daily Living".

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 27th Meeting (February 2, 2008)

2008-02-01T20:56:00.000-08:00

The teleconference on Saturday, February 2, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted by a panel, consisting of all participating venerable monks.

The discussion will be moderated and led by Ven. Y. Sankichcha Thero of Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, Michigan, USA.

The topic for this meeting will be: "Buddhism: Rites and Rituals".

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 26th Meeting (January 26, 2008)

2008-01-24T17:17:00.000-08:00

The teleconference on Saturday, January 26, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted in the form of a Dhamma Deshana.

Ven. K. Bodhidhamma Thero (from Mahamevnawa Bhavana Asapuwa, Toronto, Canada) will deliver the 2nd part of his Dhamma Deshana on "Patichcha Samuppada". As usual, Dhamma Deshana will be followed by a Dhamma Discussion on the same topic.

The teleconference will be moderated and led by Ven. D. Indarathana Thero, an affiliate of Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, Michigan, USA.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 25th Meeting (January 19, 2008)

2008-01-15T10:02:00.000-08:00

The teleconference on Saturday, January 19, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted in the form of a Dhamma Deshana on "Patichcha Samuppada" by a Ven. K. Bodhidhamma Thero from Mahamevnawa Bhavana Asapuwa, Toronto, Canada, followed by a Dhamma Discussion on the same topic.

The teleconference will be moderated and led by Ven. D. Indarathana Thero, an affiliate of Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, Michigan, USA.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 24th Meeting (January 12, 2008)

2008-01-10T19:36:00.000-08:00

The teleconference on Saturday, January 12, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted by a panel, consisting of all participating venerable monks.

The discussion will be moderated and led by Ven. D. Indarathana, an affiliate of Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, Michigan, USA.

The topic for this meeting will be: "Apadana Sobhini Panna", which means: Wisdom Beautifies Character.

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 23rd Meeting (January 5, 2008)

2008-01-04T09:00:00.000-08:00

The teleconference on Saturday, January 5, 2008, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted by a panel, consisting of all participating venerable monks.

The discussion will be moderated and led by Ven. D. Indarathana, an affiliate of Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, Michigan, USA.

The topic for this meeting will be: "Gender Indifference in Buddhist Practice".

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 22nd Meeting (December 29, 2007)

2007-12-27T12:06:00.000-08:00

The teleconference on Saturday, December 29, 2007, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted by a panel, consisting of all participating venerable monks.

The discussion will be moderated and led by Ven. D. Indarathana, an affiliate of Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, Michigan, USA.

The topic for this meeting will be: "Buddhist Perspective On How To Manage Emotions".

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 21st Meeting (December 22, 2007)

2007-12-21T18:07:00.000-08:00

The teleconference on Saturday, December 22, 2007, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted by a panel, consisting of all participating venerable monks.

The discussion will be moderated and led by Ven. D. Indarathana, an affiliate of Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, Michigan, USA.

The topic for this meeting will be: "Dullabancha Manussattam", which means: "Rare is Birth as a Human Being".

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 20th Meeting (December 15, 2007)

2007-12-11T19:34:00.000-08:00

The teleconference on Saturday, December 15, 2007, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted by a panel, consisting of all participating venerable monks.

The discussion will be moderated and led by Ven. D. Indarathana of Hilda Jayawardanaramaya, Ottawa, Canada (An Affiliate of Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, Michigan, USA).

The topic for this meeting will be: "Dhammo Have Rakkathi Dhammachari", which means: "One who observes dhamma will be protected by dhamma".

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 19th Meeting (December 8, 2007)

2007-12-06T20:07:00.000-08:00

The teleconference on Saturday, December 8, 2007, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted by a panel, consisting of all participating venerable monks.

The discussion will be moderated and led by Ven. D. Indarathana of Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, Michigan.

The topic for this meeting will be: "The Eight Vicissitudes of Life (Attha Loka Dhamma): gain and loss, good repute and ill repute, praise and censure, pain and pleasure".

Global Sinhala Dhamma Discussion Series (Teleconference): 18th Meeting (December 1, 2007)

2007-11-29T19:10:00.000-08:00

The teleconference on Saturday, December 1, 2007, 7:00PM-9:00PM (EST), will be conducted by a panel, consisting of all participating venerable monks.

The discussion will be moderated and led by Ven. D. Indarathana of Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, Michigan.

The topic for this meeting will be: "Santhutti Paraman Dhanan".