The original version of the dhammapada is in the khuddaka nikaya, a division of the pali canon of theravada buddhism. Metta sutta karaniya metta sutta metta loving kindness is one of the four immeasurables or four divine states of buddhism. It is also available as at the zencast podcast at apples itunes store. This is a translation of the entire collection of 72 suttas, which includes some of the longer and more famous poems in the pali canon, such as the discourse on goodwill karaniya metta sutta, the discourse on treasures ratana sutta, and the discourse on protection mangala sutta. We are a nonresidential center in redwood city, california, dedicated to the study and practice of buddhist teachings. A new translation of the buddhist classic with annotations first edition first printing by fronsdal, gil isbn. All of these books are available in both print and ebook epub, kindle, pdf without drm. Bringing meditation to life and at home in the muddy water. The strength of this feeling is not limited to or by family, religion, or social class. Published articles by gil fronsdal books by gil fronsdal dharma stories by gil fronsdal reflections from gil.
If you have credits at book buyers that you wish to donate to imc, please ask them to give credit to the insight meditation center account. Mr fronsdal s commentaries of the sections of this sutta provide us with excellent teachings on how to live the buddhas way. Recorded at the insight meditation center in redwood city, ca on sept. The metta sutta is a beautiful example of how we can bring loving kindness to difficult.
It only goes on the list if you read continue reading sutta reading practice life list. The dhammapada is the most widely read buddhist scripture in existence, enjoyed by both buddhists and nonbuddhists. This treasury of essential buddhist writings draws from the most popular indian, tibetan, chinese, and japanese sources. Most simply, metta is the heartfelt wish for the wellbeing of oneself and others. Chant of metta sutta given at service at samish island sesshin june 2008. He has trained in both the japanese soto zen tradition and the insight meditation lineage of theravada buddhism of. Gil fronsdals new book is a translation of and commentary on the chapter of the eights ahakavagga, the fourth chapter of the suttanipata, itself a miscellaneous collection of pali buddhist verses including such classics as the kara. Imc is a communitybased meditation center in redwood city, ca for the practice of insight meditation guided by gil fronsdal and andrea fella. Readings from the dhammapada by gil fronsdal has recordings of gil fronsdal reading his entire translation of. The heart of buddhist meditation, nyanaponika thera.
Sep 22, 2014 tweet tweetit is with great pleasure that i present this loving kindness meditation with gil fronsdal. Gil fronsdals new book is a translation of and commentary on the chapter of the eights ahakavagga, the fourth chapter of the suttanipata, itself a miscellaneous collection of pali buddhist verses including such. This page was created from the metta sutta pages by andy olendzki that were formerly at the bcbs web site. These audio talks are available at many sources on the internet, such audio and the insight meditation center. To practice lovingkindness meditation, sit in a comfortable and relaxed manner. Whilst the atthakavagga isnt the best known of buddhist texts, it is widely believed to be one of the earliest, and it presents the core of the buddhas teaching without reference to many of the concepts. Thereon the buddha instructed them in the metta sutta and advised their return equipped with this sutta for their protection. Audio dharma is an archive of dharma talks given by gil fronsdal and various guest speakers at the insight meditation center in redwood city, ca. The sayings of the buddha, which is translated by thomas byrom with a foreword by ram dass and the second is the dhammapada. Metta dharma foundation mid peninsula insight meditation center noah levine dharma punx talks sacramento buddhist meditation group dharma talks from spirit rock free on soundcloud spirit rock meditation center sutta readings vipassana fellowship vipassana meditation as. Teachings of the buddha, which is translated with annotations by gil fronsdal and with a foreword by jack kornfield. Metta is lovingkindness, is one of the cornerstones of buddhist practice and a companion of mindfulness.
Voices of insight, sharron salzberg good in the middle. A guided meditation on emptying the mind with buddhist teacher gil fronsdal. Gil fronsdal is the primary teacher for the insight meditation center in redwood city, california. He has trained in both the japanese soto zen tradition and the insight meditation lineage of theravada buddhism of southeast asia. Gil fronsdal, a teacher in northern california, has been known to use the term gentle friendliness, which is the translation we most often use. Inspired by buddhist tradition, they offer educational programs integrating the spiritual dimensions of living, dying and transformation. Wisdom from the early teachings, shambhala, boulder, 2016, paperback. Cultivating friendliness and goodwill is an important partner to mindfulness meditation. The buddhas second discourse, in which he discusses the principle of anatta notself with the group of five ascetics. The practice of metta meditation is the systematic cultivation of our capacity for lovingkindness.
He was a theravada monk in burma and trained with jack kornfield to be a vipassana teacher. Gil has trained in both the soto zen and insight meditation schools of buddhism since 1975 and has a. Names of books and works are generally italicized with the authors name in parentheses after e. To reach the state of peace one skilled in the good should be capable and upright. These are mental states or qualities cultivated by buddhist practise. The dhammapada is one of the most widely read buddhist texts in the west and is probably one of the most frequently translated. In addition to simple and perhaps personal and creative forms of metta practice, there is a classic and systematic approach to metta as an intensive meditation practice. As gil fronsdal states, the search for the issue at hand is the search for what is closest at hand, for what is directly seen, heard, smelt, tasted, felt, and cognized in the present.
A new translation of the buddhist classic with annotations, edited by gil fronsdal boston. It is often considered, along with works like the baghavad gita and the tao te ching to be a classic of world religious literature and as such, of interest to many who would not consider themselves buddhist. An inspiring and very accessible compilation of essays and edited talks on the buddhist practice of mindfulness. Part a 5week online class gil fronsdal and david lorey. It is taught in the discourse on lovingkindness the metta sutta, a beautiful. Gil has practiced zen and vipassana since 1975 and has a ph. Gil has trained in both the soto zen and insight meditation schools of buddhism since 1975 and has a ph. He has been teaching since 1990 and has practiced zen and vipassana in the u. It is found in the pali canons khuddakapatha and sutta nipata with the title metta sutta the discourse on friendliness.
The text presents two distinct goals for leading a spiritual life. Along with dhammapadda, satthipattana sutta, metta sutta and the udana, many consider sutta nipata to represent the. The following is a basic set of instructions from the book the issue at hand by gil fronsdal. Along with dhammapadda, satthipattana sutta, metta sutta and the udana, many consider sutta nipata to represent the peak teachings within early buddhism. Metta sutta translated by gil fronsdal to reach the state of peace one skilled in the good should be capable and upright, straightforward and easy to speak to, gentle and not proud, contented and. Lovingkindness metta metta, or lovingkindness is the heartfelt wish for the wellbeing of oneself and others. Everyday zen dvedhavitakka sutta two kinds of thought. This is the buddhas first discourse, delivered shortly after his awakening to the group of five monks with whom he had practiced the austerities in the forest for many years. Pdf dhammapada gil fronsdal pdf download read online.
Episode 208 gil fronsdal atthakavagga, the book of. Gil fronsdals translation with commentary of one of the earliest of the surviving buddhist texts, the atthakavagga or books of eights, reveals the teachings to be remarkably simple and free of religious trappings. Part b a 6week online class taught by gil fronsdal, diana. Each talk illuminates aspects of the buddhas teachings. Anattalakkhana sutta the discourse on the notself characteristic. Dec 27, 2010 this page contains contact information specifically for print copies of sutta texts, either for purchase, free distribution or pdf download. There are many wonderful translations of the dhammapada from its original pali, but one of my favorites is the fairly recent translation by gil fronsdal.
Books by gil fronsdal dharma stories by gil fronsdal reflections from gil. The ahakavagga advances a largely apophatic outlook towards religious precepts and doctrine, admonishing its audience to avoid attachment to views i. Insight meditation center, 108 birch st, redwood city, ca. Gil fronsdal wide awake diana winston the heart of buddhas teaching. Included are articles on pali, the early buddhist schools, and many suttas and other parts of the vinaya, sutta, and abhidhamma pitakas. Few dharma teachers speak to my heart as does ezra bayda. We begin with our self and gradually extend the wish for wellbeing happiness to all beings. Books that we do not accept will be taken to book buyers in mountain view to receive book credits for the library. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Those bhikkhus returned to the forest, chanted the metta sutta, and practised metta meditation. The practice of lovingkindness can radically change our lives, helping us cultivate happiness in ourselves and compassion for others. Most talks we podcast are by gil fronsdal and the insight meditation center. The buddha before buddhism by gil fronsdal has the subtitle wisdom from the early teachings, and provides a new translation, with commentary, of the atthakavagga, or book of eights. I was always touched by gil s gentle, loving approach to the practice, and his wisdom in guiding students to more and more skillful means.
Because the classic meditation is fairly elaborate, it is usually undertaken during periods of intensive metta practice on retreat. Aug 06, 2010 i would like to offer here at metta refuge the complete dhammapada as translated and read by gil fronsdal. The pali word metta shares roots with the words gentleness and friendliness, and the belief is that metta is actually a combination of these pali terms. Sutta translations translations of articles transcribed talks. The source book is metta bhavana lovingkindness meditation by. A guide to finding peace within everyday chaos came into my life when i really needed to learn more about the gentle wisdom of opening up to what is. The lovingkindness sutta sings out the heart of the practice. Gil fronsdal is the coteacher at the insight meditation center in redwood city, california and the insight retreat center in santa cruz, california. The one, more often chanted by theravadin monks, is also referred to as kara. We are accepting books on buddhism and selected books from other spiritual traditions, as well as dvds.
The purpose is the same that the buddha had for his teachings, to guide us toward the end of suffering and the attainment of freedom. Metta can foster a closeness in our relationships to others. Gil brings the practice of mindfulness not only to. You dont have to be equal, you dont have to be better, you dont have. Gil fronsdals new book is a translation of and commentary on the chapter. You may also be interested in the document building a sutta library. Excerpts gratefully reprinted from the issue at hand by gil fronsdal, guiding teacher of insight meditation center. This is an excellent rendering of the sutta nipata, one of the most profound texts from the theravada tipitika, and more specifically, the sutta pitaka. Audio dharma is an archive of dharma talks given by gil fronsdal and various. Gil fronsdal gil fronsdal joins us to speak about his upcoming book, a translation of the pali atthakavagga, the book of eights.
Jun 26, 2018 gil fronsdal, a teacher in northern california, has been known to use the term gentle friendliness, which is the translation we most often use. Good will, by thanissaro bhikkhu is licensed under a creative commons attributionnoncommercial 4. The other three are compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity. This classic text of teaching verses from the earliest period of buddhism in india conveys the philosophical and practical foundations of the buddhist tradition. Practices of lovingkindness common ground meditation center. I believe the book is directed to those of us who are secular buddhists, looking for a way to live the current life without all the speculation and makebelieve of religious buddhism. Jun 16, 2011 a sutta reading practice life list is a record of all the complete sutta collections you have read, either canonical collections or anthologies, including the dates of each cycle. An excerpt from the book the issue at hand by gil fronsdal. Gil fronsdal 1954 is a buddhist who has practiced soto zen and vipassana since 1975, and is currently a buddhist teacher who lives in the san francisco bay area. The dhammapada audio dharma by gil fronsdal metta refuge.
Founded by frank ostaseski, metta institute is a catalyst for individual and cultural change. Excerpts from the book the issue at hand by gil fronsdal. By doing so, the devas then had goodwill towards the bhikkhus and looked after them. The metta sutta is the name used for two buddhist discourses pali.
As this sutta shows us, the buddha taught only a very small portion of what he knew. It is with great pleasure that i present this loving kindness meditation with gil fronsdal. The pali word metta shares roots with the words gentleness and friendliness, and the belief is that metta is. The metta sutta, translated by gil fronsdal in his book, the issue at hand what is boundless hearts. If you find these talks helpful in your practice, we encourage you to visit the insight meditation center and audio dharma websites to fully explore the wonderful imc community. The dhammapada thomas byrom and gil fronsdal buddhist. I found this to be so instructive that i want to share this with you in its entirety. Dhammacakkappavattana sutta setting in motion the wheel of dhamma. Take two or three deep breaths with slow, long and complete exhalations.
I was excited when i heard about this new translation, because the chapter of the eights is a fascinating work, presenting the dharma in a. Guided metta by gil fronsdal mindfulness exercises. The dhammapada, gil fronsdal in the buddhas words, bhikkhu bodhi the miracle of mindfulness, thich nhat hanh the life of the buddha, nyanamoli the great disciples of the buddha, bhikkhu bodhi, ed. The monks went back to the forest, and practicing the instruction conveyed, permeated the whole atmosphere with their radiant thoughts of metta or lovingkindness.
Gil fronsdal mindfulness meditations mindfulness exercises. The practice of metta meditation is a beautiful support to other awareness practices. Therefore the buddha advised them to return to the forest and taught them the metta sutta as an object of meditation, as well as for their protection. Gil fronsdal, a noted teacher in northern california, has been known to use the term gentle.
Similarly, in this sutta, the person develops these states in conjunction with all the factors for awakening. Insight retreat center all insight retreat center talks. With the buddha before buddhism, gil fronsdal offers a fresh translation of the ahakavagga the book of eights, a collection of 103 verses belonging to the canonical pali sutta nipata. Bhante g stresses in his book that first thing to do, is relax. Dharmapada is a collection of sayings of the buddha in verse form and one of the most widely read and best known buddhist scriptures. It is ten verses in length and it extols both the virtuous. Audio dharmaan introduction to metta by gil fronsdal. Loving kindness practice is a practice of goodwill for oneself and for someone else. Author posted on january 3, 2011 july 11, 2019 categories audio book tags audio book, sutta reading. Inspiring paragraph from the issue at hand by gil fronsdal. Not all the books in the pali canon are easy to find in english, let along translations that resonate with contemporary sensibilities. Metta metta, or lovingkindness, is one of the most important buddhist practices. Lovingkindness series 2018 white hall meditationwhite hall.
One of the very first teachers i discovered in my dharma practice was gil fronsdal. Boundless hearts is an organization of spiritual care companions and chaplains providing spiritual care to communities and individuals in the san francisco east bay. Metta has three distinct roles in buddhist practice. This book is an authorized reprint of wikipedia articles pertaining to the pali canon, the oldest collection of buddhist scriptures. The insight meditation center imc is a communitybased urban meditation center for the practice of vipassana or insight meditation. One recites specific words and phrases evoking a boundless warmhearted feeling. The brooklyn zen center library houses our collection of books, including introductions to zen practice, the foundational teachings, primary sources, commentaries, and the teachings of historical and modern teachers.
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