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By: Edward Reib

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Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA - Part 94: Bhikkhunivibhaṅga, Saṅghàdisesa II
03/12/2023

This is Part 94 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the "Three Baskets" of pre-sectarian Buddhism, as translated into English from the original Pali Language. In this episode, we'll continue reading "Saṅghàdisesa," the second part of "Bhikkhunivibhaṅga," from the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets." "Bhikkhunivibhaṅga" literally means "Nuns Analysis," meaning the rules for Buddhist nuns. "Saṅghàdisesa" literally means "Formal Meeting," referring to the meeting of the nuns which must occur if a nun breaks one of these rules. During the meeting, the nun must admit in front of everyone that...


Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA - Part 93: Bhikkhunivibhaṅga, Saṅghàdisesa I
03/07/2023

This is Part 93 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the "Three Baskets" of pre-sectarian Buddhism, as translated into English from the original Pali Language. In this episode, we'll begin reading "Saṅghàdisesa," the second part of "Bhikkhunivibhaṅga," from the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets." "Bhikkhunivibhaṅga" literally means "Nuns Analysis," meaning the rules for Buddhist nuns. "Saṅghàdisesa" literally means "Formal Meeting," referring to the meeting of the nuns which must occur if a nun breaks one of these rules. During the meeting, the nun must admit in front of everyone that...


Buddhist Books: Padmasambhava - Part 7
02/28/2023

This is Part 7 of my recital of the "The Life & Liberation of Padmasambhava," a translation of "Padma Thang-yig," by Yeshe Tsogyal. In this episode, we'll read Canto 11.


Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA - Part 92: Bhikkhunivibhaṅga, Pārājika IV
02/14/2023

This is Part 92 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the "Three Baskets" of pre-sectarian Buddhism, as translated into English from the original Pali Language. In this episode, we'll continue reading "Pārājika," the first part of "Bhikkhunivibhaṅga," from the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets." "Bhikkhunivibhaṅga" literally means "Nuns Analysis," meaning the rules for Buddhist nuns. "Pārājika" literally means "Defeats," referring to the most important rules in pre-sectarian early Buddhism, for which one can be expelled from the original Buddhist Sangha.


Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA - Part 91: Bhikkhunivibhanga, Pārājika III
02/09/2023

This is Part 91 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the "Three Baskets" of pre-sectarian Buddhism, as translated into English from the original Pali Language. In this episode, we'll continue reading "Pārājika," the first part of "Bhikkhunivibhaṅga," from the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets." "Bhikkhunivibhaṅga" literally means "Nuns Analysis," meaning the rules for Buddhist nuns. "Pārājika" literally means "Defeats," referring to the most important rules in pre-sectarian early Buddhism, for which one can be expelled from the original Buddhist Sangha.


Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA - Part 91: Bhikkhunivibhaṅga, Pārājika III
02/09/2023

This is Part 91 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the "Three Baskets" of pre-sectarian Buddhism, as translated into English from the original Pali Language. In this episode, we'll continue reading "Pārājika," the first part of "Bhikkhunivibhaṅga," from the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets." "Bhikkhunivibhaṅga" literally means "Nuns Analysis," meaning the rules for Buddhist nuns. "Pārājika" literally means "Defeats," referring to the most important rules in pre-sectarian early Buddhism, for which one can be expelled from the original Buddhist Sangha.


Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA - Part 91: Bhikkhunivibhanga, Pārājika III
02/09/2023

This is Part 91 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the "Three Baskets" of pre-sectarian Buddhism, as translated into English from the original Pali Language. In this episode, we'll continue reading "Pārājika," the first part of "Bhikkhunivibhaṅga," from the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets." "Bhikkhunivibhaṅga" literally means "Nuns Analysis," meaning the rules for Buddhist nuns. "Pārājika" literally means "Defeats," referring to the most important rules in pre-sectarian early Buddhism, for which one can be expelled from the original Buddhist Sangha.


Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA - Part 90: Bhikkhunivibhaṅga, Pārājika II
02/02/2023

This is Part 90 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the "Three Baskets" of pre-sectarian Buddhism, as translated into English from the original Pali Language. In this episode, we'll continue reading "Pārājika," the first part of "Bhikkhunivibhaṅga," from the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets." "Bhikkhunivibhaṅga" literally means "Nuns Analysis," meaning the rules for Buddhist nuns. "Pārājika" literally means "Defeats," referring to the most important rules in pre-sectarian early Buddhism, for which one can be expelled from the original Buddhist Sangha.


Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA - Part 89: Bhikkhunivibhaṅga, Pārājika I
01/19/2023

This is Part 89 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the "Three Baskets" of pre-sectarian Buddhism, as translated into English from the original Pali Language. In this episode, we'll begin reading "Pārājika," the first part of "Bhikkhunivibhaṅga," from the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets." "Bhikkhunivibhaṅga" literally means "Nuns Analysis," meaning the rules for Buddhist nuns. "Pārājika" literally means "Defeats," referring to the most important rules in pre-sectarian early Buddhism, for which one can be expelled from the original Buddhist Sangha.


Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA - Part 88: Suttavibhaṅga, Sekhiyā Dhammā 51-75
01/16/2023

This is Part 88 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the "Three Baskets" of pre-sectarian Buddhism, as translated into English from the original Pali Language. In this episode, we'll finish reading "Sekhiyā Dhammā," the seventh part of "Suttavibhaṅga," which is the first part of the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets." "Suttavibhaṅga" means "Rule Analysis," and "Sekhiyā Dhammā" literally means "Good Behaviour" or "Etiquette" referring to the offences of wrong doing.


Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA - Part 87: Suttavibhaṅga, Sekhiyā Dhammā 41-50
01/12/2023

This is Part 87 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the "Three Baskets" of pre-sectarian Buddhism, as translated into English from the original Pali Language. In this episode, we'll continue reading "Sekhiyā Dhammā," the seventh part of "Suttavibhaṅga," which is the first part of the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets." "Suttavibhaṅga" means "Rule Analysis," and "Sekhiyā Dhammā" literally means "Good Behaviour" or "Etiquette" referring to the offences of wrong doing.


Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA - Part 86: Suttavibhaṅga, Sekhiyā Dhammā 31-40
01/05/2023

This is Part 86 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the "Three Baskets" of pre-sectarian Buddhism, as translated into English from the original Pali Language. In this episode, we'll continue reading "Sekhiyā Dhammā," the seventh part of "Suttavibhaṅga," which is the first part of the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets." "Suttavibhaṅga" means "Rule Analysis," and "Sekhiyā Dhammā" literally means "Good Behaviour" or "Etiquette" referring to the offences of wrong doing.


Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA - Part 85: Suttavibhaṅga, Sekhiyā Dhammā 21-30
01/01/2023

This is Part 85 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the "Three Baskets" of pre-sectarian Buddhism, as translated into English from the original Pali Language. In this episode, we'll continue reading "Sekhiyā Dhammā," the seventh part of "Suttavibhaṅga," which is the first part of the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets." "Suttavibhaṅga" means "Rule Analysis," and "Sekhiyā Dhammā" literally means "Good Behaviour" or "Etiquette" referring to the offences of wrong doing.


Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA - Part 84: Suttavibhaṅga, Sekhiyā Dhammā 11-20
12/25/2022

This is Part 84 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the "Three Baskets" of pre-sectarian Buddhism, as translated into English from the original Pali Language. In this episode, we'll continue reading "Sekhiyā Dhammā," the seventh part of "Suttavibhaṅga," which is the first part of the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets." "Suttavibhaṅga" means "Rule Analysis," and "Sekhiyā Dhammā" literally means "Good Behaviour" or "Etiquette" referring to the offences of wrong doing.


Padmasambhava - Part 6
12/20/2022

This is Part 6 of my recital of the "The Life & Liberation of Padmasambhava," a translation of "Padma Thang-yig," by Yeshe Tsogyal. In this episode, we'll read Canto 10.


Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA - Part 83: Suttavibhaṅga, Sekhiyā Dhammā 1-10
12/17/2022

This is Part 83 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the "Three Baskets" of pre-sectarian Buddhism, as translated into English from the original Pali Language. In this episode, we'll begin reading "Sekhiyā Dhammā," the seventh part of "Suttavibhaṅga," which is the first part of the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets." "Suttavibhaṅga" means "Rule Analysis," and "Sekhiyā Dhammā" literally means "Good Behaviour" or "Etiquette" referring to the offences of wrong doing.


Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA - Part 82: Suttavibhaṅga, Pāṭidesaniya IV
12/15/2022

This is Part 82 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the "Three Baskets" of pre-sectarian Buddhism, as translated into English from the original Pali Language. In this episode, we'll finish reading "Pāṭidesaniya," the sixth part of "Suttavibhaṅga," which is the first part of the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets." "Suttavibhaṅga" means "Rule Analysis," and "Pāṭidesaniya" literally means "Confession," referring to transgressions which must be confessed.


Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA - Part 81: Suttavibhaṅga, Pāṭidesaniya III
12/13/2022

This is Part 81 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the "Three Baskets" of pre-sectarian Buddhism, as translated into English from the original Pali Language. In this episode, we'll continue reading "Pāṭidesaniya," the sixth part of "Suttavibhaṅga," which is the first part of the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets." "Suttavibhaṅga" means "Rule Analysis," and "Pāṭidesaniya" literally means "Confession," referring to transgressions which must be confessed.


Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA - Part 80: Suttavibhaṅga, Pāṭidesaniya II
12/12/2022

This is Part 80 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the "Three Baskets" of pre-sectarian Buddhism, as translated into English from the original Pali Language. In this episode, we'll continue reading "Pāṭidesaniya," the sixth part of "Suttavibhaṅga," which is the first part of the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets." "Suttavibhaṅga" means "Rule Analysis," and "Pāṭidesaniya" literally means "Confession," referring to transgressions which must be confessed.


Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA - Part 79: Suttavibhaṅga, Pāṭidesaniya I
12/11/2022

This is Part 79 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the "Three Baskets" of pre-sectarian Buddhism, as translated into English from the original Pali Language. In this episode, we'll begin reading "Pāṭidesaniya," the sixth part of "Suttavibhaṅga," which is the first part of the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets." "Suttavibhaṅga" means "Rule Analysis," and "Pāṭidesaniya" literally means "Confession," referring to transgressions which must be confessed.


Fukanzazengi & One Year Anniversary Episode!
12/05/2022

This is a special episode in which we'll take a look at the past year of the Buddhist Books Podcast since it began on December 5th, 2021. I'll also be reciting Eihei Dogen's "Fukanzazengi" or "Universal Recommendation for Sitting Meditation," which he wrote in 1227 CE.


Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA - Part 78: Suttavibhaṅga, Pācittiya LXXXIX, XC, XCI & XCII
11/30/2022

This is Part 78 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the "Three Baskets" of pre-sectarian Buddhism, as translated into English from the original Pali Language. In this episode, we'll finish reading "Pācittiya," the fifth part of "Suttavibhaṅga," which is the first part of the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets." "Suttavibhaṅga" means "Rule Analysis," and "Nissaggiya" literally means "Forfeiture," referring to the rules of expiation involving forfeiture.


Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA - Part 77: Suttavibhaṅga, Pācittiya LXXXVI, LXXXVII & LXXXVIII
11/28/2022

This is Part 77 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the "Three Baskets" of pre-sectarian Buddhism, as translated into English from the original Pali Language. In this episode, we'll continue reading "Pācittiya," the fifth part of "Suttavibhaṅga," which is the first part of the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets." "Suttavibhaṅga" means "Rule Analysis," and "Nissaggiya" literally means "Forfeiture," referring to the rules of expiation involving forfeiture.


Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA - Part 76: Suttavibhaṅga, Pācittiya LXXXIV & LXXXV
11/24/2022

This is Part 76 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the "Three Baskets" of pre-sectarian Buddhism, as translated into English from the original Pali Language. In this episode, we'll continue reading "Pācittiya," the fifth part of "Suttavibhaṅga," which is the first part of the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets." "Suttavibhaṅga" means "Rule Analysis," and "Nissaggiya" literally means "Forfeiture," referring to the rules of expiation involving forfeiture.


Buddhist Books: Padmasambhava - Part 5
11/21/2022

This is Part 5 of my recital of the "The Life & Liberation of Padmasambhava," a translation of "Padma Thang-yig," by Yeshe Tsogyal. In this episode, we'll read Canto 9.


Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA - Part 75: Suttavibhaṅga, Pācittiya LXXXII & LXXXIII
11/19/2022

This is Part 75 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the "Three Baskets" of pre-sectarian Buddhism, as translated into English from the original Pali Language. In this episode, we'll continue reading "Pācittiya," the fifth part of "Suttavibhaṅga," which is the first part of the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets." "Suttavibhaṅga" means "Rule Analysis," and "Nissaggiya" literally means "Forfeiture," referring to the rules of expiation involving forfeiture.


Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA - Part 74: Suttavibhaṅga, Pācittiya LXXIX, LXXX & LXXXI
11/17/2022

This is Part 74 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the "Three Baskets" of pre-sectarian Buddhism, as translated into English from the original Pali Language. In this episode, we'll continue reading "Pācittiya," the fifth part of "Suttavibhaṅga," which is the first part of the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets." "Suttavibhaṅga" means "Rule Analysis," and "Nissaggiya" literally means "Forfeiture," referring to the rules of expiation involving forfeiture.


Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA - Part 73: Suttavibhaṅga, Pācittiya LXXVIII
11/14/2022

This is Part 73 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the "Three Baskets" of pre-sectarian Buddhism, as translated into English from the original Pali Language. In this episode, we'll continue reading "Pācittiya," the fifth part of "Suttavibhaṅga," which is the first part of the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets." "Suttavibhaṅga" means "Rule Analysis," and "Nissaggiya" literally means "Forfeiture," referring to the rules of expiation involving forfeiture.


Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA - Part 72: Suttavibhaṅga, Pācittiya LXXIV, LXXV, LXXVI & LXXVII
11/12/2022

This is Part 72 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the "Three Baskets" of pre-sectarian Buddhism, as translated into English from the original Pali Language. In this episode, we'll continue reading "Pācittiya," the fifth part of "Suttavibhaṅga," which is the first part of the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets." "Suttavibhaṅga" means "Rule Analysis," and "Nissaggiya" literally means "Forfeiture," referring to the rules of expiation involving forfeiture.


Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA - Part 71: Suttavibhaṅga, Pācittiya LXXII & LXXIII
11/06/2022

This is Part 71 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the "Three Baskets" of pre-sectarian Buddhism, as translated into English from the original Pali Language. In this episode, we'll continue reading "Pācittiya," the fifth part of "Suttavibhaṅga," which is the first part of the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets." "Suttavibhaṅga" means "Rule Analysis," and "Nissaggiya" literally means "Forfeiture," referring to the rules of expiation involving forfeiture.


Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA - Part 70: Suttavibhaṅga, Pācittiya LXX & LXXI
10/29/2022

This is Part 70 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the "Three Baskets" of pre-sectarian Buddhism, as translated into English from the original Pali Language. In this episode, we'll continue reading "Pācittiya," the fifth part of "Suttavibhaṅga," which is the first part of the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets." "Suttavibhaṅga" means "Rule Analysis," and "Nissaggiya" literally means "Forfeiture," referring to the rules of expiation involving forfeiture.


Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA - Part 69: Suttavibhaṅga, Pācittiya LXVIII & LXIX
10/26/2022

This is Part 69 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the "Three Baskets" of pre-sectarian Buddhism, as translated into English from the original Pali Language. In this episode, we'll continue reading "Pācittiya," the fifth part of "Suttavibhaṅga," which is the first part of the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets." "Suttavibhaṅga" means "Rule Analysis," and "Nissaggiya" literally means "Forfeiture," referring to the rules of expiation involving forfeiture.


Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA - Part 68: Suttavibhaṅga, Pācittiya LXV, LXVI & LXVII
10/22/2022

This is Part 68 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the "Three Baskets" of pre-sectarian Buddhism, as translated into English from the original Pali Language. In this episode, we'll continue reading "Pācittiya," the fifth part of "Suttavibhaṅga," which is the first part of the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets." "Suttavibhaṅga" means "Rule Analysis," and "Nissaggiya" literally means "Forfeiture," referring to the rules of expiation involving forfeiture.


Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA - Part 67: Suttavibhaṅga, Pācittiya LXI, LXII, LXIII & LXIV
10/20/2022

This is Part 67 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the "Three Baskets" of pre-sectarian Buddhism, as translated into English from the original Pali Language. In this episode, we'll continue reading "Pācittiya," the fifth part of "Suttavibhaṅga," which is the first part of the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets." "Suttavibhaṅga" means "Rule Analysis," and "Nissaggiya" literally means "Forfeiture," referring to the rules of expiation involving forfeiture.


Buddhist Books: Padmasambhava - Part 4
10/18/2022

This is Part 4 of my recital of the "The Life & Liberation of Padmasambhava," a translation of "Padma Thang-yig," by Yeshe Tsogyal. In this episode, we'll read Canto 8.


Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA - Part 66: Suttavibhaṅga, Pācittiya LVIII, LIX & LX
10/17/2022

This is Part 66 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the "Three Baskets" of pre-sectarian Buddhism, as translated into English from the original Pali Language. In this episode, we'll continue reading "Pācittiya," the fifth part of "Suttavibhaṅga," which is the first part of the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets." "Suttavibhaṅga" means "Rule Analysis," and "Nissaggiya" literally means "Forfeiture," referring to the rules of expiation involving forfeiture.


Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA - Part 65: Suttavibhaṅga, Pācittiya LIV, LV, LVI & LVII
10/15/2022

This is Part 65 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the "Three Baskets" of pre-sectarian Buddhism, as translated into English from the original Pali Language. In this episode, we'll continue reading "Pācittiya," the fifth part of "Suttavibhaṅga," which is the first part of the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets." "Suttavibhaṅga" means "Rule Analysis," and "Nissaggiya" literally means "Forfeiture," referring to the rules of expiation involving forfeiture.


Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA - Part 64: Suttavibhaṅga, Pācittiya LI, LII & LIII
10/10/2022

This is Part 64 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the "Three Baskets" of pre-sectarian Buddhism, as translated into English from the original Pali Language. In this episode, we'll continue reading "Pācittiya," the fifth part of "Suttavibhaṅga," which is the first part of the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets." "Suttavibhaṅga" means "Rule Analysis," and "Nissaggiya" literally means "Forfeiture," referring to the rules of expiation involving forfeiture.


Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA - Part 63: Suttavibhaṅga, Pācittiya XLVIII, XLIX & L
10/08/2022

This is Part 63 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the "Three Baskets" of pre-sectarian Buddhism, as translated into English from the original Pali Language. In this episode, we'll continue reading "Pācittiya," the fifth part of "Suttavibhaṅga," which is the first part of the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets." "Suttavibhaṅga" means "Rule Analysis," and "Nissaggiya" literally means "Forfeiture," referring to the rules of expiation involving forfeiture.


Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA - Part 62: Suttavibhaṅga, Pācittiya XLVI & XLVII
10/04/2022

This is Part 62 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the "Three Baskets" of pre-sectarian Buddhism, as translated into English from the original Pali Language. In this episode, we'll continue reading "Pācittiya," the fifth part of "Suttavibhaṅga," which is the first part of the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets." "Suttavibhaṅga" means "Rule Analysis," and "Nissaggiya" literally means "Forfeiture," referring to the rules of expiation involving forfeiture.