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By: Edward Reib

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Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA - Part 122: Bhikkhunivibhaṅga, Pācittiya LVI, LVII, LVIII, LIX & LX
Today at 7:00 PM

This is Part 122 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 "Bhikkhunivibhaṅga," which is the second part of the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets."


Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA - Part 121: Bhikkhunivibhaṅga, Pācittiya LII, LIII, LIV & LV
Last Friday at 7:00 PM

This is Part 121 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 "Bhikkhunivibhaṅga," which is the second part of the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets."


Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA - Part 120: Bhikkhunivibhaṅga, Pācittiya XLVIII, XLIX, L & LI
Last Thursday at 7:00 PM

This is Part 120 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 "Bhikkhunivibhaṅga," which is the second part of the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets."


Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA - Part 119: Bhikkhunivibhaṅga, Pācittiya XLII, XLIII, XLIV, XLV, XLVI & XLVII
09/25/2023

This is Part 119 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 "Bhikkhunivibhaṅga," which is the second part of the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets."


Buddhist Books: Padmasambhava - Part 10
09/12/2023

This is Part 10 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 Cantos 16, 17, and 18.


Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA - Part 118: Bhikkhunivibhaṅga, Pācittiya XXXIX, XL, XLI & XLII
09/07/2023

This is Part 118 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 "Bhikkhunivibhaṅga," which is the second part of the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets."


Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA - Part 117: Bhikkhunivibhaṅga, Pācittiya XXXV, XXXVI, XXXVII & XXXVIII
09/03/2023

This is Part 117 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 "Bhikkhunivibhaṅga," which is the second part of the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets."


Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA - Part 116: Bhikkhunivibhaṅga, Pācittiya XXXI, XXXII, XXXIII & XXXIV
09/01/2023

This is Part 116 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 "Bhikkhunivibhaṅga," which is the second part of the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets."


Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA - Part 115: Bhikkhunivibhaṅga, Pācittiya XXVIII, XXIX & XXX
08/28/2023

This is Part 115 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 "Bhikkhunivibhaṅga," which is the second part of the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets."


Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA - Part 114: Bhikkhunivibhaṅga, Pācittiya XXIV, XXV, XXVI & XXVII
08/24/2023

This is Part 114 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 "Bhikkhunivibhaṅga," which is the second part of the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets."


Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA - Part 113: Bhikkhunivibhaṅga, Pācittiya XXI, XXII & XXIII
08/19/2023

This is Part 113 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 "Bhikkhunivibhaṅga," which is the second part of the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets."


Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA - Part 112: Bhikkhunivibhaṅga, Pācittiya XVIII, XIX & XX
08/15/2023

This is Part 112 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 "Bhikkhunivibhaṅga," which is the second part of the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets."


Buddhist Books: Śūraṅgama Sūtra - Volume 8
08/10/2023

In this Special Episode, I'll be reciting Volume 8 of Śūraṅgama Sūtra. Śūraṅgama Sūtra is a Mahayana Buddhist scripture which first appeared in 8th century China, though it may have been circulated before that, possibly in India as well.


Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA - Part 111: Bhikkhunivibhaṅga, Pācittiya XV, XVI & XVII
08/08/2023

This is Part 111 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 "Bhikkhunivibhaṅga," which is the second part of the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets."


Buddhist Books: Padmasambhava - Part 9
08/05/2023

This is Part 9 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 Cantos 13, 14, and 15.


Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA - Part 110: Bhikkhunivibhaṅga, Pācittiya XI, XII, XIII & XIV
08/02/2023

This is Part 110 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 "Bhikkhunivibhaṅga," which is the second part of the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets."


Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA - Part 109: Bhikkhunivibhaṅga, Pācittiya VIII, IX & X
07/31/2023

This is Part 109 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 "Bhikkhunivibhaṅga," which is the second part of the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets."


Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA - Part 108: Bhikkhunivibhaṅga, Pācittiya V, VI & VII
07/28/2023

This is Part 108 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 "Bhikkhunivibhaṅga," which is the second part of the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets."


Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA - Part 107: Bhikkhunivibhaṅga, Pācittiya II, III & IV
07/25/2023

This is Part 107 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 "Bhikkhunivibhaṅga," which is the second part of the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets."


Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA - Part 106: Bhikkhunivibhaṅga, Pācittiya I
07/23/2023

This is Part 106 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 "Pācittiya," the fifth part of "Bhikkhunivibhaṅga," which is the second part of the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets."


Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA - Part 105: Bhikkhunivibhaṅga, Nissaggiya XI & XII
07/15/2023

This is Part 105 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 "Nissaggiya," the fourth part of "Bhikkhunivibhaṅga," which is the second part of the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets."


Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA - Part 104: Bhikkhunivibhaṅga, Nissaggiya VIII & IX, X
07/12/2023

This is Part 104 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 "Nissaggiya," the fourth part of "Bhikkhunivibhaṅga," which is the second part of the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets."


Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA - Part 103: Bhikkhunivibhaṅga, Nissaggiya VI & VII
07/02/2023

This is Part 103 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 "Nissaggiya," the fourth part of "Bhikkhunivibhaṅga," which is the second part of the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets."


Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA - Part 102: Bhikkhunivibhaṅga, Nissaggiya IV & V
06/30/2023

This is Part 102 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 "Nissaggiya," the fourth part of "Bhikkhunivibhaṅga," which is the second part of the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets."


Buddhist Books: Padmasambhava - Part 8
06/28/2023

This is Part 8 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 12.


Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA - Part 101: Bhikkhunivibhaṅga, Nissaggiya II & III
06/26/2023

This is Part 101 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 "Nissaggiya," the fourth part of "Bhikkhunivibhaṅga," which is the second part of the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets."


Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA - Part 100: Bhikkhunivibhaṅga, Nissaggiya I
06/23/2023

This is Part 100 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 "Nissaggiya," the fourth part of "Suttavibhaṅga," which is the first part of the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets."


Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA - Part 99: Bhikkhunivibhaṅga, Saṅghàdisesa IX & X
06/09/2023

This is Part 99 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 "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 98: Bhikkhunivibhaṅga, Saṅghàdisesa VII & VIII
06/04/2023

This is Part 98 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 97: Bhikkhunivibhaṅga, Saṅghàdisesa V & VI
06/01/2023

This is Part 97 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 96: Bhikkhunivibhaṅga, Saṅghàdisesa IV
03/29/2023

This is Part 96 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 95: Bhikkhunivibhaṅga, Saṅghàdisesa III
03/20/2023

This is Part 95 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 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.