Dharma Records

Tears of Gaza

Posted by Anandajoti on Friday, 17th February, 2012

A devastating documentary on the effects of modern warfare, concentrating on people who are undoubtedly innocent of any crime or provocation: the children who were caught up in a war zone.

Why the Buddha Suffered

Posted by Anandajoti on Sunday, 12th February, 2012

A new text and translation of a section of the Apadāna, together with its commentary, explaining why the Buddha suffered in his last life.

BWV 015: Merits follow one to the Next World

Posted by Anandajoti on Saturday, 11th February, 2012

A rich merchant dies after living like a pauper. The Buddha explains that in a previous life he had given alms to a Paccekabuddha, and so in this life he became rich; however, he regreted it later, so he couldn’t enjoy it.

Somawati Stupa Vandana led by Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thero

Posted by Anandajoti on Friday, 10th February, 2012

Recollections of an impressive event in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka in 2004, and a video of a similar occasion from 2009.

Photographs from Wat Arun, the Temple of the Dawn

Posted by Anandajoti on Sunday, 5th February, 2012

New photo album from Wat Arun, the Temple of the Dawn, in Bangkok showing the Prangs, Viharn, Pavillions and Murals from the Ubosot.

BWV 014: Four Well-Said Verses

Posted by Anandajoti on Saturday, 4th February, 2012

Some verses that were taught to the Bodhisatta by a brāhman who had heard them from the Buddha Kassapa. He is rewarded with a thousand coins for each of the verses.

Ñāṇavīra Hamuduru

Posted by Anandajoti on Friday, 3rd February, 2012

This is a short documentary about the influential English monk Ven. Ñāṇavīra,

Easy Reading in your Browser: iReader for Firefox

Posted by Anandajoti on Thursday, 2nd February, 2012

A great help for anyone reading on the Internet comes in the form of an add-on for Firefox, which takes out the clutter and leaves the article.

Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi: Recollecting Ven. Bhikkhu Sumedha

Posted by Anandajoti on Sunday, 29th January, 2012

On the occasion of the official launch of the Bhikkhu Sumedha Trust in December 2011, Bhikkhu Bodhi wrote this recollection of the monk he described as his closest friend.

BWV 013: Four Things to Cultivate

Posted by Anandajoti on Saturday, 28th January, 2012

The yakkha Ālavaka asked the Buddha various questions on the spiritual life, and this verse is part of the answer.

Temple of the Tooth Relic

Posted by Anandajoti on Friday, 27th January, 2012

This 80-minute documentary presents an in-depth look at the famous Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy, Sri Lanka.

Lo Weda Sangarawa – Towards a Better World

Posted by Anandajoti on Sunday, 22nd January, 2012

Today I am including a recital of Lo Weda Sangarawa by Ven. Dickwelle Upatissa Mahathera. He is accompanied by a harmonium, which provides a very atmospheric backdrop to the verses.

BWV 012: Ten Things that should be Done

Posted by Anandajoti on Saturday, 21st January, 2012

The Bodhisatta, when he was King Janasandha, explained ten courses of action which, when not done, bring about regret in the future.

Roots of Paradise (Sri Lanka)

Posted by Anandajoti on Friday, 20th January, 2012

A 40-minute film covering the history and culture of Sri Lanka, and looking at the ancient capital of Anuradhapura, and moving on to Ritigala, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya and finally the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy.

Ajahn Brahm meets Ven. Ñāṇavimala

Posted by Anandajoti on Sunday, 15th January, 2012

Photos of Ajahn Brahm and Ven. Nyanavimala from around 19900

I only recently found out that Ajahn Brahm had met the great German monk Ven. Ñāṇavimala so when I met Ajahn recently I asked him to write down his impressions.

BWV 011: Various Dangers

Posted by Anandajoti on Saturday, 14th January, 2012

The Buddha explains various dangerous courses of action to the young man Sigāla.

Seven Wonders of the Buddhist World

Posted by Anandajoti on Friday, 13th January, 2012

Historian Bettany Hughes explains some of the basic Buddhist concepts, and at the same time show some of the riches of Buddhist culture.

New Website: Sri Lankan Pali Texts

Posted by Anandajoti on Sunday, 8th January, 2012

Launch of a new website of image files of the Pāḷi pages from the Sri Lankan Buddha Jayanti Tipitaka Granthamālā.

BWV 010: Six Faults

Posted by Anandajoti on Saturday, 7th January, 2012

A god comes and asks the Buddha various questions, including one about how many faults there are.

Life and Debt

Posted by Anandajoti on Friday, 6th January, 2012

This film, made in 2001 by Stephanie Black, explores the effect that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has on poor countries by forcing them into globilisation.