Here is the recording of Episode 23 of Vibe with Venerables, where we get to talk “live” to Buddhist masters together.
In Episode 23 of Vibe with Venerables, Bhante Sujato introduces us to the Attadaṇḍa Sutta (Discourse on Taking up Arms, Sutta Nipata 4.15), which shows us that the cause of all conflict is within, what the Buddha calls “the dart stuck in our heart”, and therefore, the solution to all conflict begins from within, removing that dart in the heart.
Bhante Sujato discusses conflict resolution, drawing parallels between historical and contemporary conflicts. He emphasizes the Buddha’s teachings on non-attachment and the importance of creating a common language of morality. Bhante highlights the role of greed, hatred, and ignorance in conflicts, using examples from personal experiences and historical events. He also discusses the significance of the Attadaṇḍasutta and the need for peace-building efforts. The session concludes with practical advice on conflict resolution and a reflection on the importance of maintaining shared values in a diverse world.
References
Suttanipāta (SNP) 4.15 Attadaṇḍasutta – Taking Up Arms
Pali chanting: Jaya-Parittam [AN 3.155]
Jayanto bodhiyā mūle
Sakyānaṁ nandi-vaḍḍhano
Evaṁ tvaṁ vijayo hohi
Jayassu jaya-maṅgale
Victorious at the foot of the Bodhi tree,
Was he who increased the Sakyans delight.
May you have the same sort of victory,
May you win victory blessings.
Aparājita-pallaṅke
Sīse paṭhavi-pokkhare
Abhiseke sabba-buddhānaṁ
Aggappatto pamodati
In the undefeated cross-legged sitting posture with [His] head
[Like] the lotus above the ground,
And consecrated by all the Buddhas,
He rejoiced in the utmost attainment.
Sunakkhattaṁ sumaṅgalaṁ
Supabhātaṁ suhuṭṭhitaṁ
Sukhaṇo sumuhutto ca
Suyiṭṭhaṁ brahma-cārisu
Truly propitious and auspicious,
A happy daybreak and a joyful rising,
A precious moment and a blissful hour
Will come for those who offer alms to those Leading the holy life.
Padakkhiṇaṁ kāya-kammaṁ
Vācā-kammaṁ padakkhiṇaṁ
Padakkhiṇaṁ mano-kammaṁ
Paṇīdhi te padakkhiṇe
Padakkhiṇāni katvāna
Labhant’atthe padakkhiṇe
Felicitous is bodily kamma
Verbal kamma is felicitous
Felicitous is mental kamma
When aspiring for felicity.
Having done the felicitous
They get felicitous rewards
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