I would recommend this book for anyone whos got an established practice who might be looking for a more indepth exposition of the dhamma in fluid form. Clicking on a title in the index below will take you directly to the text or to another page that will tell you more about it. Upasika kee nanayon and the social dynamic of theravadin buddhist. Library articles and interviews on bhikkhunis in theravad buddhism. So i thought, ive been working at this for many days now, and yet my. Jan 30, 2018 every inandout breath upasika kee nanayon. The teachings of a thai buddhist lay woman, by upasika kee nanayon, and translated by. In the twentieth century, she grew to become one of the most famous teachers in thai. He gets to work with numbers every day, and he loves it. Among women, the major practice tradition is upasika kee nanayons.
The free audiobook is located on that print book s webpage in the description area look for the download buttons. My going forth the first kiwi bhikkhuni, a samaneri when this was written, discusses the current monastic landscape and the experience of going forth into homelessness analayo, bhikkhu. Upasika kee nanayon from the introduction to the book an. The book s title neatly summarizes the themes that run through many of these talks. Born in 1901 to a chinese merchant family in rajburi, a town to the west of bangkok, she was the eldest of five children or, counting her fathers children by a second wife, the eldest of eight. Thai forest tradition buddhist wisdom of the thai forest. An unentangled knowing by upasika kee nanayon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Aware right at awareness upasika kee nanayon youtube. Kary is a certified public accountant, chief financial officer and a writer. Publication date 19730101 usage attributionnoncommercialnoderivs topics buddhism publisher metta forest monastery collection buddha. Kor khao suan luang kee nanayon breath meditation condensed. The book also has a small pali pronunciation guide. Pure and simple book by upasika kee nanayon, thanissaro.
This bodhi leaf, by ajahn brahmavamso ajahn brahm is an essay on the path, and the qualities, that lead to nibbana. New book releases, bestsellers, author info and more at. Thanissaro bhikkhu, the translator, did a great job in capturing the urgency and ardency of upasika kees teachings on the dhamma. This volume contains the most extensive collection of kee nanayons teachings currently available in english. He was widely regarded as an arahant shooting starzl1. An unentangled knowing lessons in training the mind is upasika kee nanayon, who wrote by the name acharn kor kahosuanluang, is one of the most respected women teachers of dhamma in modern thailand. In the twentieth century, she grew to become one of the most famous teachers in thailandmale or femaleall the more remarkable because, rarer still, she was not a monastic but a layperson. Pdf pure and simple download full pdf book download. Evocative of the great ajahn chah, her teachings are earthly, refreshingly direct, and hard hitting. Acharya maha boowa maha thero listen to an enlightened.
Normally, illness is something we all have, but the type of illness where you can still do your work isnt recognised as illness. When manjiro, a japanese teenager, is thrown from his fishing boat during a storm, hes rescued by an american whaling ship. If you come in during meditation please sit quietly and we will get acquainted after the ending bell continue reading. The extraordinary teachings of a thai buddhist laywoman. In his spare time kary enjoys coaching his son in youth baseball, even though his son wishes he would go do something else. Im annexing the schedule i followed, as well as the precepts. Her relentless honesty, along with her encouraging voice, is one reason so many contemporary buddhist teachers recall upasika kee so fondly, and so often. Khaosuanluang, was arguably the foremost woman dhamma teacher in twentiethcentury thailand.
The second part of the book is a collection of dhamma talks by upasika kee nanayon, an extraordinary woman who was renowned for the depth of her meditation practice and her unwavering commitment to the dhamma. Breath meditation condensed, by upasika kee nanayon, translated from the thai by thanissaro bhikkhu 1995. Upasika kee nanayon author upasika kee nanyon was a uniquely powerful spiritual teacher. Born in 1901, she started a practice center for women in 1945 on a hill in the province of rajburi, to the west of bangkok, where she lived until her death in 1979. According to richo, it all begins with mindful attention. These data are based, in part, on a table in stanley jeyaraja tambiahs book, the buddhist saints of the forest and the cult of amulets, cambridge university press, 1984, pg. Online shopping for theravada buddhism from a great selection at books store. Nana prah first discovered romance in a book from her eighth grade summer reading list and has been obsessed with it ever since. Geoffrey degraff in addition to the titles listed below, thanissaro bhikkhu has also translated into english many books by masters of the thai forest traditions, including upasika kee nanayon and ajaans lee, fuang, and maha boowa.
Each paragraph puts the way to meditate right in your face. Upasika kee nanayon 19011978 was born to a chinese merchant family in thailand and devoted her spare time to dhamma books and meditation during her teens. An unentangled knowing abhayagiri buddhist monastery. The awakening of upasika kee nanayon one night i was sitting in meditation outside in the open airmy back straight as an arrowfirmly determined to make the mind quiet, but even after a long time it wouldnt settle down. We start our sessions with a 30 minute unguided meditation period. This is a large collection of upasika kee nanayons teachings published by wisdom publications. Beyond mbsr quick start skills selfcalming for counselors and other helpers is one of the most important survival practices to master. An anthology of his sutta translations is available in a fourvolume series of books entitled. Mindful happiness page 49 of 56 anthony quintiliani, ph. Teachings of a thai buddhist lay woman, which is available free of charge.
You can also find selections from this book and other of her writings on the access to insight website. Upasika kee nanayon and the social dynamic of theravadin buddhist practice. The selections listed below are available in the anthology an unentangled knowing. Aug 12, 2005 upasika kee was a uniquely powerful spiritual teacher.
Upasika kee nanayon, who wrote under the pen name acharn kor kahosuan luang, was one of. Khaosuanluang 19011979 chao khun nararatana rajamanit 1971 ajahn hasapannos website, wide angle lens on the thai wilderness tradition of buddhism is well worth a visit. The teachings in this book, drawn from her talks and poetry, deal with a wide range of issues in the training of the mind. Without higher ordination available to her, she no less dedicated her life to the dhamma vinaya and through her persevering effort can point others along the same path. All downloadable mp3 audiobooks are free of charge. A clear and powerful teaching given by a highly realized being meditation instructions for being aware right at awareness. Having these written on paper and taped to the wall was helpful. Huong vao noi tam upasika kee nanayon internet archive. For meditators when they are ill, by upasika kee nanayon.
My going forth the first kiwi bhikkhuni, a samaneri when this was written, discusses the current monastic landscape and the experience of going forth into homelessness. Upasika kee nanayon, who wrote under the penname, k. After her retirement in 1945, she turned her home into a meditation center with her aunt and uncle. Sep 27, 2014 first published in the august 2005 buddhism now. January 29, 1964 try keeping your awareness with the breath to see what the still mind is like.
Were featuring millions of their reader ratings on our book pages to. Upasika kee nanayon or kor khaosuanluang was a realized female. In the presence of nibbana mp3 audiobook this is the audiobook version of this booklet. Library articles and interviews on bhikkhunis in theravada. Pure and simple by upasaka kee nanayon, 9780861714926, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
An anthology of his sutta translations is available in a fourvolume series of books entitled handful of leaves, distributed by the sati center for buddhist studies. Another text i relied on, when in doubt, was upasika kee nanayons breath meditation condensed. The legality of bhikkhuni ordination this paper examines the legal validity of the revival of the theravada. Khaosuanluang, was one of the foremost woman teachers of dhamma in modern thailand. The second part of the book is a collection of dhamma talks by upasika kee nanayon, an extraordinary woman who was renowned for the depth of her meditation practice. It includes an introductory essay that indicates her place within the history of theravadin. Publication date 19730101 usage attributionnoncommercialnoderivs topics buddhism. David richos book, how to be an adult in relationships. Evocative of the great ajahn chah, her teachings are earthy, refreshingly direct, and hardhitting. Apr 12, 2015 beyond mbsr quick start skills selfcalming for counselors and other helpers is one of the most important survival practices to master. Mindful happiness page 49 of 56 anthony quintiliani.
Born in 1901 to a chinese merchant family in rajburi, a town to the west of bangkok, she was the eldest of five childrenor, counting her fathers children by a second wife, the eldest of eight. May 15, 2005 upasika kee nanayon was an excellent teacher. In 1945 she joined her aunt and uncle in a small home near a forested hill and the three of them began a life devoted entirely to meditation. The five keys to mindful loving, also notes that it all begins within us. During her teens she devoted her spare time to dhamma books and to. There is an accompanying mp3 audio recording of this book. The date accompanying each text indicates the year of the edition on which the transcription is based.
While she waits for her chance at a job as a ninja assassin, in the meantime nana works out her drama, passion and sass with fictional characters every bit as sassy and kick butt as she thinks she is. This book is a dhamma gem of lucid accessible brilliance. Her fascination with love inspired her to write in her favorite genre where happilyeverafter is the rule. She was mostly selftaught, reading the pali canon and other buddhist literature. In june, 1973, the khao suan luang community celebrated upasika kees 72 nd birthday an important milestone in a culture that calculates years in twelveyear cycles by printing a collection of excerpts from her dhamma talks. If you see a price, and its not a cddvd, that is for the print book only. The teachings of a thai buddhist lay woman upasika kee nanayon k. Only dvd and cd audiobooks with prices will actually be charged, plus shipping. The awakening of upasika kee nanayon testimonies of. Find new book releases, best sellers lists and see when your favorite author is making their next appearance. For meditators when they are ill, by upasika kee nanayon by buddhism now on 27 september 2014 7. She is a published author of contemporary, multicultural romances. Delve deeper into your own spiritual practice with pure and simple, a translation of the teachings of upasika kee nanayon, a thai buddhist laywoman and the foremost woman dharma teacher of 20thcentury thailand. The first part contains a collection of talks by ajahn maha boowa many of which were previously published in the book amata dhamma.