Sutta Study

April 6, 2012 full moon Dhammapada 13, translation and commentary

Insight Journal -- June 15 2011 edition No Hatred for Anyone —Itivuttaka 3:7d translation & commentary by Andrew Olendzki One who neither kills nor makes others kill Buddhist teachings place the greatest emphasis upon the moment-to-moment construction of experience in one's own mind and body.... Karma, according to the Buddha, is driven by volition or intention (sañcetanā), so the most important factor at any time is the quality of the mind or heart in the instant that action is initiated. ...

Insight Journal -- March 19 2011 edition Even Once! —Itivuttaka 3:7b translation & commentary by Andrew Olendzki

Insight Journal -- February 18 2011 edition The Removal of Grudges Anguttara Nikaya 5:161 translation & commentary by Andrew Olendzki

Insight Journal -- January 19 2011 edition Do It! Therīgāthā 118 Engage with the Buddha's teaching translation & commentary by Andrew Olendzki