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[[Buddha’s ministry]] lasted for 45 years. | [[Buddha’s ministry]] lasted for 45 years. | ||
| − | During the time, he walked widely throughout the Northern Districts of [[India]]. | + | During the time, he walked widely throughout the [[Northern]] Districts of [[India]]. |
But during the [[Vassana]], he generally stayed in one place and [[preached]] [[Dhamma]] to the [[people]]. | But during the [[Vassana]], he generally stayed in one place and [[preached]] [[Dhamma]] to the [[people]]. | ||
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Year 1 [[Deer Park]] at [[Isipatana]], [[Baranasi]] ([[Benares]]) | Year 1 [[Deer Park]] at [[Isipatana]], [[Baranasi]] ([[Benares]]) | ||
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<poem> | <poem> | ||
No special place for him to reside | No special place for him to reside | ||
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60 [[disciples]] send to propagate the [[Dhamma]] | 60 [[disciples]] send to propagate the [[Dhamma]] | ||
| − | Year 2,3 and 4 [[Bamboo Grove]], [[Veluvana | + | Year 2,3 and 4 [[Bamboo Grove]], [[Veluvana Monastery]] ([[Rajagaha]]) |
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[[Rajagaha]] during that time was a centre for [[philosophy]] | [[Rajagaha]] during that time was a centre for [[philosophy]] | ||
Came here because of [[King]] [[Bimbisara’s]] request before [[enlightenment]] | Came here because of [[King]] [[Bimbisara’s]] request before [[enlightenment]] | ||
Admission of 30 young men into the Order | Admission of 30 young men into the Order | ||
| − | Admitted [[Kassapa]] | + | Admitted [[Kassapa Brothers]], [[Sariputta and Moggallana]] into the Order |
| − | [[Sudatta]] / [[Anathapindika]] – chief lay supporter of [[Buddha]] who built the [[Jetavana Monastery]] at Savathi for the [[Buddha]] | + | [[Sudatta]] / [[Anathapindika]] – chief lay supporter of [[Buddha]] who built the [[Jetavana Monastery]] at [[Savathi]] for the [[Buddha]] |
Year 5 Pinnacled Hall, [[Vesali]] | Year 5 Pinnacled Hall, [[Vesali]] | ||
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[[King Suddhodana]] fell ill | [[King Suddhodana]] fell ill | ||
How He overcome the rude [[Sakyas]] | How He overcome the rude [[Sakyas]] | ||
| − | Dispute over [[River | + | Dispute over [[River Rohini]] |
| − | The Order of [[Nun]] | + | The [Order of [[Nun]] |
Year 6 Mankula Hall | Year 6 Mankula Hall | ||
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Performed the [[Twin Miracle]] under a [[mango tree]] | Performed the [[Twin Miracle]] under a [[mango tree]] | ||
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| − | {{Wiki|Preach}} [[Abhidhamma]] or the | + | Year 7 [[Tavatisma Heaven]] |
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| + | {{Wiki|Preach}} [[Abhidhamma]] or the [[Higher Doctrine]] to the [[deities]] headed by his mother | ||
{{Wiki|Preach}} the same to [[Sariputta]] who then repeated it to 500 [[monks]] | {{Wiki|Preach}} the same to [[Sariputta]] who then repeated it to 500 [[monks]] | ||
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| − | Year | + | Year 8 [[Bhesakala]] {{Wiki|forest}} |
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| + | Year 9 [[Ghosita Monastery]], [[Kosambi]] | ||
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Conflict within the [[Sangha]] led by Ven. [[Devadatta]] | Conflict within the [[Sangha]] led by Ven. [[Devadatta]] | ||
| − | Year 10 Parileyakka | + | |
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Served by an [[elephant]] and a monkey which [[latter]] passed away and [[reborn]] in the Tavatisma [[Heaven]] | Served by an [[elephant]] and a monkey which [[latter]] passed away and [[reborn]] in the Tavatisma [[Heaven]] | ||
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| − | Converted [[Brahmin]] farmer Kasibharadvaja (Kasibharadvaja [[sutta]]) | + | Year 11 Village of [[Ekanala]] |
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| + | Converted [[Brahmin]] farmer [[Kasibharadvaja]] ([[Kasibharadvaja]] [[sutta]]) | ||
Year 12 [[Veranja]] | Year 12 [[Veranja]] | ||
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Introduction of [[Vinaya]] {{Wiki|rules}} | Introduction of [[Vinaya]] {{Wiki|rules}} | ||
Year 13 Caliya Rock | Year 13 Caliya Rock | ||
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Listed down important things for [[meditation practice]] : | Listed down important things for [[meditation practice]] : | ||
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[[Virtuous]] {{Wiki|behaviour}} guided by the [[essential]] [[precept]] or {{Wiki|training}} | [[Virtuous]] {{Wiki|behaviour}} guided by the [[essential]] [[precept]] or {{Wiki|training}} | ||
Good counsel / [[teacher]] | Good counsel / [[teacher]] | ||
| − | Acquiring the [[wisdom]] on the rising and falling of thing | + | Acquiring the [[wisdom]] on the [[rising]] and falling of thing |
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| + | Year 14 [[Jetavana monastery]], [[Savathi]] | ||
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[[Higher Ordination]] of [[Rahula]] | [[Higher Ordination]] of [[Rahula]] | ||
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Year 15 [[Kapilavastu]] | Year 15 [[Kapilavastu]] | ||
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[[Death]] of [[King Suppabuddha]], the father of [[Yasodhara]] | [[Death]] of [[King Suppabuddha]], the father of [[Yasodhara]] | ||
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Year 16 City of Alavi | Year 16 City of Alavi | ||
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Taming of [[Alavaka]], the {{Wiki|demon}} that devoured [[human]] flesh ([[Alavaka Sutta]]) | Taming of [[Alavaka]], the {{Wiki|demon}} that devoured [[human]] flesh ([[Alavaka Sutta]]) | ||
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Year 17 [[Veluvana]] [[Monastery]], [[Rajagaha]] | Year 17 [[Veluvana]] [[Monastery]], [[Rajagaha]] | ||
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Auction of [[Sirima]], a beautiful {{Wiki|courtesan}} | Auction of [[Sirima]], a beautiful {{Wiki|courtesan}} | ||
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the [[object]] of [[thought]] of many, | the [[object]] of [[thought]] of many, | ||
in which there is neither [[permanence]] nor stability” ([[Dhammapada]] 147) | in which there is neither [[permanence]] nor stability” ([[Dhammapada]] 147) | ||
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Year 18 & 19 Caliya rock | Year 18 & 19 Caliya rock | ||
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Expounding [[Dhamma]] to a weaver’s daughter (Year 18) | Expounding [[Dhamma]] to a weaver’s daughter (Year 18) | ||
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Like a bird that escape from the net | Like a bird that escape from the net | ||
only a few go to a good [[state]] of [[existence]],” ([[Dhammapada]] 174) | only a few go to a good [[state]] of [[existence]],” ([[Dhammapada]] 174) | ||
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Year 20 [[Veluvana]] [[Monastery]], [[Rajagaha]] | Year 20 [[Veluvana]] [[Monastery]], [[Rajagaha]] | ||
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Framing of the [[Buddha]] by {{Wiki|heretic}} [[monks]] | Framing of the [[Buddha]] by {{Wiki|heretic}} [[monks]] | ||
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Driven by [[compassion]], the [[Buddha]] expounded his [[teaching]] | Driven by [[compassion]], the [[Buddha]] expounded his [[teaching]] | ||
without keeping back what was required for man’s [[deliverance]] from [[Samsara]]. | without keeping back what was required for man’s [[deliverance]] from [[Samsara]]. | ||
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[[Perfect enlightenment]] | [[Perfect enlightenment]] | ||
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is not the prerogative of a single chosen being by a mighty [[God]]. | is not the prerogative of a single chosen being by a mighty [[God]]. | ||
It is an [[achievement]] open to anyone | It is an [[achievement]] open to anyone | ||
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Do not believe any being can give you instantaneous [[Nibbana]]. | Do not believe any being can give you instantaneous [[Nibbana]]. | ||
The [[Buddha]], [[Dhamma]] and [[Sangha]] is your [[constant]] guide in your strive to [[Nibbana]]. | The [[Buddha]], [[Dhamma]] and [[Sangha]] is your [[constant]] guide in your strive to [[Nibbana]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:30, 17 April 2024
Buddha's Ministery (First 20 Years)
by Ms Tan Lai Kheng
Introduction
Buddha’s ministry lasted for 45 years.
During the time, he walked widely throughout the Northern Districts of India. But during the Vassana, he generally stayed in one place and preached Dhamma to the people.
Vassana : Rainy season starting from Jul to Oct / Nov (3 months).
Place of Vassana /Events
Year 1 Deer Park at Isipatana, Baranasi (Benares)
No special place for him to reside
Dhammacakka
Birth place for the Sangha Society
Convert Yassa and his 54 friends
60 disciples send to propagate the Dhamma
Year 2,3 and 4 Bamboo Grove, Veluvana Monastery (Rajagaha)
Rajagaha during that time was a centre for philosophy
Came here because of King Bimbisara’s request before enlightenment
Admission of 30 young men into the Order
Admitted Kassapa Brothers, Sariputta and Moggallana into the Order
Sudatta / Anathapindika – chief lay supporter of Buddha who built the Jetavana Monastery at Savathi for the Buddha
Year 5 Pinnacled Hall, Vesali
King Suddhodana fell ill
How He overcome the rude Sakyas
Dispute over River Rohini
The [Order of Nun
Year 6 Mankula Hall
Performed the Twin Miracle under a mango tree
Year 7 Tavatisma Heaven
Preach Abhidhamma or the Higher Doctrine to the deities headed by his mother
Preach the same to Sariputta who then repeated it to 500 monks
Year 8 Bhesakala forest
Year 9 Ghosita Monastery, Kosambi
Conflict within the Sangha led by Ven. Devadatta
Year 10 Parileyakka forest
Served by an elephant and a monkey which latter passed away and reborn in the Tavatisma Heaven
Year 11 Village of Ekanala
Converted Brahmin farmer Kasibharadvaja (Kasibharadvaja sutta)
Year 12 Veranja
Introduction of Vinaya rules
Year 13 Caliya Rock
Listed down important things for meditation practice :
A good friend
Virtuous behaviour guided by the essential precept or training
Good counsel / teacher
Acquiring the wisdom on the rising and falling of thing
Year 14 Jetavana monastery, Savathi
Higher Ordination of Rahula
Year 15 Kapilavastu
Death of King Suppabuddha, the father of Yasodhara
Year 16 City of Alavi
Taming of Alavaka, the demon that devoured human flesh (Alavaka Sutta)
Year 17 Veluvana Monastery, Rajagaha
Auction of Sirima, a beautiful courtesan
“Behold thus painted image,
a body full of wounds, put together, diseased,
the object of thought of many,
in which there is neither permanence nor stability” (Dhammapada 147)
Year 18 & 19 Caliya rock
Expounding Dhamma to a weaver’s daughter (Year 18)
“Blinded in this world;
Few here clearly see.
Like a bird that escape from the net
only a few go to a good state of existence,” (Dhammapada 174)
Year 20 Veluvana Monastery, Rajagaha
Framing of the Buddha by heretic monks
Conversion of Angulimala
Admitting Kisagotami into the Nun Order
King Bimbisara’s adoption of Nun Kassapa’s son
Conclusion
Driven by compassion, the Buddha expounded his teaching
without keeping back what was required for man’s deliverance from Samsara.
Perfect enlightenment
is not the prerogative of a single chosen being by a mighty God.
It is an achievement open to anyone
who earnestly strives for purity and wisdom.
“By oneself is evil done;
By oneself is one defiled;
By oneself is evil left undone;
By oneself is one purified;
Purity and impurity depend on oneself
No one can purify another”
Do not believe any being can give you instantaneous Nibbana. The Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha is your constant guide in your strive to Nibbana.
