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Bhante Joe Atulo
Realizing
this force of reasoning,
the wise man, restrained by virtue,
should make the path pure
–right away–
that goes all the way to Unbinding.
~Dhammapada, Chapter 20 'The Path', Verse 18. Translation by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.
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Bhante Joe Atulo
A makeshift mouse trap. Apparently, one can take a large bucket and tie a plastic sheet over it. Then, one can make a hole and insert a funnel. The funnel can be made from pop bottles, yogurt containers, etc. Apparently, in Sri Lanka, people use coconut to catch mice. Anumodana
Bhante Joe Atulo
Dropping rocks into a makeshift mouse trap. A large mouse has taken up residence in the kuti roof.
Bhante Joe Atulo
At the ancient monastery of 'Budugala'. About two more months to take advantage of this great opportunity.
Bhante Joe Atulo
There are
no sons
to give shelter,
no father,
no family
for one seized by the Ender,
no shelter among kin.
~Dhammapada, Chapter 20 'The Path', Verse 17. Translation by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.
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Bhante Joe Atulo
The architecture of Pamsukulika monasteries has a certain amount of mystery to it.