DIPA MA: THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF A BUDDHIST MASTER PDF, EPUB, EBOOK

Amy Schmidt | 176 pages | 01 May 2005 | BLUEBRIDGE | 9780974240558 | English | New York, United States | Windhorse Books

Later, in my room, I jotted down this question in a little notebook and then let it go. But I was perplexed as to why this had arisen in my mind, for I had not been the kind of close student of Munindra that some others had been. Once the month-long retreat was over, I went to Joseph Goldstein and asked whether he or anyone else was working on such a book. He knew of no one. Then, when I went home, I called Kamala Masters and asked her. I eventually tracked down that person, who turned out to be Robert Pryor, co-founder and director of the Antioch Education Abroad Program in Buddhist Studies in Bodh Gaya, where Munindra taught from its inception. During the fall of , Robert had recorded eighteen hours of interviews with Munindra in order to preserve a record of his life and teaching. Since we shared the same goals, Robert became my collaborator on the book. I had no idea it would take six years, but it was like being on retreat with Munindra as I read interviews with him conducted by Robert and then did interviews myself with almost people around the world. He was so curious that he read books from various religions, whatever he was given. That curiosity continued throughout his life. He became familiar with aspects of other traditions and even saw factors of enlightenment in different religions. Despite his curiosity throughout life, it seems as if his time in Burma was really when he became a unique resource, when his curiosity encountered some great Buddhist intellects. He studied from dawn to dusk with such great enthusiasm that it took him only five years to complete all the texts. I understand it would have taken at least 10 or more. He told Robert Pryor that it was easy for him because he felt as though the Buddha were right there as he was studying the texts and because his prior intensive practice enabled him to deeply understand the written teachings. With the combination of his natural curiosity and the opportunities to study, he became a unique intellectual resource. By the later years of his life, he was well known as a walking encyclopedia of Dhamma. He spent many of these later years living at a center in Igatpuri, India, run by S. In an interview with Robert in , S. Then Munindra would say. Munindra and Goenka also used to have Dhamma discussions in Burma, where they first met. So, in this way, we were friends, and [later] in Bodh Gaya, while walking, we would discuss things like this. As a scholar, Munindra offered an important service to students as well as to other teachers. People were very much attracted to him because they knew he was such a learned person. Then Goenka-ji told me that I should go tell Munindra-ji what I had done. He was to listen to it and comment. His way was quite theoretical, scholarly, plus there was his own experience; both combined, it was very authentic. From people who were with Munindra in the same building or center, I learned that he always woke up quite early to practice and also attend to his correspondence. I imagine he read then as well, for once he was out and about, he dealt directly with people and was engaged in various activities. He spent most of his time making himself available to anyone who wanted to learn what he knew. In spite of the depth of the knowledge, though, it seems that he never separated study and practice in his interactions with others. Mostly, Munindra was a practical person and a practical teacher. She still has the complex Abhidhamma chart he made for her. Western Dharma. Women in Buddhism. Chan in Everyday Practice inactive. Dakini As Art inactive. Dhamma Well inactive. Dharma Eye inactive. Dharma Project of the Month inactive. Lily Pad Sutra inactive. Mindful Living inactive. On the Vajra Footpath inactive. School of Happiness inactive. Central Asia. South Asia. Southeast Asia. By Buddhistdoor International Ven. BD Dipananda. Buddhistdoor Global Dipa Ma sends blessings on leaving IMS, From: www. Dipa Ma. From: httpwisdomquarterly. Rarely does a story about another person contain so much heart. After reading Dipa Ma, you feel you have actually met her - and you will never forget her. As karma would have it, just some weeks ago I picked up a book in the library of Wang Fat Ching She temple. The interview was hosted by Jack Engler and took place in Calcutta in I was astonished when he told me that she was born in my neighboring village, Padua, in Chittagong. I never met this woman and she has long gone. But her proximity to my home and heart led me to feel that I actually met her, and that I will never forget her. Dipa Ma was born in and passed away in She was a meditation master with profound wisdom and compassion. She made two trips to the West, both to teach and to learn. Her meditation retreats were immersion courses in which people developed their capacity to find stillness of mind and greater awareness. She taught me silently that the answer to any internal problem was in the basic mind state and not in her words or in my technical adjustment of attention. It was a sudden, instant shift, like a psychic chiropractic adjustment. A Tragic Background. But after the Pala Dynasty, Buddhism in Bengal experienced an enormous decline throughout Islamic times. She did not engage in unnecessary talk. I think her example illustrates the Buddhist precept of Right Speech which I believe that if more people followed, we would have less arguing and more peaceful relations. At one point Dipa Ma advises Joseph Goldstein that he should practice meditating for 2 days straight. Not many would give such advice. Meditation is not about thinking. I believe you can proceed in a way to become free. We live in an impatient society, but Dipa Ma emphasized the importance of patience in practice. It truly is like being on fire. This will be a book for further reference and inspiration in this journey of the meditative life. Apr 27, Sandy rated it it was amazing. Amazing woman! Dipa Ma sounds like a modern day Jesus. Oh to have met her and to have felt that love! Thank you to Bhante, my meditation teacher for telling me about her. A beautiful life, as told by one of her spiritual children. As a Theravada Buddhist, I felt the lovingkindness emanate from this book and give me more strength to meditate. Apr 27, Jer Clarke rated it liked it. Everyone loves this book, so my review doesn't really matter. Clearly it has impressed, entertained and inspired a ton of people, which is wonderful. I bought it because it was so profusely recommended by Buddhist teachers at IMS and Spirit Rock during their talks which I listen to via. I figured if so many of them loved this book so much it must be worth reading. It seems to have a similar level of fame as "Zen Mind Beginner's Mind" does I got that one too, and love Everyone loves this book, so my review doesn't really matter. It seems to have a similar level of fame as "Zen Mind Beginner's Mind" does I got that one too, and love it , especially among those who remember being in the presence of Dipa Ma. But for me, it was a bit flat. The format is interesting, being composed mostly of sets of quotes from Buddhist practitioners who studied under Dipa Ma or just had heard about her. In my experience of reading it, I was left with a feeling that each quote wasn't too important, and though I read it quickly, it felt a bit empty. The story of Dipa Ma's life is very interesting, and her perspectives on dharma and practice are commendible. As a light read that gives a fresh take on classic dharma subjects, it's a nice book. There's lots of compact, practical quotes to ponder, and an excited tone that clearly captures a lot of people's imaginations. One of my big turnoffs of this book is the level of mysticism. Like, a real literal magical thinking interpretation of Dipa Ma and her "powers". This is NOT a secular Buddhism book, it's full of affirmations of magic stuff Dipa could do and people sincerely stating that events in their lives were the result of magical interactions they had with Dipa Ma and her spirit. I don't want to be a stick in the mud, but for me this took me out of the book, and makes me not really trust the people relaying the stories and the package. I don't think it invalidates the book and it's value, or that people shouldn't read this book because of it, but if literal magic turns you off, know that this book is not afraid to relay stories that seem realistically impossible. So there you go. An interesting book and a priceless one in that it is one of the few stories of a notable female Theravada teacher, but at the same time, a bit of a mixed bag and not a book I'd recommend to new Buddhists still finding their footing. Mar 21, Pandit rated it really liked it Shelves: religion-mysticism. This is a nice, page book about an Indian Buddhist laywoman teacher who died in BlueBridge Books: Dipa Ma: The Life and Legacy of a Buddhist Master

I believe you can proceed in a way to become free. We live in an impatient society, but Dipa Ma emphasized the importance of patience in practice. It truly is like being on fire. This will be a book for further reference and inspiration in this journey of the meditative life. Apr 27, Sandy rated it it was amazing. Amazing woman! Dipa Ma sounds like a modern day Jesus. Oh to have met her and to have felt that love! Thank you to Bhante, my meditation teacher for telling me about her. A beautiful life, as told by one of her spiritual children. As a Theravada Buddhist, I felt the lovingkindness emanate from this book and give me more strength to meditate. Apr 27, Jer Clarke rated it liked it. Everyone loves this book, so my review doesn't really matter. Clearly it has impressed, entertained and inspired a ton of people, which is wonderful. I bought it because it was so profusely recommended by Buddhist teachers at IMS and Spirit Rock during their talks which I listen to via. I figured if so many of them loved this book so much it must be worth reading. It seems to have a similar level of fame as "Zen Mind Beginner's Mind" does I got that one too, and love Everyone loves this book, so my review doesn't really matter. It seems to have a similar level of fame as "Zen Mind Beginner's Mind" does I got that one too, and love it , especially among those who remember being in the presence of Dipa Ma. But for me, it was a bit flat. The format is interesting, being composed mostly of sets of quotes from Buddhist practitioners who studied under Dipa Ma or just had heard about her. In my experience of reading it, I was left with a feeling that each quote wasn't too important, and though I read it quickly, it felt a bit empty. The story of Dipa Ma's life is very interesting, and her perspectives on dharma and practice are commendible. As a light read that gives a fresh take on classic dharma subjects, it's a nice book. There's lots of compact, practical quotes to ponder, and an excited tone that clearly captures a lot of people's imaginations. One of my big turnoffs of this book is the level of mysticism. Like, a real literal magical thinking interpretation of Dipa Ma and her "powers". This is NOT a secular Buddhism book, it's full of affirmations of magic stuff Dipa could do and people sincerely stating that events in their lives were the result of magical interactions they had with Dipa Ma and her spirit. I don't want to be a stick in the mud, but for me this took me out of the book, and makes me not really trust the people relaying the stories and the package. I don't think it invalidates the book and it's value, or that people shouldn't read this book because of it, but if literal magic turns you off, know that this book is not afraid to relay stories that seem realistically impossible. So there you go. An interesting book and a priceless one in that it is one of the few stories of a notable female Theravada teacher, but at the same time, a bit of a mixed bag and not a book I'd recommend to new Buddhists still finding their footing. Mar 21, Pandit rated it really liked it Shelves: religion-mysticism. This is a nice, page book about an Indian Buddhist laywoman teacher who died in She was inspirational to many well known Insight Meditation teachers in the world today. The book puts together many of their comments and anecdotes, with a smattering of biography. It does not give any teachings or guidence for the meditator. Nor does it outline much of the Buddhist teachings, or personal journey of Dipa Ma herself. Apr 05, Sam rated it really liked it. All contributors in the book agree on her almost overwhelming selfless love and compassion. Beneath this compassion however was a hard taskmaster. Having developed her own practice through the experiences of an unsupported single mother, Dipa Ma was uncompromising on the need for daily meditation, even if only for a brief period, and unwavering in her stance that mindfulness can be developed in all circumstances at all times regardless of lifestyle. It might be tempting to see her inspiration as being a lay woman who reached great achievements in a traditionally patriarchal religion whose teachers and sages have been overwhelmingly monastic men, but this limits the great and direct presence of her spiritual grace that is universally attested to by the books contributors. She was indeed a woman householder, with no direct teacher and belonging to no specific monastery, and as such she is undoubtedly an inspiration and encouraging light to women. But ultimately her inspiration is not gender-oriented. If nobody is looking, you can try to contort your facial muscles in different ways to relieve the itch. One time I tried to curl my lips in a weird way to blow some air up onto my itchy cheek, but in a large, quiet room with a wooden floor, that was surprisingly loud. The first paragraph of the letter begins:. This has resulted in much misunderstanding for almost 2, years. The ones that come to mind are:. The fetters are related to birth in the same way that oil feeds the light of a lamp. As the oil becomes less and less, the light from the wick becomes less and less. When the oil is gone, the light is gone. Similarly, once the fetters are extinguished, the cycle of rebirth ends. From this, you can understand that birth and rebirth are in your hands. He said that there are two types of reality. He gestures towards a mug of water. When we look at it we see water. When we touch it we feel water. We know it is water. The term mug is just an every-day label for this collection of particles. The mug has come into existence because of a complex web of causes and conditions. Therefore it does not and could not exist independently. It cannot come into being by itself, of its own volition. It is empty of intrinsic, inherent existence. We all tend to see ourselves as distinct entities; we are different from our friends and family. Due to our conditioning we believe we are distinct and independent, but in fact our existence depends on an infinite, intricately linked series of events, causes and conditions. Posts in the 'zen' category on

The secret to her success? Simple awareness, the core of what the Buddha himself cultivated in his own struggle to gain inner freedom from the cycles of suffering caused by emotional reactivity. May this excellent book be a reminder to all of us busy householders and career holders included! You must be logged in to post a review. Mindful Living inactive. On the Vajra Footpath inactive. School of Happiness inactive. Central Asia. South Asia. Southeast Asia. By Buddhistdoor International Ven. BD Dipananda. Buddhistdoor Global Dipa Ma sends blessings on leaving IMS, From: www. Dipa Ma. From: httpwisdomquarterly. Rarely does a story about another person contain so much heart. After reading Dipa Ma, you feel you have actually met her - and you will never forget her. As karma would have it, just some weeks ago I picked up a book in the library of Wang Fat Ching She temple. The interview was hosted by Jack Engler and took place in Calcutta in I was astonished when he told me that she was born in my neighboring village, Padua, in Chittagong. I never met this woman and she has long gone. But her proximity to my home and heart led me to feel that I actually met her, and that I will never forget her. Dipa Ma was born in and passed away in She was a meditation master with profound wisdom and compassion. She made two trips to the West, both to teach and to learn. Her meditation retreats were immersion courses in which people developed their capacity to find stillness of mind and greater awareness. She taught me silently that the answer to any internal problem was in the basic mind state and not in her words or in my technical adjustment of attention. It was a sudden, instant shift, like a psychic chiropractic adjustment. A Tragic Background. But after the Pala Dynasty, Buddhism in Bengal experienced an enormous decline throughout Islamic times. Meditation practices were almost wiped out of existence, leaving behind only rituals and rites. However, Buddhists in Arakan in Myanmar did not forget their heritage. Dipa Ma was married at the age of twelve and after two years left for Yangon with her husband. She gave birth to three children but her happiness was short-lived. She not only outlived her parents but also her husband and two of her children. Only her daughter, Dipa survived. The heartbreaking sudden loss of her loved ones crippled and paralyzed her emotionally. To make matters worse, she was diagnosed with high blood pressure, to the stage where doctors expected her to die at any time. This specific ISBN edition is currently not available. View all copies of this ISBN edition:. Synopsis About this title This biography of one of the few women in her generation to devote herself entirely to the pursuit of meditation also includes Dipa Ma's spiritual teachings, which have made her a major figure in contemporary Buddhism. From the Inside Flap : 'An inspiring and beautiful book about one of our most beloved elders, a modern Buddhist saint' - Jack Kornfield Read the life story and spiritual teachings of Dipa Ma, a major figure in contemporary Buddhism. About the Author : Amy Schmidt is a resident teacher at the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts; a cofounder of Southwest Sangha, a self-retreat center in southern New Mexico; a licensed clinical social worker; and a cartoonist. Buy New Learn more about this copy. Other Popular Editions of the Same Title. Search for all books with this author and title. Customers who bought this item also bought. Stock Image. New Quantity available: 5. Seller Rating:. Seller Image. Published by BlueBridge New Paperback Quantity available: Book Depository hard to find London, United Kingdom. New Paperback Quantity available: 1.

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At one stage, zeal on the path is useful, and it moves us along; at another stage, this very thing that was so helpful becomes an impediment. We need to recognize when effort has become an obstruction. This is the story of how one sick, poor tiny Bengali woman became a spiritual giant whose influence, through those who met and studied under her, has spread around the world. It is a most unlikely story, for Dipa Ma seems to come almost out of nowhere. Her life, like so many people living in such dire conditions, consisted of a series of tragedies--infertility this in a terribly patriarchal society where children made the woman , the deaths of several children she bore, the death of her husband, poverty, and then declining health. It looked as if this little beetle of a woman would see an early grave. The only thing going for her was an intense aspiration to practice meditation. What did she have to lose? She crawled into the meditation center, but once she got going not even a dog attack which put her in the hospital to get rabies shots could stop her. Her concentration went off the chart, and by the end of her first retreat she attained stream entry sotapatti. Her health did an about face, and higher paths soon followed. Dipa Ma developed at an unprecedented speed, as, later, her daughter and son did. Clearly genetics plays a role. Under Anagarika Munindra's guidance she developed an extensive repertoire of powers siddhis , exhibited shaktipat, an unusual facility for jhanas and a great power of loving- kindness. Soon students--housewives, school kids, even monks--began coming to her tiny one bedroom apartment in Calcutta the conditions she lived in never really improved for teaching and guidance, and her fame spread. The rest, as they say, is history. The book is a brief portrait of this amazing woman. Its biographical section is actually quite scant. There are not a lot of details, no foot or endnotes, but many testimonials. Famous and unfamous alike attest to the ways this woman impressed and changed them, and many of these accounts are quite moving. Clearly she was a prodigy, a saint by any measure. Wonderful things really do come in small packages. This is a truly wonderful book about a remarkable woman. Dipa Ma did not begin meditating until relatively late in life but achieved great heights. North America. Art and Archaeology. Books and Literature. Environment and Wildlife. Exhibitions and Conferences. Festivals and Teachings. Health and Well-being. Long Reads. People and Personalities. Philosophy and Buddhist Studies. Science and Technology. Social Engagement. Travel and Pilgrimage. Academic Reflections. Ancient Dances. Art of Living. Bodhisattva 4. Bringing Mindfulness to Life. Buddhist Art. Buddhism in America. Buddhism in Japan. Buddhist Parenting. Coastline Meditations. Creativity and Contemplation. Dear Earth. Death Dhamma. Dharma Gossip. Everyday Compassion. Everyday Dharma. Exploring Chinese Buddhism. The Five Wisdoms. Imagery and Iconography. Living Metta. Mindful Capital. Mindful Technology. The Ordinary Buddhist. Nevertheless, it is a compelling tribute to a beloved teacher whose "combination of gentleness, no pretense, and power" continues to inspire many interested in the Buddhist path. View Full Version of PW. More By and About This Author. Buy this book.

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