The Numerical Discourses of the Buddha
The Anguttara Nikaya arranges discourses of the Buddha according to a numerical pattern, grouping together suttas that revolve around the same number of items. This ongoing class starts at 9:00 am with a 50-minute silent meditation, followed by a discussion of the suttas from 10:00 am to 11:20 am. This section of the class will continue with the study of “The Book of the Threes.”
Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi has translated the entire Anguttara Nikaya, published by Wisdom Publications (Boston, 2012, 1900 pages) under the title The Numerical Discourses of the Buddha. An electronic file of the suttas ““The Book of the Threes” to be studied will be found here.
The schedule for April through June 2019 is as follows.
| April 6 | May 18 |
| April 13 | June 1 |
| May 4 | June 15 |
| May 11 | June 22 |
Note: Because of a persisting health problem, Bhikkhu Bodhi may on occasion have to cancel a scheduled Saturday morning class. We therefore suggest that you verify whether each class will be given before you travel to Chuang Yen Monastery. This verification can be done by either: (1) checking your e-mail, or (2) phoning the monastery.Location: Kuan Yin Hall, Chuang Yen Monastery, 2020 Route 301, Carmel, NY 10512Venerable Bhikkhu Bodhi, originally from New York City, has been a Buddhist monk since 1972 and is highly regarded as a scholar and teacher. He has lived at Chuang Yen Monastery since 2007 and has been president of BAUS (Buddhist Association of the United States) since 2013.
- E-mail. Chuang Yen Monastery will send everyone registered in the class an e-mail by 7:00 AM on the Saturday morning of each class, indicating whether the class will be given or is cancelled.
- Phone. Those without e-mail should check the recorded message at 845-704-4000 at 7:00 AM on the morning of each class. The message will say whether the class will be given or cancelled.
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