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	Newsletter - 2/3/04 - Buddhism in Sri Lanka
		Sri Lanka is the oldest continually Buddhist country, Theravada Buddhism being the major religion in the island since its official introduction in the 2nd century BC by Venerable Mahinda, the son of the Emperor Ashoka of India during the reign of King Devanampiya- Tissa.
		Arhat Mahinda, the profoundly sapient thera, came to Sri Lanka as bidden by his father, the emperor Asoka (264-267 BC) of India, who was earlier known as Chandasoka (Asoka the wicked), but later, when he renounced armed conquests, he came to be known as Dharmasoka (Asoka the pious).
		However, Arhat Mahinda postponed his mission to Sri Lanka until the time was appropriate for him to undertake the mission, as the then king Mutasiva (367-307 BC), was too old and feeble to understand the doctrine of the Buddha.
	www.urbandharma.org /udnl2/nl020304.html (3501 words)

	Buddhist councils
		The Venerable Mahadeva was sent to Mahinsakamandala (modern Mysore) and the Venerable Rakkhita Thera was dispatched to Vanavasi (northern Kanara in the south of India.) The Venerable Yonaka Dhammarakkhita Thera was sent to Upper Aparantaka (northern Gujarat, Kathiwara, Kutch and Sindh).
		The Venerable Mahinda Thera, The Venerable Ittiya Thera, the Venerable Uttiya Thera, the Venerable Sambala Thera and the Venerable Bhaddasala Thera were sent to Tambapanni (now Sri Lanka).
		The late Venerable Mahasi Sayadaw was appointed the noble task of asking the required questions about the Dhamma of the Venerable Bhadanta Vicittasarabhivamsa who answered all of them learnedly and satisfactorily.
	www.mahindarama.com /e-tipitaka/buddhist-councils.htm (3575 words)

	Online edition of Daily News - Features
		Adikaram in his classic work "Early history of Buddhism in Ceylon" quotes the Samanthapasadika account of Mahinda's advent since it agrees with the main points with the Mahavamsa account; After the third council at Pataliputra (Patna) Mahinda was requested by his preceptor and the Sangha to visit Ceylon and establish the sasana in that island.
		Mahinda in due course, arrived at and lived for one month at Vedisagiri, the residential quarters of his mother.
		In the eighth year of his reign Mahinda Thera who was sixty years from the date of his upasampada ordination, passed away on the eighth day of the bright half of the month Assayuja, while he was spending the rainy season on the Cetiya mountain.
	www.dailynews.lk /2004/06/02/fea61.html (2015 words)

	Online edition of Daily News - Features (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The appointment of The Most Venerable Rajakeeya Panditha Weligama Gnanaratana Mahanayake Thera as the new Mahanayake of the Amarapura Dharmarakshitavansa Mahanikaya was unanimously announced by the Executive Sanga Committee of the Amarapura Maha Nikaya on 12th September 2003, a position vacated with the demise of the Most Venerable Madihe Pannasiha Mahanayake thera.
		The Most Venerable Gnanaratana's most important milestone in his distinguished prolonged career in the Sasana was the invitation he received from the Most Venerable Palene Vajiragnana Thera, who was the foremost of the modern erudite monks in Sri Lanka The Chief Incumbent of the Sri Vajiraramaya temple to stay at the temple.
		The Venerable Panditha Weligama Gnanaratana was invited to Vajiraramaya as he was one of the most learned monks in the Dhamma and Oriental languages to nurture and fathom the young monks at Vajiraramaya.
	www.dailynews.lk /2004/02/05/fea09.html (4250 words)

	"A remarkable event to remember" - Buddhist Hour radio script 30 June 2002
		Venerable Mahinda Mahathero added a footnote to the message, saying that his Teacher paved the way for him.
		Venerable Mahinda Mahathero emphasized that sila is not a set of externally imposed rules, but rather a set of guidelines to train the mind, referring to sila as ‘training precepts’.
		When Venerable Mahinda Mahathero attended a retreat in Sri Lanka he was brought to the Teacher and told to ask for forgiveness.
	www.bdcu.org.au /BDDR/bddr12no2/convention1.html (2673 words)

	東蓮覺苑 - Tung Lin Kok Yuen
		Born to a Chinese Peranakan family in Malacca, Venerable Mahinda was ordained as a Theravada Buddhist monk in 1976 under the tutelage of Venerable Dr K Sri Dhammananda.
		Assisted by Sister Sumitra, Venerable Mahinda also conducts regular meditation retreats in Penang, Singapore and at the Aloka Meditation Centre in Peats Ridge, New South Wales, Australia.
		Venerable Mahinda, who is the Abbot of the Aloka Meditation Centre and founder Spiritual Director of the Australian Buddhist Mission, has served as religious advisor to various Buddhist youth organisations in Malaysia.
	www.buddhistdoor.com /meditation/Mahinda.html (179 words)

	Historical overview of the early Buddhist Councils
		Venerable Moggaliputta Tissa elected 1,000 bhikkhus who were versed in the Pitakas to make a compilation of the true doctrine.
		Mahinda's sister, Venerable Sanghamitta, arrives in Sri Lanka with a cutting from the original Bo tree, and establishes the bhikkhuni-sangha in Sri Lanka.
		Venerable Ajaan Chah travels to England to establish a small community of monks at the Hamsptead Vihara, which later moves to Sussex, England, to become Wat Pah Cittaviveka (Chithurst Forest Monastery).
	www.purifymind.com /BuddhistCouncils.htm (3498 words)

	Welcome to Bodhikusuma Buddhist and Meditation Centre
		Venerable Bhante Mahinda is the Spiritual Director of the Australian Buddhist Mission Inc. and Abbot of the Aloka Meditation Centre in Peat Ridge NSW.
		Venerable Mahinda, who is ordained in the Theravada tradition, has trained as a meditation teacher for more than 25 years.
		The Venerable is also known for explaining the Buddha's message in simple language that appeals to the young and old alike.
	www.bodhikusuma.com /monk.php?id=17 (233 words)

	Mahinda (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		He became a Sthaviravada (Sanskrit; Pali: Theravada) monk at the age of 20 and joined the effort to spread Buddhism.
		Mahinda together with four other monks were sent to Sri Lanka to spread Buddhism.
		They preached the teachings of the Buddha to King Devanampiyatissa (247-207 BC), who then become the first Sri Lanka monarch to become a Buddhist.
	www.gogoglo.com /wiki/en/wikipedia/m/ma/mahinda.html (81 words)

	EthnicBuddhist
		Venerable Tsang Hui stressed that should the Buddhist community accede to the Council's decision without putting up a fight, the door would be open to all other Councils to reject development applications for religious premises from the minor religions.
		In 1984, a monk, Venerable Jin Sang Sunim, arrived from Korea and premises were leased at Earlwood to serve as a residence and temporary temple, known originally as Hong Boep Sa and later renamed Dharma Sa.
		Venerable Jin Sang left Australia early in 1985 and was replaced by Venerable Jang San Sunim, who arrived on the first of April, 1985.
	www.quangduc.com /English/Dharma/EthnicBuddhist.html (7111 words)

	Buddhist Councils By Venerable Dr. Rewata Dhamma
		The Venerable Maharakkhita Thera went to Yonaka-loka (the land of the lonians, Bactrians and the Greeks.) The Venerable Majjhima Thera went to Himavant (the place adjoining the Himalayas.) The Venerable Sona and the Venerable Uttara were sent to Suvannabhumi (now Myamar).
		Venerable Dr. Rewata Dhamma: Born in Myanmar in 1929 he ordained at a local monastery as a novice at the age of twelve and showed himself to be an excellent scholar.
		Going on to study under several eminent learned monks, he obtained the highest degree in Pali at the age of 23 and was awarded the title of Sasanadhaja Siripavara Dhammacariya by the Myanmar President in 1953.
	www.hinduwebsite.com /buddhism/essays/buddhist_councils.asp (3915 words)

	Sri Lanka's Contribution to the Development of the Pali Canon
		As observed further by the Venerable Pragnarama, it cannot be concluded that the additions were not made to the Pali Tripitaka in Sri Lanka.
		Venerable Pragnarama emphasizes the fact that the Aryan origin of Sinhala language can be proved beyond doubt on the basis of the eight sentences enshrined in the Mulapariyaya Sutta.
		The Venerable Buddhadatta is of the opinion that the number of the discourses of the present Samyutta Nikaya can be reduced to six thousand one hundred and forty six if the repetitions are not counted separately.
	www.buddhanet.net /budsas/ebud/ebdha308.htm (6728 words)

	Escape Tourism ::. [Historical Buddhist Sites Tour] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Theravada Buddhism has been the major religion since it was officially introduced to the island during the reign of King Devanampiya-Tissa in the 2nd century BC by Venerable Mahinda, the son of Emperor Ashoka of India.
		Venerable Mahinda’s visit was followed later by his sister, Venerable Nun Sanghamitta, who brought a sapling of the southern branch of the original Bodhi tree under which the Lord Buddha attained Nirvana.
		The stupas in Sri Lanka are built on a circular drum on a square base that rises in concentric circles to form a tapering dome — this shape is representative of the gradual release of earthly desires as one attains higher enlightenment.
	escapetourism.com /buddhist_specific_tour.htm (1446 words)

	The Sunday Times Plus Section
		Mahinda had been for twelve years a monk at the time when King Asoka commanded him to go to Lanka.
		Mahinda decided to visit his relatives first, before leaving India for Lanka, as he was sure that once there he would remain in Lanka till the end of his incarnation.
		Mahinda showing now his six companions, said that the sky of Jambudwipa was glittering with yellow robes.
	lakdiva.org /suntimes/010603/plus6.html (1505 words)

	Welcome to Aloka Meditation Centre (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		To support Venerable Mahinda's efforts to promote the knowledge, practice and realisation of the Dhamma in Australia, the Australian Buddhist Mission was established in 1986.
		Venerable Mahinda, who was born in Malaysia, was ordained as a Buddhist monk under the Theravada Buddhist Order 20 years ago under the tutelage of the Venerable Dr K. Sri Dhammananda Nayaka Thera.
		Prior to taking residence in Australia Venerable Mahinda was a resident monk at the Singapore Buddhist Mission (1982 - 1985).
	home.iprimus.com.au /zordon/abm.html (518 words)

	E-sangha, Buddhist Forum and Buddhism Forum -> Photo of Buddha?
		He met someone who was able to remember many Pali suttas at the age of two and was able to recall his previous lifes, in one of which he had met the Buddha in person.
		When Venerable Mahinda showed this image to that person, the answer he got was that the Buddha did look like the image in the photo.
		Mahinda was holding a retreat in Melbourne about 3 years ago, he was handing these out but I had to go and didn't manage to get one.
	www.lioncity.net /buddhism/index.php?act=findpost&pid=423761 (1544 words)

	UTS appoints Buddhist Chaplain
		The Venerable Mahinda will be working with the many UTS international students and staff who come from a Buddhist tradition in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
		The Venerable Mahinda said he welcomed the opportunity to help the students adjust to their new life and their studies.
		The Venerable Mahinda, born in Malacca, Malaysia of Chinese descent, undertook basic Buddhist studies and training in Sri Lanka at the Paramadhamma Buddhist Institute, and practical Buddhist meditation under several well-known masters in Sri Lanka, India, Burma and Thailand.
	www.uts.edu.au /new/archives/1998/may/12.html (278 words)

	The Sunday Times Plus Section
		The great nationalist, Venerable S. Mahinda, the Tibetan monk, made a big impact on the life of the young monk.
		Among his most illustrious pupils was the founder of Vajiraramaya, Venerable Pelene Vajiragnana Thera, who before long got down the novice monk to his temple at Bambalapitiya.
		An erudite preacher in later years, Venerable Pannasiha relates what a daunting experience preaching was in the early days.
	lakdiva.org /suntimes/010624/plus7.html (1261 words)

	ALOKA FOUNDATION (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Venerable Mahinda, born in 1949 to a Chinese Peranakan family in Malacca, was ordained as a Theravada Buddhist monk in 1976 under the tutelage of Venerable Dr K Sri Dhammananda Nayaka Thera.
		Assisted by Sister Sumitra, Venerable Mahinda has also been conducting regular meditation retreats in Penang, Singapore and at the Aloka Meditation Centre in Peats Ridge, New South Wales, Australia.
		Aloka Foundation, the brainchild of Venerable Mahinda, was incorporated on 23 October 2002.
	www.alokafoundation.org /about.htm (457 words)

	2 March 2003: Managing Emotions
		The keynote address at the symposium was given by the Venerable Mahinda, spiritual director of the Australian Buddhist Mission, based at the Aloka Meditation Centre in New South Wales.
		Venerable Mahinda said that there is no exact Pali word to describe emotions.
		When Venerable Mahinda was handed the robes he realised that he was in a position to manage emotions.
	www.bdcublessings.net.au /radio266.html (2394 words)

	YS Past Events
		It was conducted by listening to tape recordings of the suttas given by Venerable Dhammavudho.
		The metta Camp was held at The Chempaka Buddhist Lodge from 9th December 2000 to 10th December 2000 with a total number of 131 participants.
		All sessions were conducted by Venerable Mahinda and Sister Sumitra.
	www.bmsm.org.my /ys_past_events.htm (1587 words)

	Buddhist Councils By Venerable Dr. Rewata Dhamma - Dharmaweb
		The first thing Maha Kassapa did was to question the foremost expert on the Vinaya of the day, the Venerable Upali on particulars of the monastic rule.
		At first he too, rightly declined their offer but they craftily persuaded him to accept their offer saying, that when the requisites meant for the Buddha were not accepted by him, Ánanda would be asked to accept them and would often agree to do so.
		The Fourth Council was held in Tambapanni (Sri Lanka) in 29 B.C.E. under the patronage of King Vattagamani.
	www.dharmaweb.org /index.php/Buddhist_Councils_By_Venerable_Dr._Rewata_Dhamma (3572 words)

	Venerable Mahinda
		Mahinda, was ordained as a Buddhist monk in the Theravada tradition 20 years ago under the tutelage of Ven.
		He undertook Buddhist studies and training in Sri Lanka (1977-1982) and practice Buddhist meditation under several masters in Sri Lanka, India, Myanmar and Thailand.
		Mahinda is currently the Abbot of Aloka Meditation Centre, NSW, Australia.
	www.dhammaweb.net /mahinda.html (93 words)

	Mihindu Thera, Seattle and Mahinda Chintanaya
		But if one were to go back in history and refer to statements of this nature, invariably we could find another similarity in Venerable Mahinda Thera's remarks aimed at testing the intelligence of King Devanampiyatissa before the introduction of the Dhamma.
		Arahat Mahinda may have decided on this Sutta for his first sermon to introduce himself and his assistants, and dispel whatever suspicions King Devanampiyatissa had in the vicinity of Missaka.
		The Mahinda Chintanaya for a new Sri Lanka
	www.sundaytimes.lk /070204/Independencesupp/59Independence7.html (1113 words)

	21 September 2003: Health and Wellbeing: A Buddhist Perspective (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The Venerable is a pupil of the Most Venerable K. Sri Dhammananda of Malaysia, and is Abbot of Aloka Meditation Center in New South Wales.
		Venerable Nanda reflected that food is to be taken only for the upkeep of and avoidance of harm to the body.
		Venerable Mahinda told the story of how he had also chanted the Nine Noble Virtues of the Buddha to help heal a man who had a bleeding head, who consequently underwent a medical procedure without requiring an anesthetic.
	www.bdcublessings.net.au /radio295.html (3672 words)

	Bodhikusuma - History
		He wholeheartedly supported the idea for the center and gave the name 'Bodhikusuma Buddhist and Meditation Centre' Bodhikusuma means 'flower of enlightenment' or 'flower of Awakening', a very auspicious name indeed.
		The inauguration ceremony was honoured by H.E.Kitti Wasinondh, the Thai Consul General to Sydney and Mr Graeme Lyall, the President of Australian Buddhist Council, as the lay chairpeople.
		The most Venerable Chaokhun Phra Vibunsilaporn (Samai Sukhasamiddho), the abbot of Wat Pa Buddharangsee, Leumeah presided as the head of the monastic Sangha.
	www.bodhikusuma.com /metta/about_history.html (500 words)

	Sri Lanka WORLD:: Prabhakaran cannot expect President to solve ethnic problem in two weeks says Mahanayake
		Asgiriya Chapter Anunayake Venerable Galagama Sri Attadassi Thera in his Anmusasana said that the LTTE had violated the conditions of the peace agreement on a number of occasions.
		Venerable Dr. Godagama Mangala Thera, Venerable Wendaruwe Upali Thera, Venerable Atipola Mahinda Thera, Venerable Ambanpola Dharmarama Thera, Central provincial Commander of the Army Brigadier Lalith Daulugala, Major Rohan Wijesundera, SSP Kandy, Gunatillake Banda, Army Commander`s wife Mrs.
		Mahinda will never be able to solve the ethnic problem under a unitary state.
	www.lankanewspapers.com /news/2005/12/4837.html (1141 words)

	UTS: Student Services Unit: Chaplaincy: Faiths Represented by the Chaplaincy: Buddhist
		Venerable Mahinda is a Buddhist monk who was born in Malacca Malaysia and ordained under the Theravada Buddhist Order in 1976.
		Under the umbrella of ABM, Venerable Mahinda gives lectures and seminars on Buddhism, meditation and its application in daily lives at various high schools (including Sydney Boys High, Vaucluse High, Killara High, Pius X College and St Patrick College) and universities (e.g.
		Ven Mahinda conducts retreats at the Aloka Meditation Centre at Peats Ridge, NSW, and the Friday Night Meditation-cum-Dhamma talks at the West Pennant Hills Community Centre.
	www.ssu.uts.edu.au /chaplaincy/faiths/buddhist.html (211 words)

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