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Title: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on January 10, 2020, 06:03:49 PM

Aramika   *

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Mobitel=Cellcard Nyom Cheav Villa . If, that's great since better coverage on the way and also possible to share paccaya. Sadhu.

Kana never had any device or camera on his many journeys, but Kana thinks that it would be a great gift if Bhante might open a topic and sometimes share reflections and impressions, even Khmer people would never gain, stories of merits, seclution... and no worry that wise wouldn't receive such as gift.

How is Bhante Khemakumara feeling now, short before leaving "home" into unknown?





Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammarāgato on January 10, 2020, 07:35:29 PM
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Bhante Johann,

Kana Bhante, when there is a possibly,  Kana would share reflection and impressions, stories of merits.

May it be a opportunity for many to increase saddhā (conviction ) into the sublime Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha and may it be a opportunity for those, who do not have saddhā yet, to
gain សទ្ធា into the Trible Gem.

Kana feels fine right now.  Already cleaned up the (living room) to leave the belongings of the Sangha proper behind.  Already prepared to go “to stay" with dukkha.
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on January 10, 2020, 07:57:13 PM
Mudita

/me : Kana split the last off for it's purpose.
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammarāgato on January 10, 2020, 07:59:45 PM
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Kana Bhante
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on January 10, 2020, 08:21:46 PM
Oh.. does Bhante have a comfortable bag where he can put also the bowl into?
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammarāgato on January 10, 2020, 08:52:32 PM
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Bhante Johann,

Kana use a "common" bag for the bowl.

Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on January 10, 2020, 09:33:58 PM
Maybe he can ask Bhante Indannano whether there might be a larger bag in the store. One larger baggage with place for the robe, garments and bowl (smaller things can be placed in the bowl) is much more comfortable then using the bowl-carrier all along. Heavy enought.
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammarāgato on January 10, 2020, 09:56:25 PM
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Bhante Indannano do not stay at Wat Ayum at the moment.

No problem at all. Kana is fine with that what is there.

Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammarāgato on January 11, 2020, 05:27:10 PM
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1. day  going  straight through the rice field.  Now resting in a rice field near chisor mountain.

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Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on January 11, 2020, 05:30:57 PM
Mudita and great that Bhante had a cool weather. Might be that rain comes soon (even total unusual this time)
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammarāgato on January 11, 2020, 05:32:50 PM
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Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on January 11, 2020, 06:01:56 PM
Bhante might be probably aware, nevertheless as info: since seldom that monks are walking, not so attentive many think one is going for alms. So saying like: "I have seen a foreign monk going for alms in the evening. Foreigner do such...." are not seldom. So good to wear the bowl on the back after meal (but attention, it easily falls out of the holder) so not to give further food for such street-talks.
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammarāgato on January 11, 2020, 06:05:11 PM
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Kana,  Bhante
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: អរិយវង្ស on January 11, 2020, 06:38:47 PM
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Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on January 15, 2020, 04:12:22 PM
That's a challenge (~160km mostly crossfield). Given that Bhante might desire to walk here, there are actually very less monasteries, even lesser those suitable to rest. So recharging cellphone would be hardly possible. Smoke in the are neither gives much view to direction, not to such as far signs like mountains. Asking people, they wouldn't really know, send one up the mainroads, even backwards. If having gone smooth, he might have passed Kampong Speu province capital already. If fast he might even arrive this evening or tomorrow. May Bhante not so much seeking to arrive but spend best times where ever good to rest.
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on January 19, 2020, 08:52:01 PM
This being a fierce time, this time inbetween, vanishing of old, may Bhante be always well protected by Devas and Gods outwardly and firm protected by the Juwels within his heart.
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Moritz on January 19, 2020, 11:30:35 PM
Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu

May Bhante be well protected.

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Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: អរិយវង្ស on January 23, 2020, 09:35:42 PM
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May Bhante be always well protected by Devas and Gods outwardly and firm protected by the Juwels within his heart.
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Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Sophorn on January 24, 2020, 08:30:32 AM
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Kana just wanted to inform that Bang Cheav Villa has received a call this morning that her family saw Bhante Marcel on road nr. 3. Obviously he got lost for 3 days and didn't receive much / at all for alms.
Kana is now on the way to find Bhante and picking up Bang Villa on the way. Also, Bang Lay is already on the motorbike on the way to the village mentioned last seen.

May Bhante be well.

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Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on January 24, 2020, 10:46:35 AM
Mudita

Fests and holidays, Uposatha... are the most "hard" days for walkabouts, since people have fixed perceptions and targets to make merits. Fastdays for wandering monks.
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on January 24, 2020, 05:25:17 PM
As corresponded via SMS, all searched long till after noon but Bhante was no more to be found. Sadhu for efforts and care.
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: អរិយវង្ស on January 24, 2020, 05:56:12 PM
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Photo of Bhante this morning around 7.30am took by Kana son.
 May Bhante Khemakumara be protected by the Deva and God may Bhante could find his way to the Ashram soon.

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Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: អរិយវង្ស on January 24, 2020, 06:11:41 PM
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As told by market seller in front Psar Pang sey 13km from psar Tram khna(where 2km from place he met Bhante) . She saw Bhante walking on this main road
further around 9am. Kana had drive to psar thnol bot 18km from tram khna asked not found, way back to pang sey a grocery seller he saw Bhante walking on this way yesterday or 21,22. I also placed phone number to some of them.
I kana thought if Bhante passed psar thnol bot, there was no access road to Nation road num 4 kompong soeu, will arrrived kep or kompot.

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Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on January 24, 2020, 07:05:52 PM
Not so easy to escape mainroads but also not so easy to access them once behind the "wall".

And not easy to ever perceive a wanderer inside the traffic. mudita
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: អរិយវង្ស on January 24, 2020, 08:17:43 PM
Bhante _/\_ _/\_ _/\_

if possible, could kana call the police or security in Srok for help?
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Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on January 24, 2020, 08:22:28 PM
 :) No problem at all. Bhante has feets, a bowl and the tripple Gems. No need to worry.

Good to rejoice in having had contact. It's the nature of wandering monks to be not traceable.

If he wishes to be found he would find ways.

Like if having seen a shy deer.
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: អរិយវង្ស on January 24, 2020, 08:26:25 PM
Kana Bhante _/\_ _/\_ _/\_
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Chanroth on January 25, 2020, 08:23:42 AM
សាធុៗៗ🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: អរិយវង្ស on January 26, 2020, 05:13:39 PM
Vandami Bhante _/\_ _/\_ _/\_

I kana and son, back from a short Visiting Bhante Khmemakumara this afteafternoon. Near Phnom Srong where Bhante could dwell and take rest before leaving for Thudong gave some tonic and Medecine (some from Bang Sophorn ).

Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu _/\_ _/\_ _/\_
 Bhante Khemakumara well protected by the Dvas and God outwardly and firm protected by the Juwels within his heart.
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Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on January 26, 2020, 05:54:35 PM
Sadhu and mudita, Nyom Cheav Villa ,

Next to old Upanissaya, it's giving into new that makes boundages toward Nibbana firm. Next to conditions like birth, outlook, time, place, arosen effort is the most importand and most possible to be changed. Effort is what makes "impossible" seeming things posdible, incl. highest liberation.

Who would find a wandering monk easy anywhere in the fields? It's also a blessing for the villagers who could assist and take part.

Strong determination and sacrifices reach their target, sometimes fast, sometimes needing many lifetimes. So may all build upon their good Nissaya and give foremost into sila, samadhi, panna.

(Not that Atma had any doubt that Nyom would soon report and share such joy.)
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: អរិយវង្ស on January 26, 2020, 06:07:28 PM
Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu  :) _/\_ _/\_ _/\_
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Sophorn on January 27, 2020, 03:19:38 PM
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Sadhu. Sadhu. Sadhu.

May Bhante be well further more and mudita for U. Cheav Villa for her perseverance.   

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Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Chanroth on January 31, 2020, 08:32:50 PM
(Having gotten a picture)

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Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on February 01, 2020, 06:00:22 AM
Nyom Sophorn , Lay an Nyom Moritz visited Bhante Khemakumara on their way to the Ashram yesterday, as he still stayed at the same place, to ask whether he would like to join the travel. Of which he refused having got some strength again.

Reported he has been heardly receiced by the villagers need and get even to much visited and gifted already. An older lady, caring much about him told Nyom Sophorn in tears and ashamed late, that Bhante got beaten up by some drug addicted young robbers. Since monk usually carry money and luxory things here, seen as rich, it's certain a danger.

Bhante, how ever, seems to use his way for staying strict on the path, so less to worry and much place for mudita all around it.
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: អរិយវង្ស on February 04, 2020, 02:48:14 PM
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Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on February 04, 2020, 10:47:34 PM
May Bhante Khemakumara have spend a pleasing Birth-reflecting-day of his today and continue till the morning gray.

The same as well of course for his twin brother Roman .
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on February 06, 2020, 08:48:09 AM
Two days ago Upasika Cheav Villa came with her son to meet up Upasika Sophorn and Lay, who worked on finishing a bag for Bhante.

Wishing to try to meet Bhante, Nyom joyfully received some smaller things for sewing and the bag.

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Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Moritz on February 09, 2020, 07:00:40 PM
Bong Villa forwarded photo and a video of Bhante Khemakumara, taken by U. Thea today.
Bhante is still residing at the same place.

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Sadhu!

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Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on February 09, 2020, 07:11:31 PM
Sadhu, Sadhu
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Sophorn on February 10, 2020, 01:52:12 PM
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kana received the news on Bhante Marcel from the lay people in Prey Ta Mian this morning that Bhante has left his dwelling in this village for good and left to the west. The lady who has been in touch with kana every 2nd or 3rd day had the blessing to have given alms to Bhante and realizing that Bhante was leaving.
Many blessings for all the heartwarming acts and shares of the laypeople there in supporting Bhante and all the calls for asking how to support a Tudong monk accordingly. May their trust in the triple gems repay them tenfold.

May Bhante be well on his way and in his practice.

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Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on February 10, 2020, 01:56:59 PM
Sadhu, Sadhu
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on February 15, 2020, 05:58:35 PM
Could Nyom Cheav Villa meet Bhante before he left the dwelling?
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: អរិយវង្ស on February 15, 2020, 07:35:53 PM
kana Bhante  _/\_ _/\_ _/\_

Kana did not go to visit Bhante Khemakumara, before he left.

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Title: Bhante Khemakumara
Post by: អរិយវង្ស on March 17, 2020, 10:54:05 PM

Aramika   *

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I kana just finished 30mins Samathi Samādhi,
also Praying where Bhante Khemakumara now, if not far From Akyum or could walk in three days back. May he comes back. Feeling deep insight as never before. 

Then I kana Just check the news before going to sleep,

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Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on March 17, 2020, 11:21:37 PM
Mudita

(maybe it's possible to ask if sharing the video here, as Dhamma-dana, is possible)
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: អរិយវង្ស on March 17, 2020, 11:47:58 PM
Kana Bhante _/\_ _/\_ _/\_

I kana will ask for Sharing the video tomorrow.
And Uppasaka Thea those who help Bhante Khmemakumara near behind Phnom Srong before
He known the second place not far mightbe 10km from Phnom Srong toward near
His Master Lok Ta Klem Knul Asrham.

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Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on March 17, 2020, 11:52:57 PM
Ven. grandfather "Klem Knul" Ashram, like the color of Bhantes Cīvara (robe)?
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: អរិយវង្ស on March 18, 2020, 12:03:17 AM
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Klem knol means like the color rope, but he is an ascetic.

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Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on March 18, 2020, 12:13:53 AM
Atma would wonder if dwelling together, but as invited guest sure possible and a blessing for the giver.
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: អរិយវង្ស on March 18, 2020, 12:22:13 AM
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Bhante Khemakuman not dwelling together.
Any way Lok ta Klem Knol passed away since 2015.

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Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: អរិយវង្ស on March 20, 2020, 05:57:28 PM
Sadha Sadhu Sadhu  _/\_ _/\_ _/\_

Bhante Khemakumara arrived safe at Watt Akyum this evening.
Everyone will be glad to see Bhante again.

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Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Moritz on March 22, 2020, 08:41:37 AM
One day before Bhante Khemakumara arrived here, at Wat Akyum, brought by the police who seem to be stopping foreign-looking wanderers everywhere in the country because of Corona fear), Bhante Johann left walking towards Phnom Aural. Now three days ago. After only three days taking "rest" here, with his strained leg.

I hope there will soon be a sign of him.

As Bhante Khemakumara mentioned, the police and a district monk who were interrogating him were quite harsh and aggressive. And it took a long time until he finally was allowed to just show them on Google maps "maybe the passport could be found here", pointing to Wat Akyum, so they contacted Bhante Indaññano.

Not sure what Bhante Johann would say on such questions and how the interrogators would react, and where he would end up, without passport.


May he be travelling safely.

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Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Danilo on March 22, 2020, 09:59:01 AM
Moritz, sadhu for inform. I thought something could have happened as I noticed a longer interval — than the usual — with no post from Bhante Johann.
I hope that all this coronavirus issue isn't causing much problems for Bhante Johann, Bhante Khemakumara or for you in Cambodia.  _/\_
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Moritz on March 22, 2020, 08:31:26 PM
Moritz, sadhu for inform. I thought something could have happened as I noticed a longer internal — than the usual — with no post from Bhante Johann.
I hope that all this coronavirus issue isn't causing much problems for Bhante Johann, Bhante Khemakumara or for you in Cambodia.  _/\_

Sadhu, Danilo, for the good wishes. _/\_

Not really sure if the police, trying to enforce corona spread mitigation measures, are focussed so much more on foreigners, or just generally everyone who seems to be straying "out of their bounds", but it might be just easier to spot "foreigners". I mostly know hearsay while staying safely inside the Wat. So for me, so far, there are not many problems, while I am staying here inside the golden cage of Wat Akyum.
But for a foreign-looking monk who tries to walk 150 kilometers, it will be difficult to avoid getting into trouble I think.

The only "problem" inside here for me might be that people maybe tend to avoid contact a little bit. Although that is surely in large part also due to the language barrier and my own incompetence at understanding how to integrate here, I think it is also at least a little bit influenced by (justified) corona fear. Because I am coughing and sneezing a little bit sometimes (but it's getting better), it is not unreasonable to assume that I might carry the coronavirus. What is just a little cough and sneeze for a relatively young and healthy person like me might be dangerous for older, not so healthy people if they get infected.

Not really so much a problem for me, making it easier to isolate myself and keep my usual antisocial tendencies, trying to do some computer work (with a mostly very slow and unstable internet connection, tiny steps take a long time).

Bhante Khemakumara, who apparently was able to get out of the Wat to go on almsround this morning, told that the people were very happy to be able to give alms, but at the same time they were afraid. Making sure to close their mouth very fast, or to bow down very deep while receiving the Anumodana, to not possibly get any droplets of virus into their face. And then after the act of almsgiving, quickly turned away and turned their face mask on. But going to the next shop or market stand before, to buy this or that, did not seem to cause so much concern for them.

I have reason to worry that I might really carry the virus and spread it to others. So I think I should be careful.

But mostly I still worry what might happen to Bhante Johann when he gets caught and cannot show or even point to a possible location of a passport (because I think he threw it away long ago). After three days with no sign, I assume he has had no opportunity to access the internet so far. He left the Sangha tablet here. He would only ask to borrow a mobile phone from a fellow monk if there is an opportunity I think. I don't think he would ask to borrow from a layperson (which would break some Vinaya rule I think, to ask for something like that) - like a police officer or prison ward. If he ends up being put into jail, for straying without passport, maybe no one would hear about it.

Bhante Khemakumara does not seem to worry. He says Bhante Johann knows what he's doing.
That may be so. But it might still be troublesome and unhealthy for him.
Three months ago, Bhante Johann said he does not need this body anymore and it would only be a burden to repair it another time. I really hope it would last a little bit longer and not be "used up" very quickly again, after only a short time of recuperation. Malaria and dengue fever may break out again any time when he is weakened.

Bhante Khemakumara also said I should not worry if people avoid contact. Because contact is the cause for feeling. And feeling is the cause for craving... and so on. :-|
I think that is a bit too "far out" for me. So I am happy to have the opportunity to at least seek some contact here and share my worries a little bit.

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Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: អរិយវង្ស on March 22, 2020, 11:32:33 PM
Master Moritz _/\_

About Bhante Johann said he does not need this body anymore and it would only be a burden to repair it another time. The Arahant means that.

I was also worried but i think He will be proteced by his pure heart.
And now that you can help Bhante and address your concerns, focus on meditation.

Living safe and secure with Sila Samadhi Panna.  _/\_

Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammarāgato on March 24, 2020, 02:46:12 PM
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May all have the possibility to focus the heart more on what is skillful so everyone gets the energy to overcome suffering.

And what is skillful?

Namo tassa bhagavato arahato sammā-sambuddhassa

And what is skillful? Abstaining from taking life is skillful, abstaining from taking what is not given... from sexual misconduct... from lying... from abusive speech... from divisive tale-bearing... abstaining from idle chatter is skillful. Lack of covetousness... lack of ill will... right views are skillful. These things are termed skillful.

And what are the roots of what is skillful? Lack of greed is a root of what is skillful, lack of aversion is a root of what is skillful, lack of delusion is a root of what is skillful. These are termed the roots of what is skillful.
Quote from: https://zugangzureinsicht.org/html/tipitaka/mn/mn.009.than_en.html

How does someone puts an end to suffering here and now?

Namo tassa bhagavato arahato sammā-sambuddhassa

"When a disciple of the noble ones discerns what is unskillful in this way, discerns the root of what is unskillful in this way, discerns what is skillful in this way, and discerns the root of what is skillful in this way, when — having entirely abandoned passion-obsession, having abolished aversion-obsession, having uprooted the view-&-conceit obsession 'I am'; having abandoned ignorance & given rise to clear knowing — he has put an end to suffering & stress right in the here-&-now, it is to this extent that a disciple of the noble ones is a person of right view, one whose view is made straight, who is endowed with verified confidence in the Dhamma, and who has arrived at this true Dhamma."
Quote from: https://zugangzureinsicht.org/html/tipitaka/mn/mn.009.than_en.html

May all living beings in all realms gain a share in limitless freedom from danger, freedom from animosity, and freedom from oppression.

Atma has no worries about the goodness of the sublime Buddha,Dhamma and Sangha and no worries about  someone who practice accordingly to the Buddha-Dhamma because a follower of the Triple Gem will always be well protected.

may all have confidence in what is supreme. Why?


Namo tassa bhagavato arahato sammā-sambuddhassa

"Among whatever beings there may be — footless, two-footed, four-footed, many footed; with form or formless; percipient, non-percipient, neither percipient nor non-percipient — the Tathagata, worthy & rightly self-awakened, is considered supreme. Those who have confidence in the Awakened One have confidence in what is supreme; and for those with confidence in the supreme, supreme is the result."
Quote from: https://zugangzureinsicht.org/html/tipitaka/kn/iti/iti.3.050-099.than_en.html

 _/\_ _/\_ _/\_
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Moritz on March 24, 2020, 03:24:49 PM
Sadhu, sadhu, sadhu _/\_ _/\_ _/\_

/me will not stop worrying yet.
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: អរិយវង្ស on March 24, 2020, 05:23:38 PM
Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu Bhante _/\_ _/\_ _/\_

I karuna just think about Bhante Johann,
I kana would like to follow the Sangha's advice.

   _/\_ _/\_ _/\_
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Moritz on March 26, 2020, 08:46:17 PM
So there was a sign of life from Bhante Johann, seen by the visit and greeting (http://forum.sangham.net/index.php?topic=52.msg22308#msg22308) of Upasika Serya this morning, having been given an account in the forum and membership in the Sanghamitta group, which Bhante Johann would have done using the admin account. Probably the photo made after giving alms to Bhante.

Now also Upasika Villa informed that Upasaka Thea's (mentioned earlier here (http://forum.sangham.net/index.php?topic=9669.msg22276#msg22276)) wife had heard people in the area talk about a foreigner monk going on pindapat near where Bhante Marcel/Khemakumara dwelt in front of Phnom Srong.

Hopefully Bhante will have a safe further travel without getting stopped by police like Bhante Khemakumara.

_/\_ _/\_ _/\_

/me Maybe good to invite Upasaka Thea and his wife, and all the helpful "informants" also to the forum. The normal registration should also be possible again now.
Title: Bhante Johann's return to Aural
Post by: Moritz on March 29, 2020, 02:49:03 PM

Aramika   *

Ein oder mehrer Beiträge wurden hier im Thema abgeschnitten und damit in neues Thema "Bhante Johann's return to Aural (http://forum.sangham.net/index.php?topic=9801.0)" eröffnet, dem angehäng.
One or more posts have been cut out of this topic here. A new topic, based on it, has been created as "Bhante Johann's return to Aural (http://forum.sangham.net/index.php?topic=9801.0)" or attached there.
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammarāgato on April 23, 2020, 11:04:33 AM
Recollecting the Experienced

2. day: after having a night of (khema) in the Fields of the Khmer, Atma /Kana left the present of chisor mountain behind.

going straight north-west through the rice Fields.  Short enter the nearby villages for pindabat then return on the way through the fields.

Mothers of Khmer, looking for the kumaras khema (security) along the way.

Today thinking of how the Sublime Buddha advised to “crossing over the flood"

Namo tassa bhagavato arahato sammā-sambuddhassa

"When I pushed forward, I was whirled about. When I stayed in place, I sank. And so I crossed over the flood without pushing forward, without staying in place."
Quote from: https://zugangzureinsicht.org/html/tipitaka/sn/sn01/sn01.001.than_en.html


day 3:

At the morning, a given possibility to clean the body and robe.

went on almsround in a "remote village "

like the other days,  when the villagers recognized,  that this “barang” do not have interest in money,  fast the "mothers of Khmer" with alot of joy spreading around the place, ,  more than “just happy” to make good deeds.

at around 11 o'clock arrived at Phnom Tamao. resting a bit and then going straight north/west.

statement of the day from a Mother of Khema:

“When I was talking to him in english language, the Monk answer in khmer language and also can talk "prah Thor". he do not need Money, do not want a car or motorcycle. Just “conviction” saddhā in Buddha, Dhamma, Sangha.

 Sadhu, Sadhu "
 
 
 
 today's thoughts:
 
 “every time,  when Atma/Kana goes “on the high(er) way” a feeling of “living at home”comes up, every time when Atma/Kana is "staying at a home" a feeling of “living on a highway” comes up.
 
 right after that thinking “do not feel “at home” when you are at home and do not feel at home when on the street.  it might be,  that a poisonous snake or a car hit you right there."
 
 Being home-less do not mean to living on a street. it means not to make a stand-hold in “world” anymore so nothing can hit you right there .
 

To be continued



Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on April 23, 2020, 06:42:25 PM
Mudita
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on April 25, 2020, 12:42:41 AM
/me  In between, my person thought to post a message by Nyom Villa given in the shoutbox here, so that general worries may be eased and to don't think that there is hardly ever any real dislike of especially good monk (even if not so on path or much introduced) and more of state organs, if one is on good ways and sticking with Vinaya. Of course there can be missunderstandings and dangers for possible over-eager monks getting fear or govermental organs.

Quote from: Nyom Villa in the talkbox some time ago
I kana used to talk to the Khmer monk at Wat AngChum who contacted to Akyum with the Police in Korng Pisey District, the monk want to apologize again and again he said he and the Police had no bad will againt Bhante. Because of cannot talk and understand the language...

Sure Bhante approves and praises such, accepts that with mudita, and good to give the monk also a feedback, as well as to the state organs since such accidantly things can burden very heavy not able to get out of a fault and to purify.

Walking and dwell quite long in a mode, now maybe eight years in the land of the Khema, of not holding any rights like a bird, and refuge aside of the tripple, such encounters are very usual and my person can not remember any case where not all, if not right from the beginning, but at the end of such investigations, before walking on or rest, especially the Khmer actually people of execution did not do a lot of merits. If it happens to leave each other by a side of not being welcome it's merely, sad but true as well as most bad kamma and guidiance of others, by monks, never, till now, by those who do just there job at most and know their particulary task.

So my person could only find great praise of the lands police officals and other state organs, in regard of their trust and faith toward the Juwels, althought surely encounter a lot of other that faith supporting under monks at larg. Maybe my person finds the right place to share some of such stories when a stranger beggar gets approached by all kinds of authorities and stories of merits to join and to get a little different light of general qualities surely hard to find anywhere else in the world. Of course such stories had find there arising at Corona-times as well, but actually not really different in containing much food to join the merits, huge and small of security organs.

Generally, please, no one needs really worry much about a monk on dhammic walk about and familar in the costums of the Noble Ones. That's actually why they do such in that way, not taking any refuge aside th Gems and to be nevery much of a burden for anyone but just a field to gain Saddha and merits fro those who wish to take a possibility seldom to get. So never feel angry or fearful as this is the point of reminder that there are the Gems free of fear and that one can follow the way to gain fearlessness and independency likewise for oneself following the stream of those "Pros satta" as that mode of life of almsbeggar is called "serving all being" and non particular part or side, harmless.
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammarāgato on April 25, 2020, 06:57:15 AM

Namo tassa bhagavato arahato sammā-sambuddhassa

"Abandoning false speech, he abstains from false speech. He speaks the truth, holds to the truth, is firm, reliable, no deceiver of the world. This, too, is part of his virtue.

"Abandoning divisive speech he abstains from divisive speech. What he has heard here he does not tell there to break those people apart from these people here. What he has heard there he does not tell here to break these people apart from those people there. Thus reconciling those who have broken apart or cementing those who are united, he loves concord, delights in concord, enjoys concord, speaks things that create concord. This, too, is part of his virtue.

"Abandoning abusive speech, he abstains from abusive speech. He speaks words that are soothing to the ear, that are affectionate, that go to the heart, that are polite, appealing and pleasing to people at large. This, too, is part of his virtue.

"Abandoning idle chatter, he abstains from idle chatter. He speaks in season, speaks what is factual, what is in accordance with the goal, the Dhamma, and the Vinaya. He speaks words worth treasuring, seasonable, reasonable, circumscribed, connected with the goal. This, too, is part of his virtue.


"Whereas some brahmans and contemplatives, living off food given in faith, are addicted to talking about lowly topics such as these — talking about kings, robbers, ministers of state; armies, alarms, and battles; food and drink; clothing, furniture, garlands, and scents; relatives; vehicles; villages, towns, cities, the countryside; women and heroes; the gossip of the street and the well; tales of the dead; tales of diversity [philosophical discussions of the past and future], the creation of the world and of the sea, and talk of whether things exist or not — he abstains from talking about lowly topics such as these. This, too, is part of his virtue.



"But because you see your transgression as such and make amends in accordance with the Dhamma, we accept your confession. For it is a cause of growth in the Dhamma & Discipline of the noble ones when, seeing a transgression as such, one makes amends in accordance with the Dhamma and exercises restraint in the future."

Quote from: https://zugangzureinsicht.org/html/tipitaka/dn/dn.02.0.than_en.html


Namo tassa bhagavato arahato sammā-sambuddhassa

"A friend endowed with these three qualities is worth associating with. Which three? He/she gives what is hard to give, does what is hard to do, endures what is hard to endure. A friend endowed with these three qualities is worth associating with."

— AN 3.133
Quote from:  https://zugangzureinsicht.org/html/lib/study/into_the_stream_en.html

Sadhu, Sadhu Mudita

Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammarāgato on May 16, 2020, 08:45:01 PM
Recollecting the Experienced

2. day: after having a night of (khema) in the Fields of the Khmer, Atma /Kana left the present of chisor mountain behind.

going straight north-west through the rice Fields.  Short enter the nearby villages for pindabat then return on the way through the fields.

Mothers of Khmer, looking for the kumaras khema (security) along the way.

Today thinking of how the Sublime Buddha advised to “crossing over the flood"

Namo tassa bhagavato arahato sammā-sambuddhassa

"When I pushed forward, I was whirled about. When I stayed in place, I sank. And so I crossed over the flood without pushing forward, without staying in place."
Quote from: https://zugangzureinsicht.org/html/tipitaka/sn/sn01/sn01.001.than_en.html


day 3:

At the morning, a given possibility to clean the body and robe.

went on almsround in a "remote village "

like the other days,  when the villagers recognized,  that this “barang” do not have interest in money,  fast the "mothers of Khmer" with alot of joy spreading around the place, ,  more than “just happy” to make good deeds.

at around 11 o'clock arrived at Phnom Tamao. resting a bit and then going straight north/west.

statement of the day from a Mother of Khema:

“When I was talking to him in english language, the Monk answer in khmer language and also can talk "prah Thor". he do not need Money, do not want a car or motorcycle. Just “conviction” saddhā in Buddha, Dhamma, Sangha.

 Sadhu, Sadhu "
 
 
 
 today's thoughts:
 
 “every time,  when Atma/Kana goes “on the high(er) way” a feeling of “living at home”comes up, every time when Atma/Kana is "staying at a home" a feeling of “living on a highway” comes up.
 
 right after that thinking “do not feel “at home” when you are at home and do not feel at home when on the street.  it might be,  that a poisonous snake or a car hit you right there."
 
 Being home-less do not mean to living on a street. it means not to make a stand-hold in “world” anymore so nothing can hit you right there .
 

To be continued

Some notes for further  writing:

druged youth approaching accordingly at the wrong/right time.

eating just for crossing the desert

practice the protocols

around 6 glowing lights in the night

Arriving at the 4 directions of Goodness

get addicted to goodness / 3 days of weirdness

arriving at goodness by overcoming goodness

Deva-nāgā mahiddhikā / Deva Nagas standing in space on land

Burning forest,  cooling heart
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on May 16, 2020, 08:47:40 PM
Mudita
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammarāgato on May 19, 2020, 01:20:12 PM
Arriving at goodness by overcoming goodness


Someday, when sitting quietly under a tree. a group of people arrived at that place.

One of the leading people was holding a stick in the hands.After venerating and giving some tonics sitting also quietly. The leading People still holding a stick in the hand.

then asking the visitors:“What is the purpose your visit? ”

the visitors answered:“we want to see the monk and do some good deeds through veneration and giving some tonic!”

“Sadhu, Mudita,  it is good to visit and see monks, it is good for someone of respectful nature to honors what is worth to honor."

after that, all seems to be more relaxed.

Asking further: “What is the reason for holding a stick in the hand?”

Answer:“When there is an animal or something, i can protect me and other by using the stick!” (raised and moved the stick)

“When someone is acting in an harmful way, is this a protection for oneself and others?

“No!”

"hurting other with body, mind and speech, is this wholesome (kusalaṃ) or unwholesome (akusalaṃ)?"

“unwholesome!”

"Is practicing silā (virtue) wholesome or unwholesome? "

“wholesome!"

“when someone is practicing wholesome in body, mind and speech, is this a protection for someone and other?"

“Yes!”

“Why?”

“Because someone do not acting harmful to oneself and others anymore !”

"Is this good or bad?"

“Sure, it is good!”

“Sadhu!”


"there is no reason for someone, who arrived at good-ness, to make use of sticks, knifes etc."

After that, fast "letting go" off the stick.

after talked/practice about veneration, dāna (generousity) silā (virtue), wholesome unwholesome. the visitors,  at ease, went back to their homes.



There are two different goodness kana/Atma was referring to. 

One goodness based on micchā diṭṭhi (wrong view) and another goodness which is based on sammā diṭṭhi (right view).

someone who want to protect themselves and other by using stick, knifes, weapons, is someone who cannot see,  that such acts would only increase suffering.

Even when someone thinks “out of goodness I will protect my mother, father, children, beloved, friends, House, car, motorcycle with this and that stick, knife, weapon.” it would not protect someone from suffering, it is still based on micchā diṭṭhi (wrong view)

At the moment, when someone sees  the truth of suffering, the truth of the cause of suffering, the truth of the end of suffering, and the truth of the path that leads to the end of suffering, someone is no more able to act in a way that will increase suffering for themselves and other.

Someone becomes a protector of goodness.

Someone arrived at goodness. (based on right view)
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: អរិយវង្ស on May 19, 2020, 02:21:52 PM
Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu _/\_ _/\_ _/\_
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on October 02, 2020, 02:35:23 PM
Sadhu, sadhu,...

As having heard from Bhante Indannano today, Bhante Khemakumara left this morning for another Dhammic Walkabout, although sure another month maybe daily rains at inconstant time.

May his path always be best protected, adide of his strength in such, by all Devas around, joining joyfully, and may he always meet good Nissaya ripping at harder times so that the journry may be of highest paths and fruits.

May all be able to join this, his, outstanding merits and be often by him by heart, wishing to follow by body one time soon.

Mudita
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: អរិយវង្ស on October 02, 2020, 04:03:08 PM
  _/\_ _/\_ _/\_

May Bhante Khemakumara be protected by all the Devas.

 _/\_ _/\_ _/\_ :)
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on October 02, 2020, 06:20:13 PM
Sadhu, sadhu

May Bhante find a monastery to stay tomorrow after a teaching night, to get dry again, and spend there another month or two, best actually three.
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on October 05, 2020, 02:51:48 PM

Quote from: Johann, talkbox
Quote from: Upasika Villa
Quote from: Johann
Quote from: Upasika Villa
_/\_ _/\_ _/\_
At least a possible dry place and possible good provided. Sadhu. Many people will be very happy about the blessing having such near. That's why the Buddha told the lay-follower: build remute kutis, tanks and path, and invite them to come. May he be free of troubles by neighboring "Brahmans".

Vandami Bhante _/\_ _/\_ _/\_ I kana had hear from Upasaka Thea and his wife that Bhante Khemakumara arrived at Phnom Srong yesterday morning, dwelling about 500m from his old place. _/\_ _/\_ _/\_

Rain, rain, rain... may wise take the opportunity to provide brave Ven. Khemakumara with what is required to maintain such for long last, may many meet the fields of merits of the Gems and take on the labour.
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on October 05, 2020, 03:10:06 PM
Just for the case that Bhante might read or someone telling him:

On the south foot of Srong mountain, next a Chinese stone company, there is a small Wat where Atma dwelled one night, was guest. The Ven. Abbott is about same age, very knowledgeable and has faith, although still busy and astray looking after his parents. Also a Ven. Thera, with upright Vinaya, from Wat Kiri Goro often dwells there, once having visited the Ashram here.

If Bhante needs anything, even nice remote Kuti on the mountain, he can be sure being more then welcome there (greeting to the Ven. in the case meeting them).
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: អរិយវង្ស on October 05, 2020, 07:01:44 PM
 _/\_ _/\_ _/\_

I kana received 2 photos of Bhante Khemakumara from Upasaka Thea's wife this evening.

 _/\_ _/\_ _/\_

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/me : attachments reorganized
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on October 05, 2020, 08:03:19 PM
Good to know that Bhante has at least a roof and his robe dry, although looking tied, possible not much sleep the last days.

Mudita
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Moritz on October 07, 2020, 12:55:44 AM
Mudita.

I hope it will be possible to visit Bhante on the weekend.

_/\_ _/\_ _/\_
Title: Re: [Ashram] Access to the Ashram Thmo Duk ដីចូល អាស្រម ថ្មទូក ស្រុកឪរ៉ាល់
Post by: Chanroth on October 08, 2020, 08:55:45 PM

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Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on October 09, 2020, 04:06:25 PM
Atma thought to tell that the mosquito-net of the Chat (Tudong-umbrella) is a heavy and thick pvc-plastic one and actuall very small, not possible to lay down and short as well. Good if Bhante could patch on a lighter and larger net, just cutting the 'fish-net' away. May Bhante has got, found, offered a dry and not to windy place for the next weeks, months.
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Moritz on October 10, 2020, 03:21:08 PM
I will try to visit Bhante tomorrow morning.
Hope I will be able to find him with help of contacts given by Upasika Villa.
I also bought some mosquito nets to give to Bhante.

_/\_ _/\_ _/\_
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on October 10, 2020, 03:39:01 PM
Best wishes to Bhante, Sadhu & Mudita. If place for such, maybe Nyom Moritz likes to ask Bhante whether he would of use/need of dye.

This might be the coordinates where he used to dwell last time: 11.274260,104.611126

Driving early in the morning, not long, not far, crossing air-port, Upasika Lay (gas) two times, who might have joy and some orientation, to join as well.
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Moritz on October 10, 2020, 05:41:29 PM
_/\_ _/\_ _/\_

I will ask Bhante about need/use for dye. Thanks for coordinates. Not sure if exact same place, but I have a phone number of people who were in contact.


Unfortunately, Upasika Lay is not at home at the moment, in the countryside for some time, as she told yesterday to Vithou on the phone when I visited him.

_/\_ _/\_ _/\_
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on October 10, 2020, 06:25:36 PM
Mudita
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Moritz on October 11, 2020, 09:02:24 PM
I arrived at the place where Bhante stays short after 7 in the morning, the taxi driver guided on the phone by an Upasika living near, which Upasika Villa had given me the number of.
A small roofed open shelter few kilometers South of the next pagoda, next to a small shrine house, I think a few kilometers East of the fields where we visited him early this year. Clean and apparent good protection from wind and rain.
Bhante had already returned from almsround, not yet eaten, the almsbowl placed before him and did not accept additional food. I bowed and sat down before him, while some local resident laypeople gathered sitting on the side.
He seemed healthy and in good spirits, and confirmed that, yes, he was getting healthier there, and receiving all the requisites, like nourishment and shelter, with ease. And the people seem much caring and very happy about his stay there.
I gave some medicines, energy drinks and offered mosquito nets, but he said for the latter he had no use, the net he has being already very sufficient and he would not like to carry much more with him.
Asked about "plans", whether he has any, of going here or there, or staying here longer or shorter, his answer was as expected: that he would not make such predictions whether he would go here or there when it stops raining. He just likes to practice.
Asked about whether his phone is still working he answered that he has not taken it with him and does not need it. He would use it to read about Dhamma, but has already all the teachings he needs with him.
We talked for a short time, Bhante as always encouraging about Dhamma. I was a bit tired and not very conversant.
I told about possible plans to visit Thmor Duk at the end of the month during the water festival, joining the Buddha-Parisa from Wat Ayum, led by Bhante Indaññano for doing some merits, helping with physical work, but that Bhante Johann had mentioned it being a "waste of time" to just do merits and that might better be done before.
I also forwarded Bhante Johann's question about need/use for dye, adding that he had been apparently supplied with more than sufficient amounts at the moment. Bhante answered that if Bhante likes to give dye, he may of course gladly do so. (Bhante's robe, as far as I can tell, could maybe use some color, but still has more than Bhante Johann's before I left Thmor Duk. As can be seen on the pictures I will add.)
After some encouragements by Bhante to always develop metta, I then left.

On the way back I was still "repairing" a phone that I had brought to give to Bhante (and had made unusable short before I arrived by replacing the system image) and managed to make it work again. So I asked the taxi driver to turn around and go back one more time so I could offer the phone, as it was now working, thinking maybe it could be useful for Bhante after all when travelling for a longer time. But as already expected, Bhante did not accept the phone and said he would not accept gifts of phones anymore, that I might maybe find other wholesome causes to give it to, but that of course the merits of this offer are not any less by that.
He then again spoke some more about developing metta and encouraged me to practice it. Which made me think about the ants which probably are not happy when I kill them every day.

_/\_ _/\_ _/\_
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on October 11, 2020, 09:44:13 PM
Sadhu, Sadhu and Mudita

(Dye would be here at Thmo Duk, so when ever ways, it could be brought, used.

Oh, maybe if knowing the place, since Nyom Chanroth told being often busy in areas Phnom Srong, likes to find way to venerate Bhante, as such for him gives always a lot of joy.)
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Moritz on October 11, 2020, 10:31:56 PM
Sadhu, Sadhu and Mudita

(Dye would be here at Thmo Duk, so when ever ways, it could be brought, used.

Oh, maybe if knowing the place, since Nyom Chanroth told being often busy in areas Phnom Srong, likes to find way to venerate Bhante, as such for him gives always a lot of joy.)

I did not pay enough attention to know the exact location on the map.
But I think few kilometers mostly South from Chongruk Pagoda (https://www.google.de/maps/place/Chongruk+Pagoda/@11.2980408,104.6964242,683m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m22!1m16!4m15!1m6!1m2!1s0x3109510b99894e97:0x8a624dc35810ee2d!2sLiberty+International+School,+Saint+156,+Phnom+Penh!2m2!1d104.8969607!2d11.5633714!1m6!1m2!1s0x31096aef01b6e6bf:0xab5de1475b1c9b1f!2sChongruk!2m2!1d104.6947583!2d11.3069976!3e2!3m4!1s0x31096afa3f868421:0xa15c6ccf58b1e3ad!8m2!3d11.2991649!4d104.6981621).
I am sure that the Upasika which guided the taxi driver there on  the phone would not mind to share her number to Upasaka Chanroth for such a purpose.

Here some pictures sent by her to Upasika Villa, I trust she will be happy to be shared here:
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Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on October 11, 2020, 11:03:53 PM
Sure, hardly to met Buddhaparisada in the Land of the Khmer, not glad to share merits.

Place: Seems then far away (10km) from Phnom Srong... how ever, Nyom, Nyom, will manage it if wishing, anyway.

(As it looks like a Sala-Dana, Atma used to rest (yet they often look similar in villages), and is located righ next a small sand village road, between houses, on a small fenced plot)
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on October 13, 2020, 09:48:59 AM
Thought to maybe correct taken ideas: The mosquito-net wasn't thought as an additional, as told, but to cut away the old, heavy, and replace it with a lighter, bigger one, as the pvc-plastic one on it isn't useful at all, Nyom Moritz . Best when doing so, sacrificing ones time, effort and skill on place. Even the umbrella, Atma used to abound it, is heavy and burdensome at least.

As it also came to mind: Nyom Sophorn and Lay sewed a bag, once for Bhante, not sure if it finally could be given, since the usual bags given to monks are merely "hand-bag", good for "ladies" and designed for additional alms-collecting, money and carry householder-staff, but not for wandering. Not sure if Nyom Cheav Villa later took on tbe bag.
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: អរិយវង្ស on October 13, 2020, 10:19:21 AM
Kana Prah Ang _/\_ _/\_ _/\_

I kana already give the Sangha bag from Bang Sophorn and Upasika Lay to Bhante,
Not sure, might be when Bhante arrives at Akyum( I kana gave Vithou together with Master
Moritz while they Visited Bhante).

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Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on October 13, 2020, 11:03:24 AM
...busy people might be to often to busy with themselves, and often not listen carefully, cool, yet eager to do, to help, to have then time for bussiness again  :)...
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: អរិយវង្ស on October 13, 2020, 11:12:42 AM
 _/\_ _/\_ _/\_ :D
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Moritz on October 13, 2020, 07:17:42 PM
I am sure the bag was given to Bhante at Wat Akyum. I don't remember exactly when.
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on October 13, 2020, 08:35:43 PM
Sadhu, Sadhu
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on October 14, 2020, 11:07:10 AM
Atma brought a bottle of dye down yesterday afternoon, giving it to Nyom Chanroth s wife. Today, resting at his house, he told that having received the possibility, knows how he could go there and thinks how to manage. Atma told him, in case, if possibility, cooker to boil and a pot would be good, and Atma could send such.
Leaving, he came after, and told, joyfully "Best when not waiting long. May Bhante prepare things he likes to send, and I will try to bring it by my self." Sure? an accident that since then the sky broke off and sun shines first time tsince many days.
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: អរិយវង្ស on October 14, 2020, 11:35:22 AM
Mudita _/\_  _/\_  _/\_

And Fortunately, Master Moritz was visit Bhante Marcel. Last night the National road 3 closed to traffic due to flooding 7 Makara bridge (Tonop Steoung Prek Tnout).

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Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Moritz on October 14, 2020, 11:48:53 AM
Sadhu. May Upasaka Chanroth travel safely.

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Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on October 14, 2020, 12:03:22 PM
All not for sure aside of good intention bring good results. Mudita
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: អរិយវង្ស on November 02, 2020, 06:06:59 PM
Tvay Bangkum Prah Ang  _/\_ _/\_ _/\_

I kana many days ago seeking in many ways to Aural impossible.
Yesterday, afternoon I kana feel free to drive to visit Bhante Khemakumara
Where not far, return in evening ... I kana and kids leave PP nearly 1 pm, finally find
The place by Contact to Upasika near by Sala Chhor Tean then arrived at 2.30pm.

Bhante Khemakumara was Changkorm in the room of Sala on left side behind the Big
Buddha tree. Was knocking and inform by Upasika, Bhante walked out and sit in the Sala
on the right. Bhante looked Much Mudita to stay here and he also firmed yes...

This was the first time after he asked kana Sok sbay te? Sand flea finished? He said that is good
that I kana got Sand flea it's good time to Practice Metta...
No need to question about Dhamma like before
Bhante gave Dhamma Dessana along 2 hours about practicing by Yonisomanasikara ..
in right way till reaching right view..

Look like not finish yet but I kana have to go back at 5.30pm..

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/me :
Bhante Khemakumara informed that his cellphone was goin to Nibana Slab,
(He seems joyfully to use the word Nibana instead of slab many times ) and no
need the new one.
when Kana asked about if he wants to Visit Aural? Bhante reply no..
right now he got much Mudita here and Borisatya and tomorrow is anicca
Min teang Slab tov Nibana..



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Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: អរិយវង្ស on November 02, 2020, 06:23:09 PM
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I kana did not have time take photo of the actually Place and many Buddhaborisatya (Upasika) near Phnom Strong
came to take good care(everyday).. and Lok yeay also asked please Bhante Stay here
as long.. they always come to Sala Chhor Tean every 6pm to Paying homage to the Buddha
follow up Bhante. Bhante Khemakumara confirm that he stayed here called Upanissya
He want to teach them the right way to Practice the Dhamma till Vimutti..

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Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on November 02, 2020, 06:45:04 PM
Sadhu, Sadhu and much mudita with all near there.
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on November 15, 2020, 07:00:25 PM
Quote from: Upasika Cheav Villa, in Talkbox
I kana came with family (usually used for husband) visits his parents at Tram Kna, where about 5km from Phum Baing Na Bhante Khemakumara dwelling place.

Bhante Khemakumara informed would leave this place for another mountain tomorrow. _/\_ _/\_ _/\_

Mudita, Nyom Cheav Villa , and Sadhu for taking on possibility. Again not the best time for traveling, may Bhante, nevertheless find good places to dwell. The area between the mountains toward Speu is actually pleasing and silent, more withdrawn from modern and media.
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: អរិយវង្ស on November 15, 2020, 09:50:24 PM
Kana Prah Ang _/\_ _/\_ _/\_

Lok yeay and Borisatya there also told Bhante about the next storm
will come tomorrow or early not possible to go on Thudong.
Bhante Khemakumara replied nothing to worry if there is a storm tomorrow he will not go
but go in his heart, the Sangha has to see Kusala in his heart
if possible he will leaves then still walking under the storm..

Last time walked a way from Akyum under the rain and searching
for shelter.. until he thought that would be good to have a shelter.
Suddenly upasika came out her house and asked Bhante to take a rest..
When going with Kusala suta, those around would touch and help.

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/me : Bhante Khemakumara couldn't log in to see Sangham at the moment
I kana mobitel sim got low signal.


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Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on November 16, 2020, 07:01:41 AM
So is it. If on for good pupose, pure in heart, and faith, things come along and the Devas protect one on the way.

(Atma would just suggest Bhante staying far from more developed areas and main roads, not at least because of Covid-fear of people acting sometimes very strange and sozial tentions in worker areas. No problems in rual areas.)

/me : two of the pictures are broken
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: អរិយវង្ស on November 16, 2020, 08:05:14 AM
Kana Prah Ang _/\_ _/\_ _/\_

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Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on November 16, 2020, 09:37:58 AM
Is/was a nice place, just in the middle of a village (bringing naturally many problems) and so usually not good for practice, not a place to possible stay longer.
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: អរិយវង្ស on November 16, 2020, 09:43:31 AM
Kana Prah Ang _/\_ _/\_ _/\_

Because of raining Bhante Khemakumara just took this place.
The first place always under the big tree in the field, or forest..
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Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: អរិយវង្ស on November 17, 2020, 12:46:39 PM
Vandami Bhante _/\_ _/\_ _/\_

I kana just got a call from one of Upasika who take care of Bhante Khemakumara
in Baing Na Village she informed that because of less strength not healthy
Bhante just left today and accepted to drive by a devote to the road 41 Phnum Srong
when asked where to go Bhante finger on Google map he would continue
walk to Phum Sre moin till the finally destiny at Sre Ambil Koh kong.

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Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on November 17, 2020, 03:52:10 PM
Looks like a detail plan. Mudita and sadhu for share.
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: អរិយវង្ស on November 17, 2020, 04:18:09 PM
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Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: អរិយវង្ស on November 18, 2020, 09:13:00 PM
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On the half way back PP, I kana got a called from Upasika
 at Khum Mrah Pen Srok Korng Pisey she said she knows
Bhante Khemakumara and invited him to rest at her house
but Bhante wants to get back to the old place infront Phnom
Srong.. after talking Bhante decided to stay a night and Upasika
wil help to drive him back tomorrow even she said she feel
sacrifices and want Prah to stay as long.
I kana thinks that is right as Bhante told might be the problem
about Corona Season.

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Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on November 18, 2020, 09:39:35 PM
Mudita with Upasika being able to make such merits.

/me : Actually it's not Corona, but not already given up. Phnom Srong is a place of politic, cheating Brahmans, huge money, ... but when one turns around omething, it's not easy. And, don't forget: If one had cast off another one time, this one does not fear more then a comming back. The more people would love him, the more feeding conflicts. So it's required to leave both behind: beloved and disliked. Maybe Bhante finds his way here.
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: អរិយវង្ស on November 18, 2020, 09:45:10 PM
Kana Prah Ang _/\_ _/\_ _/\_
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: អរិយវង្ស on November 19, 2020, 04:47:05 PM
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Bhante Khemakumara gets back to the old place after meal in the morning,
informed by Upasika there Bhante looks very exhausted and still not accept medicines
 or see the doctor then sleep till evening.

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Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on November 19, 2020, 05:11:11 PM
Bhante may get more ease as soon as he has fhound his objected place. Atma guesses it's the stress like a deer had accidentally accessed human settlements, hunted it run here and there with no orientation. It might have changed, but Bhante also hadn't the best sense of directions and geographically not so much an overview. Nevertheless, Atma guesses he will be soon get cast out again, as, as said, it's a big business hill and actually already over - polluted, and on the food one karge company after the other.

As he came back, although cast out before vassa, the authorities will assume that he likes to settle there, gain a footing. So all in all thinking that he will gain a lot and steady troubles in the middle of a competition field.

He, how ever, has to figue it out by himself and also the things around him are his.
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: អរិយវង្ស on November 19, 2020, 06:38:47 PM
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Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Moritz on November 19, 2020, 10:39:00 PM
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So this is where Bhante is probably staying again, understood right (as shown on images and map below)?

/me even though asked Upasika Villa 5 times, I think yes, but still not sure, sorry.


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This might be the coordinates where he used to dwell last time: 11.274260,104.611126

Map here (https://www.google.com/maps/place/11%C2%B016'27.3%22N+104%C2%B036'40.1%22E/@11.27426,104.6089373,745m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d11.27426!4d104.611126).

(https://forum.sangham.net/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=9669.0;attach=8546;image)

Is it correct?

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Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: អរិយវង្ស on November 20, 2020, 07:07:19 AM
Master Moritz _/\_

Bhante gets back to the Sala the place you were visit last time.
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Moritz on November 20, 2020, 09:12:44 AM
Thanks. _/\_
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on November 23, 2020, 07:35:55 AM
Atma forgot to give you the dye, bucket, gas-cooker... and other small useful thing for Bhante, which are still at Nyom Chanroths house, as the leave was very fast. Just in case you might think on it next time, who ever feels inspired, has ways.
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Moritz on November 23, 2020, 05:59:29 PM
I visited Bhante Khemakumara yesterday.
I also thought of the dye then when seeing his sun-bleached robe.
/me another reason for me to think that it was a bad decision of me to come Aural on Wednesday, knowing that I don't feel well with much irritation in my head, doing nothing useful and getting into hostility. Without the disturbance, Bhante might have though of giving it simply to Upasika Villa.

Bhante spends his days mostly taking rest, recuperating, having walked too much in the sun, similar headaches like I had, and feet injured from rough paths.

He still wants to continue as soon as feeling fit enough again, the general idea being Thmor Duk as final destination, but just as an idea, not sure he will arrive there and it is not the primary concern.

Asked about what he thinks about accepting a ride to Thmor Duk he said he does not want to drive around. It is a learning experience for him, even if slow and with setbacks, arriving or not.

Mentioning dye that I did not think of, he said yes, it would be very helpful, as it is difficult and tiresome work, not sure which kinds of leaves or things might work at the moment in his reach, and the colour of the robe is not really appropriate anymore.

I talked to him about how I got into conflict with everyone, feeling anxious about the irritation in my head and threatened by people who do not see it as very serious like I do. Being able to express at least how this comes about, and feeling he can understand at least and see my point of view. He told about his own experience with when police stopped him, telling he cannot go there, without even knowing where he intends to go, while just feeling fatigued, burned and headache, and seeking shade and rest. Of course he did not get into fights about it. (He just gave them Upasika Villa's number who then helped.) He advised about developing metta.

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Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on November 23, 2020, 06:26:59 PM
Mudita

(actually it's all a matter of satipaṭṭhāna, especially on the body and feelings. If concentration gets to strong one forgets his body, does not perceive rupa-vedana well, target mind to strong on something, and finds oneself in "troubles" later (like becoming in the arupa-realm and ending, one falls into hell). If effort goes just as far as the next step, it goes smooth, even under most hard conditions. When sensing to hot at the top or bottom, then simply resting. The breath is used to maintain good body condition and to cool down areas. To secure the possibility best to always avoid streets but walking cross (also for the feets more ease). Yet, of course good sense of direction is required and certain "vision" of where possible to walk (water, strong vegetation, fences...) and if not so much on streets one also does not meet barking. Yet water plays also a role, since of many hours, a day, not meeting anybody at all. If walking far of settlements one can also cover ones head, and if shoes, wear them (although mostly causing more troubles). If walking very at ease, required support comes mostly along the way, somebody giving his shoes, a piece of close or an old umbrella, water... mentol oil for the feets... if effort gets toward destiny, or try to gain something, troubles increase. Reciting Dhamma, especially metta, acts like a vehicle and is't of course possible to walk as if in good meditation. As for meeting up with people, it's sure hard to find best way to approach if not clear about anothers mind and intention.)
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on November 25, 2020, 12:12:44 AM
Nyom Moritz , as Nyom is up to fetch the things still at Nyom Chanroth  s house for Bhante. Maybe, if Nyom has possibilities, try to invite Nyom Chanroth to drive together to meet Bhante, and look after his ride and needed for this time. He could in this way keep what he wanted to do himself. (in certain mood "the whole world is against me", it might not get missunderstood) Sure, not for sure either.
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Moritz on November 25, 2020, 03:01:36 AM
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Kana, I will try. It would be nice if Bong Chanroth can come with me.
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Moritz on November 25, 2020, 08:58:17 AM
Upasaka Chanroth was too busy to go with me.
And since Chongruk is too far off from the route to Phnom Penh, it was not possible ti go there now directly. Do I will go later.
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Moritz on November 27, 2020, 08:51:09 AM
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I visited Bhante Khemakumara yesterday afternoon to bring the package of gifts from Bhante Johann, incl. the prepared robe dye and a bucket, along with some more tonics, chocolate, cheese, juices, water, ice, shoes.
The trip was sponsored by Upasaka Vithou .
There was a little bit of commotion when I arrived around 16:00, a new Buddha statue, recently given by some laypeople was just being painted. The old upasikas taking care of the place were as always very friendly, welcoming and hospitable, a group of small children playing near. Very idyllic scenery.
Bhante was withdrawn in his kuti and came out when he heard me.
I spent a bit more than two hours there, mostly talking to Bhante.
Bhante seems and feels healthy, thinking about soon moving on. His wounds closed and covered with new skin, the body more energetic, able to see and think more further ahead, less restricted.
Talking about this and that, telling how things are around Thmor Duk and recent happenings, I also tried to forward some comments made by Bhante Johann at some occasions when we talked about Bhante earlier. But my memory is leaky, so it was not much. Just for example that Bhante Johann mentioned he would usually not go on journey before January, as there is still water in the fields and harvest not done. But Bhante thinks it is good to try and move on soon probably, as it is not really an appropriate place for a tudong monk so close to the village, even though the people are very welcoming and hospitable, happy about his stay and taking best care of all around him. It was a perfect place for him to recuperate when feeling weak, but good to move on soon he thinks.
After having talked enough I left Bhante some time to use the internet while I took a walk around, talking to the upasikas who asked me some questions, the taxi driver, spending all the time waiting very patiently, helped me understand and answer.
After a pleasent relaxing time, walking around and paying respects to the new Buddha rupa, I took my leave from everyone and we went back to Phnom Penh.
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on November 27, 2020, 09:18:04 AM
Sadhu, Sadhu, and Mudita.
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Moritz on November 27, 2020, 09:48:05 AM
Some pictures of the visit:

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Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: អរិយវង្ស on November 27, 2020, 06:31:02 PM
Mudita _/\_ _/\_ _/\_
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: អរិយវង្ស on November 30, 2020, 08:03:03 PM
Vandami Bhante _/\_ _/\_ _/\_

I kana got the news about Bhante Khemakumara this evening,
The Environment officer at Kirirum took Bhante to Treng Troyeuong
then find a taxi for  Bhante continued to PP. He told that Bhante will going on
Thudong from PP to Phnom Reap (might be Wat Phnum Thmor bey dom).
Kana hope Bhante Khemakumara could reach the right place.

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Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on December 01, 2020, 12:24:55 AM
Mudita
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: អរិយវង្ស on December 13, 2020, 12:25:10 PM
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I kana on last Tuesday Sila day just feels free to visit Bhante Khemakumara
with son. Spend a half evening to listen to the Dhamma and why Bhante
going on Thudong till arrived here at Phnom Tmor beydom (https://forum.sangham.net/index.php?topic=9012.msg16903#msg16903).

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/me : link added.
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on December 13, 2020, 03:20:09 PM
Sadhu, Sadhu and Mudita
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on April 30, 2021, 06:15:01 PM
Picture of Bhante Khemakumara , probably on his walk-about one year ago, shared by Upasaka Rady who might have found it somewhere on facebook:

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Quote from: Nyom Villa, Sangha-messenger
កូណាព្រះអង្គ រូបកាលពីឆ្នាំមុន ព្រះអង្គខេមាកុមារា
រៀបចំចេញពី ចម្ការអ្នកស្រុក នៅមុខភ្នំស្រង់


Kana, Brah Ang, (this) picture (was made) at the time of last year(:) Brah Ang Khemakumara prepearing to leave the farming people of the country-side toward Mountain Srong.
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on December 30, 2021, 02:30:32 PM
Upasika Cheav Villa just informed and forwarded the merits around Bhante Khemakumara s this year walk about into his beloved area of Mount Srong.

Quote from: Nyom Villa via SM

កូណា បានទទួលរូបថត ពីឧបាសក ភក្តី បានជួយយកអសារ ព្រះសង្ឃ នៅតាមផ្លូវទៅ ភូមិព្រៃតាមាន ភ្នំស្រង់

Kana (I) has received pictures by Upasaka @Bhokti , who helped solve burdens for the (member of) Sublime Sangha on the road to the Bhumi (village) Brey Ta Man (grandfather Mun), (near) Bhnom (mountain Srong.

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Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on January 02, 2022, 06:43:22 AM
Upasaka Rady visiting Bhante, shared his merits:

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Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on January 02, 2022, 03:45:34 PM
Upasaka Buddhi Pheakdey visiting Bhante, shared by U. Cheav Villa

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And a share of the area Bhante dwells by Upasika រូបថតពីឧបាសិកា ស្រីដែត Srey Dait, who might live in the area. And Bhante seems to have become already a FB star.

In the back one can see the Mountain Srong, maybe 20 km from the small ordinary villages he now dwells in the middle of it's village Dana-Sala.

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Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: អរិយវង្ស on January 02, 2022, 03:52:31 PM
 _/\_ _/\_  _/\_

Quote from: ??
Upasaka Buddhi visiting Bhante, shared by U. Cheav Villa

Kana Prah Ang
Upasaka Pheakdey not Buddhi.

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Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on January 13, 2022, 10:39:27 AM
Share of merits by Upasika Cheav Villa about Upasaka Pheakdays visit

Quote from: U. Villa via SM
កូណាព្រះអង្គ រូបថតពី ឧបាសកភក្តី បានទៅសួរសុខទុក្ខ ព្រះអង្គខេមាកុមារា ម្សិលមិញ។ គាត់ប្រាប់ថា ព្រះកើតបុស ច្រើនកន្លែង។ ពេលជា លោកនឹងនិមន្តទៅវត្តអកយំ។

Kana, Brah Ang. Picture by Upasaka Bhakty who visited Brah Ang Khemakumara yesterday to ask regarding Sukha and Dukkha (well-being). He told that Brah got a lot of boils. Soon he seeks to walk toward Wat Akyom.

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Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on January 17, 2022, 12:05:16 PM
Upasika Cheav Villa s shares:

Quote from: shares by U. Bhokty via U. Villa
រូប ពីឧបាសក ភក្តី

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ព្រះអង្គខេមាកុមារា និមន្តមកវត្តអកយំ ព្រឹកនេះជាមួយពុទ្ធបរិស័ទ ភូមិព្រៃតាមៀន រួចត្រឡប់ទៅវិញ

Brah Ang Khemakumara arrived this morning at Wat Akyum, together with Buddhaparisada from Bhumi (village) Brey Ta Miern, and back again.

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Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on January 17, 2022, 03:17:19 PM
Quote from: U. Villa on SM

កូណាព្រះអង្គ
ព្រះអង្គខេមាកុមារា មានបំណងថាមកគង់ នៅវត្តអកយំមួយរយះ តែដោយពុទ្ធបរិស័ទតាមមកច្រើនពេក លោកបានវិលទៅភូមិព្រៃតាមៀនវិញ។
តែលោកនឹងទៅវត្ត ពពែក្រោម ឆាប់ៗនេះ

រួបថត និងដំណឹង កូណាបានពី ឧបាសក ភក្តី


Kana Brah Ang,

Brah Ang Khemakumara thought to stay at Wat Akyum for a while, but as so many. Buddhaparisada follwed there, he returned back to Bhumi Brey Ta Mien. He plans to go to Wat Bobai Krom soon.

Pictures and news Kana got from Upasaka Bhokty.

កូណាព្រះអង្គ
រូបមកទៀតហើយ☺


Kana, Brah Ang, and another picture.

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Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on January 25, 2022, 09:24:54 PM
Bhante then got toward Wat Popei Krom, about 15km north-east Wat Bei Dom. Seemingly already beloved star in this school monastery, as Nyom Cheav Villa just shared pictures from facebook:

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Title: Visiting Ven. Khemakumara at Wat Bobei Krom
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on January 26, 2022, 08:57:26 PM

Aramika   *

Ein oder mehrer Beiträge wurden hier im Thema abgeschnitten und damit in neues Thema "Visiting Ven. Khemakumara at Wat Bobei Krom (https://forum.sangham.net/index.php?topic=10566.0)" eröffnet, dem angehäng.
One or more posts have been cut out of this topic here. A new topic, based on it, has been created as "Visiting Ven. Khemakumara at Wat Bobei Krom (https://forum.sangham.net/index.php?topic=10566.0)" or attached there.
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on April 25, 2022, 01:39:34 PM
Bhante from Wat Propei Krom informed Nyom Cheav Villa that Bhante Khemakumara now re-arrived at Wat Bodhisattaram.

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Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on May 18, 2022, 06:36:39 PM
Share of merits on Vesak Puja, forwarded by Nyom Cheav Villa . Bhante Khemakumara timely fond refuge in the more silent Wat Bodhisattaram.

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Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on August 14, 2022, 03:58:18 PM
Share of merits of Upasaka Rady and family, visiting Bhante Khemakumara who spends the Vassa again at Wat Bodhisattaram, forwarded by Nyom Cheav Villa

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ឧបាសក រ៉ាឌី បានទៅវត្តប្រាសាទនាងខ្មៅ ជាមួយបងប្អូន និងចូលលេង ព្រះអង្គ ម៉ាសែល
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on September 27, 2022, 12:48:54 AM
Nyom Roman praiseworthy thought to reflext on his real "hero-brother" (and as not so familar here via email) today, visiting here.

Quote from: Nyom Roman via email backin 2018
HALLO Samana Johann..

Danke für die Info! Ich hoffe Marcel geht es gut!! Ich habe schon mal auf der Internetseite geschaut!!! Ich bin glücklich dass mein Bruder so leben kann wie er es möchte und in Frieden mit sich und seiner Umwelt  sein kann! Lieben Gruß Roman


Quote from: Johann via email today
Gut guten Haushälter Roman zu sehen. Bhante Khemakumara war vor der Regenzeit kurz auf Besuch: https://forum.sangham.net/index.php?topic=10706.msg28707#msg28707 https://forum.sangham.net/index.php?topic=10705.msg28702#msg28702

Here ein paar ander Themen über Bhantes Teilen von Verdiensten:

https://forum.sangham.net/index.php?topic=9669.0

https://forum.sangham.net/index.php?topic=10566.0

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Hallo Johann,

danke für die info

Ich wünsche ihnen alles erdenkliche Gute und darüber hinaus.

Gut, Nyom Roman , wenn guter Haushälter und Familie den höchst Ehrwürdigen auch persönlich aufwarten, Respekt erweisen und vielleicht gar den vollen Segen des Dhamma der Noblen dabei erlangen würden. Gut sich Bilder einzurahmen und auch den Eltern zu teilen, sich der Juwelen erinnernd, jeglich Angst und Kummer das Herz nicht einvernehmen vermag.

Nun wahrlich zu einem "Rockstar", einem Glänz für viele, der nicht mehr wackelt, geworden.
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: អរិយវង្ស on September 28, 2022, 08:56:53 AM
_/\_ _/\_ _/\_

Kana just wanted to inform that Bang Cheav Villa has received a call this morning that her family saw Bhante Marcel on road nr. 3. Obviously he got lost for 3 days and didn't receive much / at all for alms.
Kana is now on the way to find Bhante and picking up Bang Villa on the way. Also, Bang Lay is already on the motorbike on the way to the village mentioned last seen.

May Bhante be well.

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/me :  _/\_ _/\_ _/\_

កាលនោះ កូណា ជាស្រី អត់ហ៊ានជិះតាស៊ី ម្នាក់ឯង
ក៏បបួលបងសុភ័ណ ដើម្បីបានគ្នា ទៅតាមរកព្រះអង្គខេមាកុមារ។
ដោយសារ គាត់ហៅមិត្តភក្តិ គាត់ដែរ តែកូណាបានចេញឡានមុន
អត់ចាំ ព្រោះគិតថានឹងទៅអត់ទាន់ដំណើរលោកទៅណាទៀត...

គាត់ក៏ជិះម៉ូតូតាមព្រោះចង់ទៅជួយរក។ ដោយសារជិះចាំគ្នា
និងគំនិតខុសគ្នាក្នុងការស្វែងរក និងគាត់ប្រាប់ថាគេមិនឲ្យជួប
ព្រោះមានអ្នកចង់រំខានព្រះអង្(កូណា)។
ហើយបងសុភ័ណប្រញាប់មកភ្នំពេញវិញ។
កូណាបានឲ្យឡានជូនគាត់មកមុន កូណាជិះផាសអេប រកបន្ត ទាល់តែហត់ ទើបចូលផ្ទះ ឪពុកម្ដាយក្មេកនៅត្រាំខ្នារ។
ពេលយប់មកដល់ផ្ទះ បងសុភ័ណ បានខលមកស្តីឲ្យកូណា
កុំឲ្យមានចិត្តមានៈ ពេលចង់ធ្វើអ្វីមួយ.. 

ចាប់ពីពេលនោះមក កូណាកាន់តែមានជំនឿចិត្ត លើការសម្រេចចិត្ត
របស់ខ្លួន។

Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on September 28, 2022, 10:21:18 AM
/me : mudita
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Moritz on October 01, 2022, 04:02:24 PM
I talked to Roman recently, suggesting going to visit Cambodia together. Hopefully early next year would be a good time for me, but still not sure yet, because I just started a new job and don't know yet when I can get my first vacation.
Hopefully we can go together. But I just made the suggestion and don't want to hold back, of course. :)

It would be great to see Bhante again, and also Bhante Johann, and others around.

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Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: អរិយវង្ស on October 01, 2022, 06:12:07 PM
Mudita _/\_
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on October 09, 2022, 07:42:57 PM
I talked to Roman recently, suggesting going to visit Cambodia together. Hopefully early next year would be a good time for me, but still not sure yet, because I just started a new job and don't know yet when I can get my first vacation.
Hopefully we can go together. But I just made the suggestion and don't want to hold back, of course. :)

It would be great to see Bhante again, and also Bhante Johann, and others around.

_/\_ _/\_ _/\_
Sure the encouraging appear as rants, but certain good timely and always considering strongly one-way tickets.

Mudita
Title: Re: Share of merits on a dhammic walkabout
Post by: Dhammañāṇa on January 23, 2024, 10:36:58 PM
About 3, 4 weeks ago, Bhante followed the invitation to come to Aural for the giving ceremony of the Uposatha Sala spontaneously.

Appearing one morning, total wet from sweat, after walk, he just desired to bow down, eat his alms food and then told that he will go into the forest... No way to talk anything to him, remembering many of his supporter would be more than pleased to see him well, after spending years in a hot tent... "I just like to cure my boil..." he said, and went on.

At the fest of giving the Hall (https://forum.sangham.net/index.php?topic=11152.msg31833#msg31833), where Atma took the seldom possibility to ordain, it happened that lay people saw Bhante on the street, walking back to his favored monastery.

Upasika, Upasaka rushed to meet him and encouraged him to use the possibility as well.

Finally come up, resting at the Deva kuti, Atma, already ordained, met him and spoke clear with Bhante. He refused to take the chance first, because he thought that his hygienic issue boils make him not possible to ordain (he does not know what boils really are). Making him clear that there is no hindrance, he then took the chance and asked for becoming ordained and finally got.

The next three, four days, he was asked to stay a week to get health, which he agreed, went well. Hygienic, daily treatment and cleaning the abscesses, he soon was well, fit and health.

Then he also abound his outworen robe, main reason for his illness, and took on a new in ways of vinaya.

Next morning he stood at Atmas bed at four o'clock, folding hands and telling "I go now", having taken again the old robe he gave away silently from the store again.
Asked of what's his problem, he told "I don't trust you". Asked for a sample, of way proper to do not trust, he told: "See, for example, this robe here (pointing on the 'stolen' old robe he abounded hours ago). It's not special, but I made it my self... I go now..." and before able to speak further, he run like hunted into the dark night, abounding all his promises he made to others, preceptor, new Nissaya at Wat Ark Yum...

Atma seriously worry about his status tried to send his realky own robe to him via Nyom, Nyom, and got then heard that Bhante told Upasika that he is A Samanera, already arrived 2 days lager (maybe flying...).

So actually the third, forth, time directly perceived, and many times by hear saying, it's certain clear that Bhante seems to have a heavy mental problem or grave confusion, nobody could solve.

Atma can not remember that having dreamed anything of some reasonable for many years, if even anything, but yesterday a pointless journey to try to get the confused Marcel back on stage, in a very clear dreaming, was without any success.

Not sure, since listening to nobody seemingly, spending just there where nobody tells him anything, if a visit by his brother might help.

There where he now is, is no more easy way to progress any further and a lot of additional dangers, like doing things as Bhikkhu that cause defeat, and so on, are very near.

After long time, again and again trying to keep him on track and to understand that this religion is not to go a way of harming oneself, it seems to be time to let go of such efforts.

May Bhante soon come to mind and be able to follow the way he desired to go, for an and of all confusions.