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I'm posting this today, because checking Sujato's translation footnotes for SN 41.6 (today, 2026 april 5), which shares his fraudulent translation notes discussed below for MN 44, Sujato has not bothered to change the gross and obvious error I informed him of years ago. I don't enjoy publicly exposing Bhikkhu fraud, whether they're famous or not. It makes all Buddhists look bad, monastic, lay, etc. That's why this post sat in my draft folder for a long time, unpublished.  But in the end,  I can't sleep at night if I'm aware of a major crime,  and in response do and say nothing when my action has the potential to help right things.  Civic responsibility, being a decent human being, etc. It's amazing to me Sujato and his followers seem to be able to get a good night's sleep. Originally intended to post this on 2025 oct. 28, sat in my draft folder for about half a year (today is 2026 april 5)  I checked today to see if Sujato corrected an error in his t...

They were standing in front of the Bodhi tree.   The 3 famous figures known for their honesty and integrity, asked Sujato,  "What basis do you have for redefining vitakka and vicāra  when there is no evidence in the EBT early buddhist teachings?" And Sujato responded They said in return Proof, Audit trail SN 41.6, MN 44: Sujato doubles down on fraudulent interpretation of jhāna April 05, 2026 MN 44 footnote error: Proof that Bhikkhu Sujato has no integrity in translating and interpreting jhāna samādhi in EBT April 05, 2026 SN 21.1, SN 36.11, SN 41.8: Sujato’s disingenuous SN jhāna sutta translation notes continues March 23, 2026 · ⏱️ 6 min read

I asked chatgpt about a disturbing pattern I've noticed with AI chatbots: why do ai chatbots like to say "to be honest" or "honestly"? it makes me not trust you. because when you're not "being honest", i can only assume you're being deceptive That’s a fair reaction—and you’re not wrong to question it. 🧠 Why AIs say “honestly” or “to be honest” It’s not because the AI is switching between truthful and deceptive modes. It’s because: 1. It’s mimicking human conversation patterns In human speech, phrases like: “honestly” “to be honest” “frankly” are used to: signal emphasis soften a statement make something feel more personal or direct AI models learn this from tons of human-written text. 2. It’s often used to signal “important / candid point” The model is trying to say: “This part matters more” or “I’m giving you a straight answer” …but it ends up sounding like: “I wasn’t honest before” (which is not the intent) 3. It’s a stylistic habit, not a...

(from the email update newsletter for DPD) 2026 - April 2 update Dear Venerable monastics, professors, and Pāḷi enthusiasts, There are a few important updates to the dictionary this month. - DPD Android app — looking for beta testers A beta version of the  DPD app  is now available for testing on Android. This is a big step forward for anyone who reads Pāḷi on their phone or tablet. The application includes all the features of the webapp and GoldenDict, plus a few new features. It works offline, can look up words shared from any other app or website, and automatically keeps itself up to date with the latest dictionary releases.  Find out how to  download and install the app here .  - Other dictionaries for download You can find all the other Pāḷi and Sanskrit dictionaries available for download  on this webpage . There's a new Sanskrit dictionary available for download,  Apte's Practical Sanskrit-English Dictionary  of 1890 from the Cologne c...

  Walllpaper Video Snp 1.8 Metta: Friendly-Kindness (2026  SP-FLUENT  translation by  frankk‍ ) --- SNP1.8: Mettasutta --- --- SNP1.8: friendly-Kindness --- “Karaṇīyamatthakusalena, This is what should be done by one who is skilled in the good, Yanta santaṁ padaṁ abhisamecca; having attained the state of peace: Sakko ujū ca suhujū ca, He should be able, upright, and straightforward, Sūvaco cassa mudu anatimānī. of good speech, gentle, and not proud. Santussako ca subharo ca, Content and easy to support, Appakicco ca sallahukavutti; with few duties and a light way of life; Santindriyo ca nipako ca, with peaceful faculties, prudent, Appagabbho kulesvananugiddho. modest, and not greedy among families. Na ca khuddamācare kiñci, He should not do the slightest thing Yena viññū pare upavadeyyuṁ; for which the wise might rebuke him. Sukhino va khemino hontu, May they be happy and secure, Sabbasattā bhavantu sukhitattā. may all beings be happy within themselves. Ye keci pāṇab...

Video   AN 6.19 Paṭhamamaraṇassati: rememberfulness of Death (1st) 6.19.1 - ( If I’d only live for another day and night) 6.19.2 - ( If I’d only live for another day) 6.19.3 - ( If I’d only live as long as it takes to eat a meal) 6.19.4 - ( … to chew and swallow four or five mouthfuls) 6.19.5 - ( to chew and swallow a single mouthful) 6.19.6 - ( … to breathe out after breathing in) 6.19.7 - (#1-4 doesn’t meet Buddha’s standard) 6.19.8 - (#5-6 meets Buddha’s standards) (2023  SP-FLUENT  translation by  frankk‍  derived from  B. Sujato‍ ) Ekaṃ samayaṃ bhagavā nātike viharati giñjakāvasathe. At one time the Buddha was staying at Nādika in the brick house. Tatra kho bhagavā bhikkhū āmantesi: There the Buddha addressed the monks: “bhikkhavo”ti. “monks!” “Bhadante”ti te bhikkhū bhagavato paccassosuṃ. “Venerable sir,” they replied. Bhagavā etadavoca: The Buddha said this: “maraṇassati, bhikkhave, bhāvitā bahulīkatā mahapphalā hoti mahānisaṃsā amatogadhā amatapariy...