Buddhist Meditation Society - Chantings In Buddha's time, there were no recording mechanisms and the Teachings of The Budddha were passed on from one generation to another through oral transmissions. Immediately after the passing away of the Buddha, the Elder Senor Monks called Thera or Arahants (Enlightened Ones) gathered together and recited all the teachings of the Buddha in order to preserve them intact for the coming generations. This tradition is later known as the Theravada Tradition, as it was originated from the Thera - elder senior monks or Arahants - which is the oldest known recordings of the original Teachings of the Buddha. We recite these Pali chantings in devotion to the Lord Buddha and with deep respect and gratitude to the Theras for their enormous efforts to preserve the Buddha's teachings for all future generations. We also pay homage to the Lord Buddha for his profound teachings by chanting the Suttas - His Teachings. We encourage everyone to learn how to chant these Suttas in Pali to show our deep gratitude and to keep the Pali language alive. |
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| Buddhist Meditation Society Joondalup - Perth - Western Australia |
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