Re: the title 'Sayadaw'

Hi Lennart,

<< Thanks for the feedback on memorization...I am very interested in
that. If you ever happen to meet the Ven. Tipitakadhara again, may I
ask for the request that someone of their level would provide more
information on memorization techniques? >>

Okay, I'll do that. I can bring it up the next time I communicate with
him..

<< Long time ago, when I was practicing as a monk in Sri Lanka, I
started with the Majjhima Nikaya. Did get further than I thought. It
actually really lends itself for memorization. >>

I agree. If you had to pick a nikaaya to memorize, MN would be a good
choice.

<< BTW, if you have never heard of Ven. Nyanananda, it is my pleasure
to introduce you. But I can almost not believe that his writings never
crossed your path. I attached his (Dhammadana) famous Nibbana Sermons
which became legendary in Sri Lanka - you will definitely enjoy them.
>>

Thanks for introducing me to Ven. Nyanananda's writings. I received
your attachment off-list and have started to read the Sermons.

<< Besides his best known books are "Concept and Reality", "Magic of
the Mind". He was a former lecturer of Pali at the Univ. of Peradeniya
in Sri Lanka, before he went into the forests and became a monk and
meditator under the Ven. Sri Matara Nyanarama. >>

Now if I see Ven. Nyanananda's name mentioned again, I'll know who he
is. :)

With metta,
Jim