达摩难陀长老
Posted: 28-07-06 Fri 4:30 pm
消息由马佛青总会发出：
FAQ on Ven. Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda's health
Q: What is wrong with Ven. Chief?
A: Bhante recently had a mild stroke and this has impaired his ability to swallow food and fluids properly as well as his speech. Due to his age and long illness of diabetes, complications have come about. Bhante is currently 87 years old.
Q: Is Bhante's condition serious?
A: Fluids that are ingested by Bhante at times goes into the lungs and this causes an infection in the lungs resulting in cough, phlegm and fever. Therefore it is serious. Doctors have however assured us that they are evaluating various options to overcome this medical problem. Currently they have resorted to a nose tube for feeding.
Q: Is Bhante immobilised?
A: No, Bhante has been going for his physical exercises with the assistance of an attending monk and also to the toilet. However, due to his diabetes, this has affected his nervous system and he is unable to walk properly. A physiotherapist has been working with the Ven Chief and he has shown determination to walk by himself.
Q: Can I visit the Venerable Chief?
A: It would be greatly appreciated if hospital visits and the duration of visits are LIMITED as our Chief needs all the rest he can get. Despite a clear notice on RESTRICTED VISITS, many well meaning devotees and Venerables have gone to the hospital while some have even gone to the extent of administering massage, giving him ginseng, vitamins, health supplements, herbal soups etc clearly against the advice of the doctors and many a time defying the monks in attendance.
We are aware our devotees mean well but this practice has to STOP as such will disrupt the mainstream mediation our Chief is on and this is going to prove the medication ineffective. Most herbs, we have been informed are steroid based and it works against the mainstream medication if taken together. So, if you really care for the Venerable Chief please adhere strictly to our plea to refrain from visiting him. We at the Vihara will update you constantly.
Q: How can I help Bhante?
A: Have Bhante in your prayers, always radiate Metta and conduct Bodhi pujas. The Vihara is currently having a daily Bodhi puja for Bhante's recovery.
In his CD titled "Sharing of Merits" the Venerable Chief recalled the efficacy of the protection of Devas. Bhante shared on various occasions where Devas have protected devotees and also himself giving life examples. Secondly, it has been Bhante's passion to keep on giving Dhamma talks and authoring simple booklets and books on the Dhamma. We should therefore contribute seriously towards the Dhammadutta work in the fields which Bhante is so passionate about. The merits accrued thereafter should be recollected daily and focused in your radiation of loving kindness and invoking the power of the Dhamma protectors towards
Bhante’s recovery.
Q: How else can I help?
A: There are many ways you can help either at the Vihara, your neighborhood Buddhist society or at a nearby Buddhist center. At the Sunday School you could teach children Dhamma, assist in preparation of refreshments for the children, preparation of Dana, help to transport Dhamma books to the various Buddhist centres or arrange and replenish the books at the free counter,help in the preparation of offerings for the Puja, etc.
You can also help to raise funds for worthy causes and for Buddhist societies. You can pass Dhamma books to your office colleagues, relatives and friends and in your neighborhood. If you are good in administrative work, you could join the Buddhist society or Sunday school committee. Help translate some of Bhante's booklets into other languages or network with those who could. Volunteer to edit booklets for publications. All these and other selfless work are meritorious deeds.
In his CD, “Buddhist concept of Heaven and Hell”, Bhante lamented:
When asked a question, Christians will say the Bible said this…
Muslims would say the Quran said this..
But Buddhists would say… he (a speaker) said this…
Let us also equip ourselves to be able to quote from the Suttas too instead of saying he or she said this…
BHANTE WOULD BE MOST HAPPY TO HEAR THAT HIS YEARS OF DHAMMADUTTA WORK WERE NOT IN VAIN IF YOU CONTINUE TO BE ACTIVELY INVOLVED WHERE HIS PASSION LIES, ie. THE SUNDAY SCHOOL, DHAMMA TALKS, FREE PUBLICATIONS ETC.
FAQ on Ven. Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda's health
Q: What is wrong with Ven. Chief?
A: Bhante recently had a mild stroke and this has impaired his ability to swallow food and fluids properly as well as his speech. Due to his age and long illness of diabetes, complications have come about. Bhante is currently 87 years old.
Q: Is Bhante's condition serious?
A: Fluids that are ingested by Bhante at times goes into the lungs and this causes an infection in the lungs resulting in cough, phlegm and fever. Therefore it is serious. Doctors have however assured us that they are evaluating various options to overcome this medical problem. Currently they have resorted to a nose tube for feeding.
Q: Is Bhante immobilised?
A: No, Bhante has been going for his physical exercises with the assistance of an attending monk and also to the toilet. However, due to his diabetes, this has affected his nervous system and he is unable to walk properly. A physiotherapist has been working with the Ven Chief and he has shown determination to walk by himself.
Q: Can I visit the Venerable Chief?
A: It would be greatly appreciated if hospital visits and the duration of visits are LIMITED as our Chief needs all the rest he can get. Despite a clear notice on RESTRICTED VISITS, many well meaning devotees and Venerables have gone to the hospital while some have even gone to the extent of administering massage, giving him ginseng, vitamins, health supplements, herbal soups etc clearly against the advice of the doctors and many a time defying the monks in attendance.
We are aware our devotees mean well but this practice has to STOP as such will disrupt the mainstream mediation our Chief is on and this is going to prove the medication ineffective. Most herbs, we have been informed are steroid based and it works against the mainstream medication if taken together. So, if you really care for the Venerable Chief please adhere strictly to our plea to refrain from visiting him. We at the Vihara will update you constantly.
Q: How can I help Bhante?
A: Have Bhante in your prayers, always radiate Metta and conduct Bodhi pujas. The Vihara is currently having a daily Bodhi puja for Bhante's recovery.
In his CD titled "Sharing of Merits" the Venerable Chief recalled the efficacy of the protection of Devas. Bhante shared on various occasions where Devas have protected devotees and also himself giving life examples. Secondly, it has been Bhante's passion to keep on giving Dhamma talks and authoring simple booklets and books on the Dhamma. We should therefore contribute seriously towards the Dhammadutta work in the fields which Bhante is so passionate about. The merits accrued thereafter should be recollected daily and focused in your radiation of loving kindness and invoking the power of the Dhamma protectors towards
Bhante’s recovery.
Q: How else can I help?
A: There are many ways you can help either at the Vihara, your neighborhood Buddhist society or at a nearby Buddhist center. At the Sunday School you could teach children Dhamma, assist in preparation of refreshments for the children, preparation of Dana, help to transport Dhamma books to the various Buddhist centres or arrange and replenish the books at the free counter,help in the preparation of offerings for the Puja, etc.
You can also help to raise funds for worthy causes and for Buddhist societies. You can pass Dhamma books to your office colleagues, relatives and friends and in your neighborhood. If you are good in administrative work, you could join the Buddhist society or Sunday school committee. Help translate some of Bhante's booklets into other languages or network with those who could. Volunteer to edit booklets for publications. All these and other selfless work are meritorious deeds.
In his CD, “Buddhist concept of Heaven and Hell”, Bhante lamented:
When asked a question, Christians will say the Bible said this…
Muslims would say the Quran said this..
But Buddhists would say… he (a speaker) said this…
Let us also equip ourselves to be able to quote from the Suttas too instead of saying he or she said this…
BHANTE WOULD BE MOST HAPPY TO HEAR THAT HIS YEARS OF DHAMMADUTTA WORK WERE NOT IN VAIN IF YOU CONTINUE TO BE ACTIVELY INVOLVED WHERE HIS PASSION LIES, ie. THE SUNDAY SCHOOL, DHAMMA TALKS, FREE PUBLICATIONS ETC.