References – Kd 15: The chapter on minor topics 
Vinaya / Khandhaka / Kd 15: Khuddakavatthukkhandhaka (4)

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“Are psychic powers and wisdom always clearly separated?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Psychic powers ] [Discernment] // [Buddha/Biography] [Great disciples] [Vinaya] [Admonishment/feedback]

Vinaya: Khandhaka 15.8: Piṇḍola Bhāradvāja uses psychic powers.

Reference: Dipa Ma: The Life and Legacy of a Buddhist Master by Amy Schmidt (commercial). [Dipa Ma]

The Four Foundations of Mindfulness [2015], Session 40, Excerpt 5


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“What does the vinaya set as the standard for personal hygiene? Bathing, cleaning clothes, shaving, etc.? Is the use of deodorant within the purview of vinaya?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Vinaya] [Cleanliness ] [Monastic life] // [Robes] [Food] [Buddha/Biography] [Culture/India]

Vinaya: Khandhaka 15.27.5: Trimming nose-hairs.

Story: An Indian kshatriya notices that Ajahn Pasanno does things just like he’s been trained to do. [Ajahn Pasanno] [Tudong] [Ajahn Jayasaro]

Thanksgiving Retreat 2012, Session 4, Excerpt 11


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Comment: Whenever I trim my nose-hairs, I’ll be envisioning goblins and monastics from now on. [Cleanliness] [Vinaya] [Humor]

Vinaya: Khandhaka 15.27.5.

Thanksgiving Retreat 2012, Session 6, Excerpt 8


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“Could you explain the role of enjoyment within the context of taking food with the purpose of nourishment?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Food] [Sensual desire] [Happiness] // [Cultural context]

Vinaya: Khandhaka 15.31: The Buddha allows toothwoods and explains that using toothwoods makes you enjoy your food. [Vinaya] [Cleanliness] [Benefit/gratification]

Thanksgiving Retreat 2011, Session 4, Excerpt 10