The Mahaparinibbana Sutta deals with some important points in respect of the attitude of the theras towards the Vinaya which was considered by them the lifeblood of the dispensation. When the Vinaya and the Sutta rehearsals were over, Ananda informed the assembly that the Buddha had enjo…
Gotama, the Buddha The Founder of Buddhism Gotama Buddha, the founder of what came to be known as Buddhism, lived in Northern India in the 6th century B.C. His personal name was Siddhartha, and family name Gotama. The name 'Buddha' was given to Him after He attained Enlightenment …
To trace the origin and development of the God-idea, one must go back to the time when civilisation was still in its infancy and science was still unknown. Primitive people, out of fear and admiration towards the natural phenomena, had believed in different spirits and gods. They used th…
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Our condolence and deepest sympathy to the family of our mentor and friend May you attain the supreme bliss of Nibbana and never to receive such gruesome fate in Samsara. Anicca vata sankhara, uppadavaya-dhammino; uppajjitva nirujjhanti, tesam vupasamo sukho." “All that arises, ho…
What, now, is the Noble Truth of Suffering? Birth is suffering; Decay is suffering; Death is suffering; Sorrow, Lamentation, Pain, Grief, and Despair are suffering; not to get what one desires, is suffering; in short: the Five Groups of Existence are suffering. What, now, is Birth? The b…
And the Blessed One addressed Venerable Ananda: ‘Ananda, it might occur to you: “In the past we had the guidance of our Teacher ‑ now we have no Teacher!” But it should not be regarded thus. The Dhamma and Vinaya I have taught and laid down for you will be your Teacher when I have gone.” …
Respected monk and scholar Phra Dhammapitaka discusses the place of women in Buddhism and the challenges they face, and what both men and women can do to make a difference. -- Bangkok Post - Thailand; Sep 22, 2001 - A STORY BY SANITSUDA EKACHAI Calls to re-establish the Bhikkhuni-Sangha a…
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