The Buddha had one disciple whom He particularly loved, and who in return, had a specially warm affection for his Master, and that was His own cousin Ananda. Indeed, when the Buddha had reached the age of fifty-one and was beginning to feel the burden of His advancing years, He chose Ana…
MAHAPAJAPATI Meanwhile the Buddha's father King Suddhodana fell very ill, so like a good son, the Buddha, taking with Him His half-brother Nanda who now was one of His Bhikkhus, and Ananda and Sariputta and Moggallana, went to visit and console His father in his illness. At first, in…
It is neither a religion in the sense in which that word is commonly understood, for it is not "a system of faith and worship owing any allegiance to a supernatural being." Buddhism does not demand blind faith from its adherents. Here mere belief is dethroned and is substituted …
The non-aggressive, moral and philosophical system expounded by the Buddha, which demands no blind faith from its adherents, expounds no dogmatic creeds, encourages no superstitious rites and ceremonies, but advocates a golden mean that guides a disciple through pure living and pure think…
What do the terms wisdom and compassion mean in Buddhism? Some religions believe that compassion or love (the two are very similar) is the most important spiritual quality but they fail to develop any wisdom. The result is that you end up being a good-hearted fool, a very kind person but …
Responsibilities of a husband Cherish and honour his wife Mutual respect Be faithful Give her authority to run the household Support her wish to beautify herself Responsibilities of a wife Good housekeeping Maintain good interpersonal relationships in the family Be faithful Wise managem…
These four,You should be understood as foes in the guise of friends: The Taker (i) He appropriates his friend's wealth, (ii) He gives little and asks much, (iii) He does his duty out of fear, (iv) He associates for his own advantage. The Talker (i) He makes friendly profession as reg…
