Religions that believe in Kamma The theory of kamma is a basic doctrine of these three religions: Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. They all believe that a person’s acts generate the power that leads to the round of rebirth and death which must be endured by the individual until the person attains Nibbana (in Pali) or … Read more
No one can be civilized by merely taking the three Refuges. So we need to observe precepts, at least five. What are they? THE FIVE PRECEPTS 1 Refraining from killing any living being. 2 Refraining from taking what is not given. 3 Refraining from sexual misconduct. 4 Refraining from wrong speech. 5 Refraining from taking … Read more
The final goal of a Buddhist is to attain Nibbana, or enlightenment. We should aspire for enlightenment whenever we practise dana, sila and bhavana ie. generosity, morality and mental development instead of wishing for worldly possessions. There is a threefold classification of Enlightenment: 1 Sarsaka-bodhi a noble disciple (arakant) 2 Pacceka-bodhi an Independently Enlightened One … Read more
How the Universe is Made? This universe is made up of the four elements, air, water, earth, fire, and matter. A universe that is circular and shaped like a bicycle is called a cosmic world. The infinite universe of Buddha Gātapa and the infinite universe of science are outside this cosmic world. Within this cosmic … Read more
Nabbana means extinction of sufferings or the end of sufferings. This, O Bhikkhus, truly is the peace, this is the highest, namely the end of all formations, the forsaking of every substratum of rebirth the fading away of craving, detachment, extinction-Nibbana Anguttata Nikaya The nature of Nibbana is described in various ways. However, the essence … Read more
A ccording to the Buddha’s teachings, taking care of one’s parents is performing meritorious deeds, because parents do many things for their children with enormous love and endless compassion from the time they are born. They bring up their children with great care and affection. Parents possess four great qualities – Mettä (loving-kindness), Karunā (compassion), … Read more
The original Päli term for Buddhism is Dhamma, the teachings of the Buddha. We call those who practise in accordance with the teachings “Buddhists”. A Buddhist should be non-aggressive, should possess good morals with pure thinking and pure living, and should abstain from all evil deeds. He or she should have compassion for himself or … Read more
Dhamma means the teachings of the Buddha. It also has other. meanings such as object of mind, a state, a phenomenon, etc. The Dhamma protects those who practise the Dhamma from dangers and falling into the four woeful states (apaya): hell (niraya), animal kingdom (tiracchana), hungry ghosts (peta) and demons (asura) The Chamna dea’s with … Read more
Though very young children do not know the virtues of the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha, they may still take the three Refuges. During the Buddha’s time, the mother of prince Boddhiraja Kumāra took refuge on behalf of her child while the child was still in her womb. She said: “My beloved child pays homage to … Read more