Mūlapariyāya Sutta – Majjhima Nikāya, All objects of the mind are called ‘dhammā’ – ‘things’. So you may note first of all that the problem concerns those things that come to the mind. About this …
The purpose of this book is threefold. Firstly it aims to critically examine Christianity and thereby highlight the logical, philosophical and ethical problems in Christian dogma. In doing this I hope to be able to …
Every man must have a religion and that religion must be one which will appeal to the intellectual mind. A man failing to observe religious principles, becomes a danger to society. There is no doubt that scientist and psychologists have widened our horizon but they have not been able to tell us our purpose in life. A proper religion can do this.
The religion that is being introduced in this booklet is a practical educational system for mental culture which was revealed to the world some twenty five centuries ago, by a most enlightened and compassionate Teacher. This religion is also known as the “MIDDLE-WAY, righteous way of life, ethico-philosophical system and a religion of freedom and reason.” It teaches us to do three main things: namely, “KEEP AWAY FROM BAD DEEDS, DO GOOD AND PURIFY THE MIND.”
Whether one believes in Him or not, his teaching nevertheless has its effect on all people. His message was given to the world without any violence nor was a single drop of blood ever shed in its name. This is a remarkable record in world history which could be imprinted in letters of gold. This teaching illuminates the way by which mankind could cross from a world of unsatisfactoriness to a new world of light, love, peace, happiness and satisfaction.
Bhante Henepola Gunaratana conducted Dhamma Discussion at Indiana Buddhist Temple on Saturday April 20, 2013.
Bhante opened the Discussion with a Peaceful Message about temple is a place for peace. We sincerely appreciate Bhante Gunaratana Nayaka Thera for conducting the Dhamma Discussion.
Bhante Gunaratana explains the path of samatha-vipassana & many more explanation on the subject of Meditation.
From the very beginning of time man has been fascinated by the stars and he has always tried to find some links between them and his own destiny. His observation of the stars and their movements gave rise to two very important areas of study, namely Astronomy and Astrology. Astronomy can be considered a pure science which is concerned with the measurement of distances, the evolution and destruction of stars, their movements and so on.
Modern astronomy seeks to find answers to the still unanswered questionsregarding the origin of man and the final, possible end of his existence as a member of the human race. It is fascinating area of study and our new knowledge of the Universe and the galaxies has put much pressure on many religions to evaluate their old-age postulations regarding a creator and the creation of life.
Buddhism does not face any such dilemma, simply because the Buddha did not encourage his followers to speculate on things which were beyond their comprehension. However he has made many allusions which in the light of our new knowledge gained through science, shows us that the Buddha was very much aware of the true nature of the Universe, that it was never created in one glorious moment, that the earth is merely a tiny even relatively unimportant speck in all space, that there is a constant creation and destruction and that everything is in constant motion.
Do not expect good luck to come to you or be handed to you easily without any effort on your part. If you want to reap the harvest, you must sow the seed and it must be the rightseed. Remember, “Opportunity knocks at the door, but never break the lock to gain entrance”.
During the time of the Buddha there was a great intellectual activity in India. Some of the most intelligent people the world has ever known were actively engaged in the great religious controversies of the time.
Was there a Creator? Was there no Creator? Was there soul? Was there no soul? Was the world beginning less? Was there a beginning?
These were some of the topics which were hotly debated by the ablest minds of the time. And of course, just like today, everyone claimed that he alone had all the answers and anyone who did not follow him would be damned and could go to hell! Naturally all this intense search for the truth only served to create more confusion.
A group of earnest young men called the Kalamas went to Buddha and told him about their confusion. They asked him what one should do before accepting or rejecting a teaching…….
දේව සංකල්ප – පූජ්ය ගංගොඩවිල සෝම හිමි
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