A Great Personality Of Exceptional Character
Today, February 17, 2021 marks the 1st death anniversary of the Most Ven. Ampitiye Sri Rahula Maha Thera “Bhikkhus, when virtuous renunciants dwell in dependence on a village or a town, there people generate much merit in three ways.What three? By body, speech and mind.When virtuous renunciants dwell in dependence on a village or a […]
Those Who Believe In Mysterious Performance Are Not True Buddhists
“This Dhamma that I have discovered is deep, hard to see, hard to understand, peaceful and sublime, not within the sphere of reasoning, subtle, to be experienced by the wise. But this generation delights in adhesion, takes delight in adhesion, and rejoices in adhesion. For such a generation this state is hard to see, that […]
What Really The Buddha Said
Today I would like to outline about Buddhism in brief For Buddhism, numerous interpretations and expositions have been given by foremost scholars and prominent intellectuals who have immensely studied Buddhism in the globe. However, twenty-six centuries ago, DHAMMA-VINAYA is the exclusive and peculiar word the great Master, the Gotama Buddha has pronounced and proclaimed for […]
Be Mindful & Careful Before You Utter
“Better than a thousand meaningless words is one meaningful word, hearing which one attains peace” These are the profound and insightful words of great spiritual leader, the Buddha who compassionately emphasised for the edification and betterment of human beings. We are truly fortunate to be born as human beings. But we are not perfect. We […]
Absence Of Morality & Political Quagmire
“He is truly virtuous, wise, and righteous, who neither for his own sake nor for the sake of another (does any wrong), who does not crave for sons, wealth, or kingdom, and does not desire his own success by unjust means.” This is the remarkable statement which the Great Master, the Buddha compassionately emphasized for […]
An Exemplary Leader & Global Icon
“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” Above mentioned words of President Abraham Lincoln distinctly inculcate us with the sense of true character of the leader. “You can’t build a united nation on the basis of revenge” “As I walked out the door toward […]
Time To Reflect Upon The Profound Historic Message
Poson Poya marks the arrival of Arahat Maha Mahinda Maha Thera in Sri Lanka along with the message of the Sakya clan’s Great Son Gotama Buddha. By admiring with respect and following the Buddha’s impeccable words, Emperor Asoka who governed Maha Bharata — ancient India, profoundly launched a Dhamma missionary programme in many countries. After […]
Multiplicity Of Cults In The Name Of Buddhism
“Bhikkhus, there are two things that lead to the decline and disappearance of the good Dhamma. What two? Badly set down words and phrases and badly interpreted meaning. When the words and phrases are badly set down, the meaning is badly interpreted. These are two things that lead to the decline and disappearance of the […]
Happiness
“Happy indeed we live, unafflicted amidst those afflicted by craving! Amidst afflicted people we dwell free from affliction”. This is the remarkable and profound statement of the Buddha. Happiness is the most articulate and expressive word in the globe today. The pursuit of happiness is the purpose of multitude of individuals. But many voices reveal […]
Mothers Day
“Mother is a kind-hearted friend at your own premises” “Just as a mother would protect her son, her only child, with her own life, so one should develop towards all beings a state of mind without boundaries.” Above mentioned remarkable statements of the Buddha profoundly characterize the inner personality of a mother. It marks the […]