Through the primary text, Once the Buddha was a Monkey I have gained insights into a buddha’s life as a bodhisattva, their qualities, and the Buddhist view of generosity and attachment. The story ...
More than a doctrinal problem:The Buddha and his stepmother
By Uditha Devapriya The Buddha’s response to Mahaprajapati Gotami’s request for permission to enter the Buddha Sasana forms one of the more controversial episodes in the Buddhist pantheon. The story, ...
THE BUDDHA’S GOSPEL : A BUDDHIST INTERPRETATION OF JESUS' WORDS
You can order a copy of this work from Copies Direct. Copies Direct supplies reproductions of collection material for a fee. This service is offered by the National Library of Australia ...
The threefold refuge in Buddhism
The word sangha in Pali commonly translated as community or association. Traditionally, the sangha refers to the association of monks or nuns, in whose custody Buddha placed his message after demise.
YOU BE THE BUDDHA, AND BE HAPPY!
Sorrows, sufferings, along with happiness, unhappiness is the part of life. You are the Buddha, and solve the problems, which is disturbing your innocent mind. Question self, 'am I the only suffer ...
Pope Francis: Jesus and the Buddha Understood Need to Overcome Egoism
In his speech, Pope Francis hailed 50 years of steady growth in dialogue and collaboration between Thai Buddhists and Catholics.
Is there a need for another ‘Life of the Buddha’?
Bhante Shravasti Dhammika of Australia, a prolific writer, who has authored many books, keeps us informed of various aspects of Buddhism by his regular contributions to The Island and Sunday Island.
MINDFUL MOMENT: How a Buddhist finds peace at the Clonard Novena
I’m into day four of the Clonard Novena. Some of my good friends ask me, 'How does a Zen Buddhist sit with Christianity?' My reply is from my heart: First I am a human being and from my Zen ...
Encounter with Buddhism: A Study of the Evolution of Buddhist Thought
This volume provides the chronicle of Buddhism from its very beginnings, i.e., the life of Prince Siddhartha, his path to enlightenment and his vision of Buddhism. It helps to understand the ...