We were born with nothing

We were born with nothing and we will leave this world with nothing. Only the steam of wholesomeness and unwholesomeness brings us to the next existence. Wholesomeness gives us happiness, this lfe and the next. Let's cultivate ...

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Aphaya:...Fearless

Aphaya Dana - Giving of non-fear, truest, warmness, tolerance. In the consideration of the Gifts, when one gives space and allowance for others to move and time to think, or does not belittle their capabilities or show up their weakness, one is considered as giving non-fear. In Anguttara Nikaya, the...

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Meaning of Life and Experience of Death in Buddhism

Today, I am going to speak about the meaning of life and the experience of death in a positive way, which is very important to our lives. As you see, everybody, no matter what country he or she comes from, what language he or she speaks, what social, economic and political system he or she belongs to,...

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Mind is the Cause of Happiness

Buddha's Verse 2All mental phenomena have mind as their forerunner; they have mind as their chief; they are mind-made. If one speaks or acts with a pure mind, happiness (sukha) follows him like a shadow that never leaves him.Original Story: The Story of MatthakundaliWhile residing at the Jetavana monastery...

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Mind is the Cause of Sufferings

The Buddha's Verse 1All mental phenomena have mind as their forerunner; they have mind as their chief; they are mind-made. If one speaks or acts with an evil mind, 'dukkha' (suffering) follows him just as the wheel follows the hoofprint of the ox that draws the cart.Original Story: The Story of Thera...

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How is Buddhism adapting to the twentieth century in general?

Answer: Buddhism is adapting by emphasizing a rational scientific approach to its teachings. Buddhism gives a clear explanation of how life’s experiences come about and how to deal with them in the best manner possible. Then it says do not accept anything on blind faith; think for yourself, test it...

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A Person with Admirable Virtue

A monk who has admirable virtue, admirable qualities, and admirable discernment is called, in this doctrine and discipline, one who is complete, fulfilled, supreme among men. And how is a monk a person with admirable virtue? There is the case where a monk is virtuous. He dwells restrained in accordance...

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Talaputa Sutta: To Talaputa the Actor

SN 42.2 Translated from the Pali by Thanissaro Bhikkhu Source: accesstoinsight.org On one occasion the Blessed One was staying near Rajagaha in the Bamboo Grove, the Squirrel's Sanctuary. Then Talaputa, the head of an acting troupe, went to the Blessed One and, on arrival, having bowed down to him,...

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Can We Take Our Refuge in Our Good Deeds?

The effect of a good deed is never lost, since each good deed will bring its fruit accordingly. In the 'Samyutta Nikaya' (Sagatha-vagga, Chapter I, part 8, par. 5) we read that a deva asks the Buddha how a man should live so that he does not have to fear life in another world. The Buddha answers: Let...

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