The Buddha and His Message

Aug 4, 2008 | Articles

Lecture on Vesak Day United Nations, 15 May 2000 Prologue To begin, I would like to express my pleasure to be here today, on this auspicious occasion of the first international recognition and celebration of Vesak at the United Nations. Though I wear the robe of a...

Dhamma Without Rebirth?

Aug 4, 2008 | Articles

In line with the present-day stress on the need for religious teachings to be personally relevant and directly verifiable, in certain Dhamma circles the time-honored Buddhist doctrine of rebirth has come up for severe re-examination. Although only a few contemporary...

Spiritual Friendship

Aug 4, 2008 | Articles

An excerpt from a lecture by Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi  If you find a wise person Who points out your faults and corrects you, You should follow such a sage As you would a revealer of treasures. It is better, never worse To follow such a sage. DHAMMAPADA (verse 76)...

Spring Essay – Year of 2008

Feb 7, 2008 | Articles

Making a Fresh Start in Life A talk given at the Chinese New Year assembly at Bodhi Monastery, February 9th, 2008 “For Buddhists, the new year should not be an occasion merely to celebrate and enjoy good food and the company of friends. It is an opportunity to take a...

The Six Paramitas

Aug 8, 2007 | Articles

Those who aspire for the supreme enlightenment of Buddhahood, practice the career of a bodhisattva. In countless lives through the round of rebirths, they strive to fulfill six spiritual perfections, which they must develop to the peak of maturity. These six...