Apannaka Sutta (Majjhima Nikaya No. 60)

Feb 10, 2018 | Sutras

Nihilism and Affirmationism Examination of Nihilism (natthikavada) = philosophical materialism; doctrine that life ends in death, deeds do not bring results in future lives (for full statement of view, see MN 76, p. 619; in DN 2 view is ascribed to Ajita Kesakambali)...

Going for Refuge & Taking the Precepts

May 10, 2013 | Articles

Contents Preface Going for Refuge I. The Reasons for Taking Refuge 1. The dangers pertaining to the present life 2. The dangers pertaining to future lives 3. The dangers pertaining to the general course of existence II. The Existence of a Refuge III. Identification of...

The Noble Eightfold Path — The Way to the End of Suffering

May 9, 2013 | Articles

Contents    Preface Abbreviations I. The Way to the End of Suffering II. Right View III. Right Intentions IV. Right Speech, Right Action, and Right Livelihood V. Right Effort VI. Right Mindfulness VII. Right Concentration VIII. The Development of Wisdom...

Letter from Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi on Buddhist holiday

May 6, 2012 | Articles, News

VESAK 2012 Remembering the Buddha and his teachings with joy, gratitude, and generosity Dear Friend, The most important holiday in the Buddhist calendar, Vesak, is just around the corner. Starting on the full moon day of May, the month of Vesak celebrates the birth,...

Dana ── The Practice of Giving

Feb 20, 2012 | Articles

Contents Introduction (Bhikkhu Bodhi) The Practice of Giving (Susan Elbaum Jootla) Giving in the Pali Canon (Lily de Silva) Giving from the Heart (M. O’C. Walshe) Generosity: The Inward Dimension (Nina van Gorkom) The Perfection of Giving (Acariya Dhammapala)...