Primitive Belief

People have to face a mixture of happiness and suffering throughout their lives. It is likely that the proportion of suffering usually exceeds happiness.

The Noble Truth of the Origin of Suffering # 3

The Lord Buddha compared craving to the resin of the persimmon tree or varnish which are some of the stickiest forms of sap

Overview #2

The Middle Way [majjhima patipada] is a path of practice that avoids the extremes of either sensual indulgence tice that avoids the extremes of either sensual indulgence or self –mortification

The Noble Truth of the Cessation of Suffering # 6

Practising the Middle Way is thus practicing the Noble Eightfold Path. If practiced properly, all eight components of the path will come together as a pure translucent sphere

Types and Methods of Meditation

Most people shy away from suffering and seek after happiness. Unfortunately the happiness that most people find gives only temporary relief from suffering – because it does not reach the roots of suffering or lead to permanent happiness.

The Noble Truth of the Path to the Cessation of Suffering # 6

The Three Signs of Existence [tilakkhana] that are exhibited by all material things are impermanence [aniccam], suffering [dukkham] and not –self [anatta]

The Noble Truth of Suffering : 5. Sorrow [soka dukkha]

The Buddha characterized the suffering of sorrow as afflicting one with burning in the heart as if the mind has list all refreshedness

Doctors and nurses by the nature of their work often are involved in birth, ageing, illness and death, but most of them are not interested in Buddhism which teaches the truth about life, why it is so? how should I persuade them to study the Lord Buddha’s

Doctors and nurses by the nature of their work often are involved in birth, ageing, illness and death, but most of them are not interested in Buddhism which teaches the truth about life, why it is so? And how should I persuade them to study the Lord Buddha’s Teachings?

Skill in knowledge

“Since the time when we were born we have found ourselves surrounded

How to Manage Family Life #5

We do not search for these and do not wish to encounter them. Even when they have not arrived, we are afraid that they will soon arrive