Buddha Purnima, also known as Buddha Jayanti, is a significant observance in the Buddhist calendar. It marks the birth, enlightenment (nirvana), and death (parinirvana) of Siddhartha Gautama, the historical Buddha. This sacred day is celebrated with reverence and enthusiasm by millions of Buddhists worldwide. In this blog post, we will delve into the spiritual significance…
Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama, was an Indian prince who lived more than 2,500 years ago. After experiencing the suffering and impermanence of life, he left his luxurious palace and embarked on a spiritual quest to find a way to end suffering. He spent six years practicing asceticism and meditation, but he still did…
In the wise words of Buddha, “मुझे कोसा’, ‘मुझे मारा’, ‘मुझे हराया’, मुझे लूटा’ – जो मन में ऐसी गांठें बांधे रहते हैं, उनका वैर शांत नहीं होता। मुझे कोसा’, ‘मुझे मारा’, ‘मुझे हराया’, मुझे लूटा’ – जो मन में ऐसी गांठें नहीं बांधते हैं, उनका वैर शांत हो जाता हैं।” These words hold profound…
Metta-Bhavana, commonly known as Loving-Kindness meditation, is a form of Buddhist meditation that focuses on cultivating compassion, kindness, and goodwill towards oneself and others. It is one of the four Brahma Viharas or Divine Abodes, along with compassion (karuna), empathetic joy (mudita), and equanimity (upekkha). Metta-Bhavana is often practiced as a complementary technique to Vipassana…
The Rahulavada Sutta, also known as the “Advice to Rahula,” is a discourse given by the Buddha to his son, Rahula, who had recently become a monk. This sutta is considered one of the most important discourses for novice monks, as it lays out the foundation for the Buddhist path and provides guidance on how…
The Dukha Sutta, also known as the “First Noble Truth Sutta,” is one of the most important texts in Buddhism. It is part of the Digha Nikaya, which is a collection of teachings attributed to the Buddha himself. The sutta teaches about the nature of suffering, its causes, and the path to its cessation. The…
Girimananda sutta is one of the significant suttas in the Pali Canon. This sutta talks about the teachings of Lord Buddha, which helps people to overcome physical and mental illnesses. It is a profound and comprehensive teaching on how to overcome sickness and maintain good health. This sutta is widely studied and revered by Buddhists…
Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, was born around 563 BCE in Nepal. He spent his entire life teaching about compassion, non-violence, and finding inner peace. Buddha’s teachings have inspired countless people to lead better lives. His teachings are still relevant in modern times and can help us learn some important life lessons. Here are some…
The Paccayaniddeso, also known as the “Classification of Relations,” is an important Buddhist text that provides insight into the teachings of the Buddha. It is a part of the Abhidhamma Pitaka, one of the three main divisions of the Buddhist canon, and is considered a key source of Buddhist philosophy and psychology. In this blog…
Paticcasamuppāda is a fundamental teaching of the Buddha that describes the nature of causality and the interdependent arising of all phenomena. It is often translated as “dependent origination” or “dependent arising,” and it is a central concept in Buddhist philosophy. The Pali term Paticcasamuppāda is a compound word made up of “paticca” which means dependent,…
Tikkapathanna Sutta, also known as “The Threefold Knowledge” is a discourse given by Lord Buddha, which outlines the three stages of knowledge that a person must acquire in order to achieve enlightenment. This discourse is considered to be one of the most important teachings of Lord Buddha, as it provides a roadmap for spiritual seekers…
The Maha Satipathanna Sutta is a foundational text in the Buddhist canon, attributed to the Buddha himself. This sutta is often considered one of the most profound and detailed teachings on the practice of mindfulness meditation, providing practical instructions on how to cultivate awareness of the body, feelings, mind, and the nature of reality. The…