Category: Ven K. Sri Dhammananda Thero – Video

Where Is The Buddha today? – Ven. Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda

Where Is The Buddha today? Where did he go? Is there anybody who can answer this question? When People who are believing God approach Buddhist, they say Buddha is not a God! He was a Man He’s dead and gone. What do you gain by worshiping and offerings? this concept of God………..   

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How does the concept of God figures in Buddhism

This video production attempts to discuss various questions that Buddhists and non-Buddhists ask about the Teachings of the Enlightened One and how to practise these teachings in the modern world.

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Buddhist Doctrines Contribution To The Welfare of Humanity

This Q&A is part of a presentation held in 1997 at the Buddhist Missionary Society, KL. Although Buddhism is the religion of nearly one fifth of the world’s population, there are many misunderstandings about its Doctrine and Practice. The most Venerable Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda Nayaka Maha Thera together with Ven. Dr, H. Gunaratana, Ven. …

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Are Buddhists really idol worshippers? – Ven. Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda Thero

  Many people are under a misapprehension that Buddhists pray to idols. This is due to a lack of knowledge of the teaching of the Buddha and Buddhist customs and traditions. Buddhists do not normally pray to images and idols; what they do is to pay homage to a great religious teacher who is worthy …

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Concept of Heaven and Hell in Buddhism

What is the concept of Heaven and Hell in Buddhism? Answers are provided here by Ven. Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda together with Ven. Dr. H. Gunaratana. This Q&A is part of a presentation held in 1997 at the Buddhist Missionary Society, KL.

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Buddhist extraordinary teachings

Is there any extraordinary teaching in Buddhism which we cannot find in any other religion? Buddhism never gives anything for people to believe!! Buddhism encourage people to open their mind to see things unbiasedly. Ven. Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda makes this distinction from the historical perspective during the time of the Buddha. The major doctrinal difference …

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Is the act of Buddhist renunciation an escape from worldly duties and reality?

Is renunciation an escape from worldly duties and reality. An interesting perspective is given by Ven. Dr. H. Gunaratana with Ven. Dr. K. Sri Dhammandanda further explaining the serious implications behind renunciation. Although Buddhism is the religion of nearly one fifth of the world’s population, there are many misunderstandings about its Doctrine and Practice. The …

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Coming to terms with Death

Before rebirth, how does a person come to terms with ones own inevitable death? This pertinient question is answered by Ven. Dr. H. Gunaratana. Although Buddhism is the religion of nearly one fifth of the world’s population, there are many misunderstandings about its Doctrine and Practice. The most Venerable Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda Nayaka Maha …

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Why is it so difficult to recollect our previous lives

This Q&A is part of a presentation held in 1997 at the Buddhist Missionary Society, KL. This short clip places attempts to recall one’s past life into perspective. Humourous take is given by Ven. Dr. H. Gunaratana with a short interlude by Ven. Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda.

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Why is Buddhism known as the Middle Path

This Q&A is part of a presentation held in 1997 at the Buddhist Missionary Society, KL. This clip attempts to put light the topic on “Why is Buddhism known as the Middle Path” with answers provided by Ven. K Wimalajothi.

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