Sep
01

A Boy From Colombo – Q&A by Ven K Dhammananda Thero

by Root Admin

There are very few teachers, leaders and individuals who impart their knowledge free of charge without expecting anything in return. Late Venerable Kirinde Sri Dhammananda (popularly known as K. Sri Dhammananda) occupies a special place.

Being a Buddhist I used to read his books which gave an unbiased view while his books and sermons always acted as a panacea for the inquisitive mind. I would always recommend his book ‘How to live without Fear and Worry’ to anyone who is  in a state of distress or looking for a self help book on Positive Thinking.

When I was a student in School I got the oppertunity of corresponding with him through mail to clear my doubts on Buddhist Dhamma, and he was always generous enough to reply me whenever I had doubts. Unfortunately I had the oppertunity of mailing him only on Three occasions and apparently he passed away. May he attain Nibbana for the valuable service he has rendered.

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Sep
10

A-pali-word-a-day – by Mahindarama Sunday Pali School

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This booklet aims to assist new Buddhist students who are unfamiliar with some of the Pali words often used in the study of Buddhism. 

As the title of the booklet suggests, we encourage the learning and use of Pali words by learning one word each day.The Booklet can serve serve as both a dictionary and a glossary of terms for your reference.

We select these basic Pali words as a foundation for a deeper understanding of the Buddha-Dhamma- further study and research into the Pali  Ti-Pitaka  is strongly recommended.

May this Booklet enhance your your studies and promote your progress upon the path of our Master  – The Buddha.

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Sep
05

ARE BUDDHISTS IDOL – WORSHIPPERS? Ven K Sri Dhammananda Thero

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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.

The worship of the Buddha statue is quite a different aspect. Even this word ‘worship’ is also not quite appropriate from the Buddhist point of view. Paying homage should be the correct term. Buddhists do not normally pray to images and idols; what they do is to pay homage to a great religious teacher who is worthy of honour. The images are erected as a mark of respect and appreciation for the highest achievement of enlightenment and perfection by an extraordinary religious teacher. To a Buddhist the image is merely a token, a symbol, a representation which helps him to recall or to remember the Buddha.

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Sep
15

Buddhist Attitude Towards Other Religions – Ven.Dr.K Dhammananda

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The aim of this booklet is to assist in promoting a better undersatanding of Religion, religious tolerance and its deep underlying meaning from the Buddhist point of view and to understand how Buddhism regards other Religions.

The deep underlying meaning of Religion is to be able to uphold and respect one’s own religion without in any being disrespectful or discourteous towards other religions. To this end, we must establish mutual understanding, mutual co-operation and tolerance amongst all co-religionists in order to achieve harmony.

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