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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Oct 03
Only Buddhism is a Religion in the Future – Ven Dr K Sri Dhammananda Thero
Video related to Only buddhism is a religion in the future Buddhism has the characteristics of what would be expected in a cosmic religion for the future: It transcends a personal God, avoids dogmas and theology; it covers both the natural and the spiritual, and it is based on a religious sense aspiring from the …
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Sep 29
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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Sep 28
What Buddhists Believe – Ven K Sri Dhammananda Thero
BUDDHISM is one of the oldest religions still being practiced in the world today. While the names of many other religions which existed in India have been forgotten, the teachings of the Buddha, (better known as the Dharma) are still relevant to the needs of today’s society. This is because the Buddha always considered Himself …
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Sep 26
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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Sep 15
Buddhist Attitude Towards Other Religions – Ven.Dr.K Dhammananda
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 …
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Sep 08
How does Buddhism contribute toward personal self development?
Further points are made towards how Buddhism contribute toward personal self development. Ven Dr. H. Gunaratana approaches this topic from the point of mental health as well as its direct influence on the quality of life. This highlights the paramount of health toward any goal, including the pursuit of wealth. Part of a presentation held …
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Sep 05
ARE BUDDHISTS IDOL – WORSHIPPERS? Ven 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. 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 …
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Aug 29
A Happy Married Life A Buddhist Perspective by Ven. K. Sri Dhammananda Thero
From time immemorial, man has been preoccupied with the pursuit of happiness in life, from the cradle to the grave. He works and struggles very hard to attain happiness, very often without knowing exactly what happiness means because of his ignorance of the nature of life. Although all religions provide advice and guidelines for their …
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Aug 20
Meaning of Buddhist Symbols – Ven.Dr.K Dhammananda Thero
These Buddhist symbols indicate about Dhamma, nature etc; to accept Buddhism on various subjects. Let us start from ” Pegoda” what is this word? This is not the Pali or sanskrit word , Few hundred years ago we started this word. the pali word for this is “chetiya” sanskrit word is Chaiteya……….pegoda is the Portuguese word. …
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