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Ven. S. Dhammika Thera Buddha Statue: In the Dhammadayada Sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya the Buddha says, “Monks, be heirs of my Dhamma, not heirs of material things”. Clearly the Buddha wanted his disciples to give more attention to his liberating teaching than to things like his bodily remains or personal possessions. Nonetheless, after his […]

Ven. Horowpothane Sathindriya Thera, Samadhi Buddhist Meditation Centre, Campbellfield – Victoria, Australia. VESAK: All over the world people talk about peace. It is a burning issue in our society. Though most people prefer to live in a peaceful atmosphere and an untroubled environment, some unwise and uncivilized citizens, leaders, politicians and their henchmen create terrible […]

Sachitra MAHENDRA The significance of Bak poya is historical, since it marks Buddha’s second visit to Sri Lanka. This is noteworthy, as Bak is a month of national importance as well. According to Mahavamsa, Buddha could foresee an imminent war between two Naga Kings Culodara and Mahodara, uncle and nephew, over a jewel-studded throne that […]

Regarding the Question of Survival after death human thinking has in general followed one of two philosophical currants. Annihilationism and externalism (In Buddhism Uccheda – Vada and sassata-vada respectively) The first holds that after death or desolition of the physical body the personality ceases to exist: It is equivalent to Materialism. The second maintains that […]

Rupa Banduwardena   Birth The Buddhists all over the world await the arrival of the Vesak Full Moon Day which falls on May every year to commemorate the birth, enlightenment and the passing away of the Buddha. This thrice blessed Poya Day is of special significance to Buddhists everywhere, Sri Lanka in particular. This Poya […]

Prince Siddhartha’s journey to Buddhahood… The Vesak Full Moon Poya Day is tomorrow. It’s the Thrice Blessed Day, the day the Buddha was born, attained Enlightenment and passed away. When we commemorate this day, it would be great to reflect on the lifestory of the Buddha. We know you are being taught this at Dhamma […]