Author: Dhamma Paññā

Why Does the World Population Increase? There is really no ground to think that this is the only period in

Chapter 12 – Marriage, Birth Control And Death —————————————————————————- Buddhist Views on Marriage In Buddhism, marriage is regarded as entirely

Buddhism and Politics The Buddha had gone beyond all worldly affairs, but still gave advice on good government. The Buddha

Buddhism and Women A female child may prove even to be a better offspring than a male. Women’s position in

Part Four – Human Life in Society Chapter 11 – Life and Culture —————————————————– Traditions, Customs and Festivals Buddhism is

The Moon and Religious Observances The outstanding events in the life of the Buddha took place on full moon days.

Vegetarianism One should not judge the purity or impurity of man simply by observing what he eats. In the Amagandha Sutta,

Religious Significance of Fasting Many people in the world face untimely death owing to over-eating. In Buddhism, fasting is recognized

Are Buddhists Idol Worshippers? Buddhists are not idol worshippers but ideal worshippers. Although it is customary amongst Buddhists to keep

The Significance of Paritta Chanting Paritta chanting is the recital of some of the Sutras uttered by the Buddha in

Meditation   Meditation is the psychological approach to mental culture, training and purification. In place of prayer, Buddhist practise meditation for

The Meaning of Prayer  Nature is impartial; it cannot be flattered by prayers. It does not grant any special favours

Chapter 10 – Prayer, Meditation and Religious Practices —————————————————————————————— Faith, Confidence and Devotion Right understanding points the way to confidence;

How to Save Yourself Oneself, indeed, is one’s savior, for what other savior would there be? With oneself well controlled

You Protect Yourself ‘Protecting oneself one protects others’ ‘Protecting others one protects oneself.’ Once the Blessed One told His monks

Man is his own jailor Is there any truth in man’sclaim that he should be given freedom to do things

Man is Responsible for Everything  When a man has learned how to live as a real human being without disturbing