Author: Dhamma Paññā

Do It Yourself Self confidence plays an important part in every aspect of man’s life. Knowing that no external sources,

No Sinners In Buddhism, actions are merely termed as unskillful or unwholesome, not as sinful. Buddhists do not regard man

No Self Surrender Dependence on others means a surrender of one’s effortand self-confidence. Buddhism is a gentle religion where equality,

Chapter 9 – Dhamma And Ourselves As Refuge ————————————————————————– Why we take Refuge in the Buddha Buddhists take refuge in

Buddhist Funeral Rites A real Buddhist funeral is a simple, solemn and dignified religious service. Religious Day As practised in

The Need for Tolerance Today ‘If a person foolishly does me wrong, I will return to him the protection of

The Buddhist Attitude to Animal Life If we believe that animals were created by someone for men, it would follow

Real Charity You perform real charity if you can give freely without expecting anything in return. The essence of true

Loving-Kindness What is lacking in the world today is loving-kindness or goodwill. In the world today, there is sufficient material

Precepts By observing precepts, not only do you cultivate your moral strength, but you also perform the highest service to

Ten Meritorious and Ten Evil Actions A fortunate or unfortunate life depends on individual merits and demerits. The performance of

What is Vinaya? Vinaya is the disciplinary code for self training laid down by the Buddha for monks and nuns

Chapter 8 – Buddhist Morality and Practice ——————————————————————– Buddhist Ethics Man-made moral laws and customs do not form Buddhist Ethics.

The Buddhist Way of Life for Householders The Buddha considered economic welfare as a requisite for human happiness, but moral

Buddhism for man in society This religion can be practised either in society or in seclusion. There are some who

PART THREE – LEADING A BUDDHIST LIFE   CHAPTER 7 – MORAL FOUNDATION FOR MANKIND ————————————————————————————— What is the purpose

Is Buddhism atheistic?   Atheism is associated with a materialistic doctrine that knows nothing higher than this world. The Buddha has