Author: Dhamma Paññā

Is Buddhism Pessimistic? Buddhism is neither pessimistic nor optimistic but a realistic religion. Some critics argue that Buddhism is morbid,

Is Buddhism a Theory or a Philosophy? The enlightenment of the Buddha is not a product of mere intellect. During

Chapter 6 – BUDDHISM VIS-A-VIS OTHER APPROACHES ——————————————————————————————– Is Buddhism Similar to Other Contemporary Teachings in India? The Dhamma realized

Is there an Eternal Soul? Belief in an eternal soul is a misconception of the human consciousness. The Soul Theory

Can the First Cause be Known? It is rather difficult for us to understand how the world came into existence

Eternalism and Nihilism   The Buddha rejected both extremes of eternalism and nihilism.   To develop Right View or Perfect View, we

Law of Dependent Origination   “No God, no Brahma can be found No matter of this wheel of life Just

Nibbana Nibbana is the highest bliss, a supramundane state of eternal happiness. The happiness of Nibbana cannot be experienced by indulging the

Rebirth Unsatisfied desire for existence and sensual pleasures is the cause of rebirth. Buddhists regard the doctrine of rebirth not

What is Kamma? Kamma is an impersonal, natural law that operates in accordance with our actions. It is a law

Everything is Changeable What exists is changeable and what is not changeable does not exist. Looking at life, we notice

The Noble Eightfold Path – The Middle Way This is the Path for leading a religious life without going to

Four Noble Truths Why are we here? Why are we not happy with our lives? What is the cause of

Mind and Matter (Nama-Rupa) “What is mind? No matter. What is matter? Never mind.” According to Buddhism, life is a

Chapter 5 – Basic Doctrines ———————————————————- Tri-Pitaka (or Tipitaka) Tripitaka is the collection of the teachings of the Buddha over

Two Main Schools of Buddhism The real followers of the Buddha can practise this religion without adhering to any school