SRI DHAMMANANDA MAHATHERA VENERABLE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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