WHAT BUDDHISTS BELIEVE

Table of Contents Foreword Author’s Note PART I LIFE AND MESSAGE OF THE BUDDHA Chapter 1.  Life and Nature of

FOREWORD The first edition of this book came into being in 1964 as a result of questions posed by devotees

Author’s Note With so many books available on Buddhism, one may ask if there is need for yet another text.

PART ONE Chapter 1 – Life and Nature of the Buddha ———————————————————————————————– Gotama, the Buddha The Founder of Buddhism Gotama

His Renunciation The renunciation of Prince Siddhartha was the boldest step that a man has ever taken. Critics have condemned

Nature of the Buddha Light of the World ‘Understood are the things to be understood, Cultivated are the things to

Was Buddha an Incarnation of God? Never had the Buddha claimed that He was the son or a messenger of

The Buddha’s Service The Buddha was born to dispel the darkness of ignorance and to show to the world how

Historical Evidence of the Buddha The Buddha is the greatest conqueror the world has ever seen. His Teaching illuminates the

Salvation Through Arahantahood Attaining Nibbana through Arahantahood is not selfish. Certain Buddhists believe to seek salvation by becoming an Arahant

Bodhisatta A Bodhisatta is a being devoted to Enlightenment. As a ‘Compassionate Being’, a Bodhisatta is destined to attain Buddhahood,

Attainment of Buddhahood  The attainment of Buddhahood is the most difficult task that a person can pursue in this world.

Trikaya – The Three Bodies of the Buddha The three bodies of the Buddha consist of Dharma-kaya (Truth body), Sambhoga-kaya

Chapter 2-   His Message ————————————————————-   Message for All Buddha–the flower of mankind, is no more in this world,

Miraculous Power If a wicked man can become a pure religious man, this according to Buddhism, is a practical miracle.

The Buddha’s Silence When the questioner himself was not in a position to understand the real significance of the answer

The Buddha’s Attitude Towards Worldly Knowledge Worldly knowledge can never help one to lead a pure religious life for gaining