WHAT BUDDHISTS BELIEVE

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

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