What Buddhist Believe answers many question which are asked about Buddhism by Buddhist and non Buddhist alike. There are so many misconceptions regarding superstitions and misinterpretation which are associated with the noble religion that it has become imperative to explain the teaching in a manner which has contemporary relevance.
Mr.J.P.Pathirana's latest publication in English "Pragmatism in Buddhism' will undoubtedly touch the hearts of readers as his knowledge of the Dhamma and his writing - genius of a high standard. It should interest the general reader, the leaned, or any researcher who needs a deeper study of the Dhamma.
The Doctrine of Karma is a sine qua no of the Buddhist Theory of Existence and, in fact, formed a central theme in India. Karama is defined basically as action which, in turn, has its basis in volition, either good or bad. Hence, Karma is mostly volition and has implications running into psychological, ethical and social spheres; its manifestations are thus threefold. The author of this treatise explores Karma in all its ramifications according to what is laid bare in the pali canon and its allied commentaries. This book undoubtedly forms an important contemporary contribution in assessing the Early Buddhist Theory of Karma in all its implications.
An in-depth study into the system of government envisaged by the Buddha, its pollical and economic principles, agricultural policies, foreign affairs and attitude towards war. Prof. Oliver Abeynayake deals extensively with the way in which the society during the time of the Buddha evolved from primitive beginnings and what psychological instincts were dominant during the various phases of its evolution. In the end, its all about the unique contribution made by one of the Master Minds of the Indo-Aryan civilization towards the political ethos of the world.
Key Elements Of The Buddha S Teaching - Mr. Palitha Mapatuna expatiates the deep and profound aspects of the Dhamma, doctrines that are unique to Buddhism. It is interesting reading for those who want to get a better and advanced understanding of Buddhism.
Beyond Asava & Kilesa - Understanding the Roots of Suffering According to the Pali Canon.The doctoral thesis submitted by You-Mee-Lee a foreign lady residing in Sri Lanka for more than 16 years.
One of the criteria by which a gretness of a master is measured is by the quality of the disciples he prodnces. within these pages are found the life stories of eighty of the buddha's disciples who were known for piety, devotion, compassion and meditative attainments reading these stories will no doubt provide great inspiration to enhance the spiritual capacity of the reader
Maha ummagga jataka is the lougest among the jataka stories of the buddha, which explain the buddha's saga toward supreme enlightement in his previous incarations.it has been translated into readable english by Mr. viranjeewa weerakkody who has many such translations to his credit, for a connoissenr of religious literature, it forms thrilling and exciting reading.