A Condensed Summary Of the Teachings as evinced by a young Doctor, dealing with mater mind and consciousness. Buddhism is a science as well as art. How Come and Why? Just read to find out for yourself !
Here in is found a detailed description of one of the most central concepts of Buddhism that of "dependent arising or Paticcasamupadha" according to the Pali canon of the Theravada school Buddhism.
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.
Dependent Origination - the teaching of all Buddhas - discovered and preached by the Buddha Gautama has been interpreted in many ways over the years. This presentation which Nimal calls "Another Perspective Origination in a very practical way. He has supported his understanding with story evidence using the key discourses found in the Sutta Pitaka itself.
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.
Welcome to Buddhism - Welcome to Buddhism was written not only as an attempt to satisfy that need but also for the benefit of thinking people who wished to learn about this great philosophy.
A Guide to Buddhism A to Z - This book is an easy to read , comprehensive and accurate guide to the Buddha's teaching and the Buddhist perspective on various contemporary issues.
There are 31 different planes wherein a being can be born. This book contains a fairly comprehensive description of those planes or words where existence can find a footing..