A simple introduction to the Buddhist theory of Karma by Mrs. Geethi Karunaratne; gives an overview and a prelude to prepare the amateur reader for reading and delving deep into Abidharmic Interpretation of the same theory.
Buddhism in a Nutshell was first published in 1933. It become so popular among the readers that it was reprinted a number of times. The author of this book, Ven. Narada Maha Thera was an erudite scholar who did yeoman service to the spread of Buddhism both nationally and internationally.
Ven. Kassapa Thera the author of these documents, was a medical person attached to the Government service and started private practice not to earn but to do a service.
This book is a Continuation of the book Question and Answers in Buddhism Volume 1. The Questions contained in this book were taken from speaking engagements at interfaith conferences, University seminars, and Dhamma Classes in Winnipeg.
This book includes questions asked by student of the Dhamma and covers such topics as: Why Should I believe in rebirth? What is the Buddhist viewpoint on capital punishment? And Why are there inequalities among marking?
How to face death serenely, if possible with a smile? The author shares his understanding of death and dying, and reveals the technique of contemplation of death.
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.
Another inspirational booklet by Ven. Dr.KSri Dhammananda dealing with how to overcome problems you are bound to face in day to day life and discharging the responsibilities..
People of the world are caught up in a temple a tangle from within, and their entanglement with the world outside. The author asks of you o lord this question. Who can disentangle this entanglement.
This is, more than a subject that should be merely left to the care of the students of Asian Culture and Comparative religions . In the present civilization of widespread social turmoil with so many clouds of future universal insecurity gathering around, thinkers in every field of learning should give their mind to the study of this subject, for , through the influence of knowledge it imparts, humanity on this Earth can yet find it possible to survive for many centuries to come.
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.