Andrew Williams who has studied and received training in the three major Buddhist traditions (Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana) discusses with BDI about his Buddhist chaplaincy
This article is the second in a series of three that explains more about the practice of rains-retreat (vassāvāsa), which is then followed by the Kathina ceremony.
Venerable K. Anuruddha graduated from the University of Ceylon in 1963, obtaining an honours degree in Pali and Buddhist Studies, with Eastern Philosophy and Psychology
The first time that I met the most Venerable Professor K?kk?palliye Anuruddha was at the 2010 Master of Buddhist Studies (MBS) orientation day at the University of
P?mojjabahulo bhikku pasanno Buddhas?sane Adhigacche pada? santa? sa?kh?rupasama? sukha?. Full of joy, full of faith in the teaching of the Buddha, the monk attains the peaceful state, the
“When the rainy season has come and it is raining, many living beings are originated and many seed just spring up. … Knowing this one
Behind the daily activities of the world’s Buddhist communities, a quiet milestone is being reached. This inconspicuous revolution will reach a climax on September the
Introduction Therav?da Buddhism is widely recognized as a religion emphasizing personal salvation without any regard for social welfare. Therefore, it is named as the Hinay?na,
Editor’s note: This article was first published in the now-retired Bodhi Journal, Issue 8, June 2008. When examining the influence of Mahayana Buddhism in Sri Lanka it would
Editor’s note: This feature was first published in the now-retired Bodhi Journal, Issue 7, March 2008. Introduction The word karma, etymologically meaning “action”, is a
Editor’s note: This feature was first published in the now-retired Bodhi Journal, Issue 7, March 2008. “Monks, the ending of the fermentations [?savas] is for one
Editor’s note: This feature was first published in the now-retired Bodhi Journal, Issue 7, March 2008. Introduction The Exegetical (Commentarial) Literature or A??hakath?, which serves as the
