In this noblest moment, if we do not try to realise the Four Noble Truths, we will not be able to liberate ourselves from this samsara in which one can easily be fallen into the four bad destinations. Therefore we should try to understand the Four Noble Truths heedfully.
In conjunction with his visit to Sri Lanka, the reputed Meditation Guru and author of the popular book ‘The Sound of Silence’ and many other world renowned books on meditation, Most Venerable Ajahn Sumedho Maha thero conducted a special Dhamma sermon and Dhamma discussion at Mahamewnawa Bodhignana Meditation Monastery in Kaduwela on 12th December 2017.
Most Venerable Ajahn Sumedho will be conducting a special Dhamma sermon and Dhamma discussion at Mahamewnawa Bodhignana Meditation Monastery in Kaduwela on 12th December 2017 from 6.30 PM to 8.30 PM. All are welcome to embrace this rare and precious opportunity. For more details, please contact – 0703 888 222 / 0703 344 333 Organized by Shraddha TV "The Noble Friend of Television Media"
Meditation is a popular subject among many communities in the world also it is one of those subjects which have a long time historical importance. Throughout the ages there were ascetics who moved into seclusion to meditate searching for a path for spiritual development. Those ascetics practiced meditation with great effort and achieved special spiritual stages of the mind. Realizing the ultimate truth to end suffering Many interpreted their experiences as enlightenment and they tought their experiences, knowledge, and views to their followers. Among those ascetics who mastered meditation there was one who emerged in the world surpassing all of the [...]
Most people think that we are entering a great age of scientific knowledge and discovery, but no one has yet been able to surpass the knowledge and understanding possessed by the Supreme Buddha. He created an era of scientific knowledge which remains unparalleled today; this was the era of the Supreme Buddha Gautama. The era has not fallen into ruin; it is still very much alive. Think about this for a while: millions of people today in India are followers of Ramayana. They believe in the gods, Rama and Sita. But, they have been unable to find any historical or archaeological [...]
Disciples of the Supreme Buddha are divided into two main groups. The first group consists of monks and nuns, and the second group consists of lay people. These disciples have gone for refuge only to the Noble Triple Gem. Disciples of the Supreme Buddha are not like ordinary people who go for refuge to various beliefs based on blind faith. Disciples of the Supreme Buddha are full of confidence in the realization of the Buddha (Saddhā). They are wise, brave, and dignified. They do not possess cowardly and weak personalities that wilt and bend over in the face of various other [...]
The true and utmost day of dignified freedom for Sri Lankans is the Poson Poya day. On this day, Sri Lankans received the Buddha’s Dhamma, which is the most valued possession of the country, even at present. People in this country used to go hunting and worshiping various supernatural things like trees and stones. On a day like this, that life pattern of the Sri Lankans was changed forever when they received the gift of the Dhamma. They were fortunate enough to become a generation full of great sages who achieved the fruits of the Dhamma by following the middle path. [...]
One of the main aspects of society are the “developments” that occur over time. As human society steps into a new era, its typical characteristics also change. Also, the most precious treasure to humans, wisdom, and the ability to guide the mind, also changes when humans go through such transformations. Humans in the past did not have instruments that modern technology has brought forth. They did not have airplanes, computers, and cell phones. There were no telecommunication capabilities that we see today such as satellites. Weapon stores seen today with all its machinery were not seen in the past. Instant news [...]
We all prefer a peaceful and comfortable life however life is filled with many problems. There is no one who would prefer their own life to end abruptly without solace. Therefore, isn’t it better to live carefully as we grow older? To live in such a way, everyone seeks some kind of help or refuge. Most people forget or ignore the fact that life is unbelievably risky and uncertain! We cannot predict what kind of misfortune will come our way at any moment. One can see a certain kind of helplessness in whichever angle we look at life. There is a [...]
What do Buddhists believe? In general, Buddhists believe: We are all responsible for our own actions. Unwholesome actions eventually bring negative results; wholesome actions eventually bring positive results. We are all responsible for our own happiness. Humans have the ability, with their own effort, to give up greed and hatred and delusion. True happiness doesn’t come from our material possessions. Specifically, they believe The Buddha, named Gautama, discovered the true nature of reality. He discovered the cause of suffering, craving, and the way to end it. With this understanding, he attained enlightenment, completely removing the roots of greed, hatred, [...]
