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by Madushka
Sat Feb 02, 2013 6:22 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: The Thousand Five Hundred Defilements
Replies: 7
Views: 2307

Re: The Thousand Five Hundred Defilements

The Thousand Five Hundred Defilements (4)
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by Madushka
Fri Feb 01, 2013 5:17 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: We started the Buddhism page
Replies: 7
Views: 3038

Re: We started the Buddhism page

Hi Madushka I am very pleased to see your enthusiasm in protecting Buddha’s teaching. But I think you have started your journey with the wrong footing. You said: We would take this opportunity to say to the world one other fact which is making a big commotion in the Asian world. Buddha was born in ...
by Madushka
Fri Feb 01, 2013 2:27 am
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: The Noble Eightfold Path
Replies: 0
Views: 864

The Noble Eightfold Path

In the “Magga Vibhanga Sutta” belonging to the “Magga Samyuktha” of “Samyuktha Nikaya”, our Gautama Buddha says, “Dear Monks, what is the Noble Eightfold Path?……. I would say that the Noble Eightfold Path is the practice of attaining the Nirvana, the end of all suffering. It has eight elements. They...
by Madushka
Fri Feb 01, 2013 2:17 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: The Thousand Five Hundred Defilements
Replies: 7
Views: 2307

Re: The Thousand Five Hundred Defilements

The Thousand Five Hundred Defilements (1) http://www.thebuddhism.net/sermons-videos/the-thousand-five-hundred-defilements/the-thousand-five-hundred-defilements-part-1/ The Thousand Five Hundred Defilements (2) http://www.thebuddhism.net/sermons-videos/the-thousand-five-hundred-defilements/the-thous...
by Madushka
Fri Feb 01, 2013 2:13 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: We started the Buddhism page
Replies: 7
Views: 3038

We started the Buddhism page

We started the Buddhism ( http://www.fb.com/BuddhistPeople ) page to give the world Buddha's teachings. The Offering Of Dhamma. Nothing Else. By doing so, at least to put one good thought into you on daily basis. To coax you to find your own salvation. we are not doing this for prestige or to belitt...
by Madushka
Sat Jan 19, 2013 2:16 am
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: Anapanasati Meditation (Mindfulness of Breathing)
Replies: 0
Views: 1226

Anapanasati Meditation (Mindfulness of Breathing)

Anapanasati Meditation (Mindfulness of Breathing) . This is the most important meditation practice in Theravada Buddhism. . Contemplation and re- contemplation of ‘Ana’ / inhalation (the intake of breath through the nostrils into the body) and ‘Pana’/exhalation (the outgoing of breath through the no...
by Madushka
Sat Jan 19, 2013 2:11 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Paying Homage to our Great Buddha
Replies: 6
Views: 2021

Paying Homage to our Great Buddha

There is a big argument going on saying that Buddha never said to pay homage to his images. True! A Buddha does not have such a low character or is full of defilements to ask others to pay reverence to his images. Though Buddha has never said to revere his images, he accepted homage with compassion ...
by Madushka
Fri Jan 18, 2013 6:46 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: The Thousand Five Hundred Defilements
Replies: 7
Views: 2307

The Thousand Five Hundred Defilements

Most of the defilements we accumulate are not from our actions & talk; but from our thoughts & wishes. The three main roots of sin are greed, hatred & ignorance (Lobha, dwesha & Moha), which lead to sinful thoughts. As two persons do not see eye to eye, the appearance of these though...
by Madushka
Wed Jan 16, 2013 7:08 am
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: Four Types of Meditation suitable to the Majority
Replies: 8
Views: 3839

Four Types of Meditation suitable to the Majority

1) Buddhanussati Meditation – Concentration of the mind with the continuous contemplation of a characteristic of Our Great Buddha. . 2) Loving Kindness Meditation – Invoke blessings on other beings from one’s mind. . 3) Meditation on Revulsion - Contemplating on the disgusting nature of the hair, te...
by Madushka
Mon Jan 14, 2013 5:06 am
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Bill Clinton Turns To The Art Of Buddhist Meditation
Replies: 6
Views: 2634

Bill Clinton Turns To The Art Of Buddhist Meditation

Former American president Bill Clinton has taken his exercise regime to spiritual heights – by learning the art of Buddhist meditation to help him relax. http://www.thebuddhism.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/clinton.jpg The politician, 65, has recently taken up a healthier life-style including becom...
by Madushka
Thu Jan 10, 2013 1:49 am
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: Caution in compassion !
Replies: 0
Views: 962

Caution in compassion !

If the beings who wander in this long circle of rebirths do not attain Nirvana (the ultimate bliss of ending their birth by eliminating suffering), in future they would be born in 31 realms belonging to the 3 planes of existence innumerable times. They would become sick, old and die untold times. Th...
by Madushka
Wed Jan 09, 2013 5:24 pm
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: Anapanasati Meditation (Mindfulness of Breathing)
Replies: 0
Views: 985

Anapanasati Meditation (Mindfulness of Breathing)

http://www.thebuddhism.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/291.jpg Anapanasati Meditation (Mindfulness of Breathing) . This is the most important meditation practice in Theravada Buddhism. . Contemplation and re- contemplation of ‘Ana’ / inhalation (the intake of breath through the nostrils into the bod...
by Madushka
Wed Jan 09, 2013 5:08 pm
Forum: Early Buddhism
Topic: King Milindu (Menander I) & Arahanth Nagasena
Replies: 1
Views: 3592

King Milindu (Menander I) & Arahanth Nagasena

(Part 1) King Menander I (Milindu/ Milinda in Pali language) was a powerful Indo-Greek monarch who ruled “Sagalapura” in historical India (Now Sialkot in North-east of Panjab province in Pakistan at the foot of the Kashmir hills near the Chenab river), somewhere in the 150 BCE. Archeologically, the...
by Madushka
Wed Jan 09, 2013 5:01 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Classification of Karma
Replies: 1
Views: 893

Classification of Karma

http://www.blog.thebuddhism.net/uploads/3/0/9/3/3093002/374850426.jpg Classification of Karma http://www.thebuddhism.net/2012/07/08/classification-of-karma/#more-42 Apart from the ‘Function’, there is another classification of Karma according to the ‘priority of Effect’ http://www.thebuddhism.net/2...