Guest Article: An Open Letter About 40 years ago I came to Sri Lanka for the first time and was introduced to the teachings of the Buddha according to Theravada. And I became a follower of the Buddha for the rest of my life. Now I got information that a movement has emerged that may have very unpleasant consequences, and ...
Of Cascading Social Collapse Triggered by ‘Invasions’ of the ‘Buddha’s Kingdom’ with Critical Analysis of a Similar ‘Act’ in the Making in Sri Lanka to ‘Conserve the Theravada Tripitaka.’ Amila Salgado (e-mail: amilasuwa@gmail.com) Introduction In this paper, I demonstrate how on insistence by a unity of Sangha named Vibajjawada, formed in May 2018, certain decisions taken by different governments, ...
Of Cascading Social Collapse Triggered by ‘Invasions’ of the ‘Buddha’s Kingdom’ with Critical Analysis of a Similar ‘Act’ in the Making in Sri Lanka to ‘Conserve the Theravada Tripitaka.’ Amila Salgado (e-mail: amilasuwa@gmail.com) Introduction In this paper, I demonstrate how on insistence by a unity of Sangha named Vibajjawada, formed in May 2018, certain decisions taken by different governments, ...
The Ambalattika Rahulowada Sutta contains Noble Advice given by the Buddha to the Novice Rahula, when he was just seven years old and residing in an abode at a place named Ambalattika. The Master uses several child friendly similes to convey this fatherly wisdom to Novice Rahula, who happens to be his son from lay life. The Buddha points at ...
In the days of the Buddha, Lichchavi's, the inhabitants of the city of Vesali, were struck with three types of fear: famine, pestilence, and non-human beings. The Buddha was invited to bring forth blessings to overcome this situation. With lucid foresight of the benefit that this visit will bring forth to the affected Lichcavi community and the worldly beings at ...
