Buddhism in a NutshellBy Narada TheroRebirthAs long as this kammic force exists there is rebirth, for beings are merely the visible manifestation of this invisible kammic force. Death is nothing but the temporary end of this temporary phenomenon. It is not the complete annihilation of this so-called being. The organic life has ceased, but the...
Learning Sinhala Languge
37 Qualities Leading to Awakening (Bodhipakkiya)
37 Qualities Leading to Awakening (Bodhipakkiya)CategoriesPali termsEnglish translation4 Foundations of Mindfulness(Satipaṭṭhāna)KayanupassanaMindfulness of the bodyVedanupassanaMindfulness of the feelings/sensationsCittanupassanaMindfulness of the mind/mental processesDhammanupassanaMindfulness of phenomena/reality/Dhamma4 Right Efforts(Sammappadhāna)SaṃvarappadhānaṃEffort...
Navam Poya
Navam full moon has special significance for the Buddhists in Sri Lanka and in the world. Few important incidents that took place on Navam Full moon day. The first Buddhist council (Sangayanawa) was held on Navam Full Moon Day. The appointment of Arahat Sariputta and Moggallana theros as the two chief disciples “Aggarasavakas”...