Causes of Wasting Life According to Buddhism

 Contents

Wasting life, causes of wasting life, things that should not be done to avoid wasting life, etc., with reference to the Mahāmangala Sutta, Parābhava Sutta, Vyagghapajja Sutta, and others.



The Anuradhapura Kingdom – Sri Lanka’s Ancient Buddhist Heritage

 

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Origins of the Anuradhapura Kingdom

The Anuradhapura Kingdom was the longest-lasting kingdom in Sri Lanka, existing from 377 BCE to 1017 CE. It was founded by King Pandukabhaya (377–307 BCE), who established Anuradhapura as the first permanent capital of Sri Lanka. The most widely accepted view, based on primary sources, is that Pandukabhaya's parents were Princess Unmada Chitra and Prince Dighagamini.

What is Buddhism?

 

Freedom of Thought in Buddhism

The Kalama Sutta highlights one of the most unique aspects of Buddhism—intellectual freedom. Unlike many belief systems that demand unquestioning acceptance, Buddhism invites independent thought and self-examination. The Buddha did not expect worship or blind devotion but encouraged followers to test his teachings through experience, much like a scientist tests a theory.

Buddhism and Life: Understanding the Body, Mind, and the Five Aggregates

 

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Discover how Buddhism explains the body, mind, senses, and the five aggregates (Panchaskandha). Learn the connection between craving, suffering, and rebirth according to Buddhist teachings

The Ten Wholesome Actions in Buddhism - A Guide for Moral and Mental Development

 


Contents

What are the Ten Wholesome Actions? What do they include? What are the severe consequences of committing the Ten Unwholesome Actions? What are the benefits of practicing the Ten Wholesome Actions? Why should we increase the Ten Wholesome Actions? What are Karma and the Path of Karma? How do the Ten Wholesome Actions affect practical life?

Four Types of People According to Buddhism

 Discover the four types of people explained in Buddhism – those moving from darkness to darkness, darkness to light, light to darkness, and light to light. A profound teaching that explains the diversity of human lives through karma and actions.

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Buddhism and the Shortness of Life

 Life is short, uncertain, and constantly moving toward death. Buddhism teaches us to recognize this truth and to live meaningfully by cultivating wholesome actions, abandoning evil, and appreciating peace and contentment.

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• The brevity of life
• The certainty of death
• Living meaningfully within a short lifespan
• Abandoning evil and unwholesome actions
• The uncertainty of existence
• Nurturing life with virtues
• Living joyfully and appreciating peace
• Finding contentment with what one has

                                         – impermanence & the shortness of life-