On January 15, 2015, at the Dhammahadaya Retreat in Naula Lenadora, I had the opportunity to record this invaluable Dhamma sermon delivered by the Most Venerable Mankadawala Sudassana Thero. Later, I decided to prepare it as a written article, keeping his words exactly as they were spoken, without editing a single letter.
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 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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
• 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
Introduction - : Explore the Mallika Sutta from the Anguttara Nikaya, where the Buddha explains how karma, anger, generosity, and jealousy affect women’s beauty, wealth, and future lives. Learn the path of wholesome actions leading to happiness and Nibbana.
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