Although what might be translated as the ‘Abode of God’, this Buddhist term, as usual, completely re-interprets this earlier Brahmanic term, so that it becomes both logical
Month: Mar 2020
The Abhidhamma Defined
‘Of all canons in different languages which Buddhists of different schools and of different eras made out of the legends, only one – the Theravada
Secular Monasticism
‘Neither the same nor different…’ Ven. Nyanaponika Thera: Abhidhamma Studies – Buddhist Explorations of Consciousness and Time, Wisdom, (1998), Page 44 The religious experience should not remain the sole possession of
The Dhammapada as the ‘Original’ Vinaya Discipline
‘The oldest account of the history of the Order after Buddha’s death is in the last two chapters of the Cullavagga of the Vinaya, which give the
Looking at Buddhist Monasticism
He who is controlled in hand, foot, and in speech, who is well disciplined and practices the utmost restraint; he who delights inwardly, in concentration,
How US Capitalism Killed 2 Year-Old Melody Zheng (26.2.2020)
Translator’s Note: Looking through newspaper records about child deaths whilst in the care of one or both parents in the US – I see that
THE SANGHA KOMMUNE (SSR) 