What is Buddhism?

What is Buddhism?

Buddhism, one of the oldest 
faiths in the world, began some
2600 years ago in the Indian continent. The term ‘Buddhism’ is a western 

translation of ‘Buddhadhamma’, which simply means the teachings of the Buddha. It is based on 45 years’ teaching by the Buddha. ‘Buddha’ means an enlightened being, who  possess three qualities; Purity, Compassion and Wisdom. It also means realizing the truth about the way things really are. One of the most remarkable ideas in Buddhism is that  of being ‘open for criticism’. We are invited to test in our own experience its Truths, to find peace, to work toward Enlightenment. 

The Buddha’s discussions with critics have been faithfully recorded and passed down. They revealpatient explanations of his discoveries and analysis of his critics’ beliefs.Some people say that Buddhism is not a religion, and  some say it is a religion and in some ways it is a way of life. Buddhism encourages freethinking on the basis of universal truth. It is a religion of self-help, inspiring every individual to examine it before putting it into practice. Its ideas and views are compatible with modern science, valuable and robust. Buddhism speaks about the problems and sufferings of life and encourages us to overcome them through individualeffort and realization. It doesn’t rely on superstition or an outside invisible power. 

Buddhism believes that everything in the world as commonly perceived is imperfect, unsatisfactory. This can beovercome by following the teaching of the Buddha - by living a moral life and practicing ‘insight meditation’. 

The human mind has the ability to watch its own workings! It is called kammatthana, a meditation. There are two kinds of meditation; concentration or calming mind (samatha) and insight meditation. Insight meditation, called vipassana, begins in the simplest way by sitting quietly, attending to a  simple sensation such as the air we breathe passing the nostrils.

 Distracting thoughts arise spontaneously – bringing the attention back to the breathing has the effect of ‘calming  the mind’. Today, Buddhism is practiced by about 500 million people around the world, mostly in China, Bhutan, Myanmar, Cambodia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Sikkim, Singapore, Sri Lanka, India, Nepal, Taiwan, Tibet, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam. It is also rapidly growing in the West. In Britain alone there are over 130,000 Buddhists and about 400 Buddhist organizations. In Germany, Switzerland, USA and Australia also, Buddhism is rapidly growing. 

Tiratana; Triple Gem 

The main factors of the Buddhism are; the Buddha, the Dhamma and the Sangha, also known as the triple gem (Tiratana). The Buddha is the founder of this dispensation and his teachings are known Dhamma. All the teachings are collected in 'Tipitaka', the three baskets of scriptures. It is a Buddhist scripture recorded in ancient language called 'Pali'. The Sangha means a community of his followers, particularly ordained disciples, who are the heirs of the Dhamma. 

Source:  Your Questions, My Answers on Buddhism & Experience

by Ven. S.M. Sujano

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Colossal Buddha head, in the Ratnagiri Museum, Orissa state of India.

Karaniya Metta Sutta Chanting: The Buddha's Words on Loving-Kindness

Buddhist Meditation Mantra for Positive Energy:  Karaniya Metta Sutta Chanting 

ករណីយមេត្តសូត្រ /​ กรณียเมตตสูตร ​

Karaniya Metta Sutta Chanting:  The Buddha's Words on Loving-Kindness

Karaṇīya matthakusalena, yantaṃ santaṃ padaṃ abhisamecca;

Sakko ujū ca suhujū [sūjū (sī.)] ca, sūvaco cassa mudu anatimānī.

Santussako ca subharo ca, appakicco ca sallahukavutti;

Santindriyo ca nipako ca, appagabbho kulesu ananugiddho.

Na ca khuddaṃ samācare kiñci, yena viññū pare upavadeyyuṃ;

Sukhino vā khemino hontu, sabbe sattā [sabbe sattā (sī. syā.)] bhavantu sukhitattā.

Ye keci pāṇabhūtatthi, tasā vā thāvarā vā anavasesā;

Dīghā vā ye mahantā vā [mahanta (?)], majjhimā rassakā aṇukathūlā.

Diṭṭhā vā ye ca adiṭṭhā [adiṭṭha (?)], ye ca [ye ca (sī. syā. kaṃ. pī.)] dūre vasanti avidūre;

Bhūtā vā sambhavesī vā [bhūtā vā sambhavesī vā (syā. kaṃ. pī. ka.)], sabbe sattā bhavantu sukhitattā.

Na paro paraṃ nikubbetha, nātimaññetha katthaci naṃ kañci [naṃ kañci (sī. pī.), naṃ kiñci (syā.), na kiñci (ka.)];

Byārosanā paṭighasaññā, nāññamaññassa dukkhamiccheyya.

Mātā yathā niyaṃ puttaṃ āyusā ekaputtamanurakkhe;

Evampi sabbabhūtesu, mānasaṃ bhāvaye aparimāṇaṃ.

Mettañca sabbalokasmiṃ, mānasaṃ bhāvaye aparimāṇaṃ;

Uddhaṃ adho ca tiriyañca, asambādhaṃ averaṃ asapattaṃ.

Tiṭṭhaṃ caraṃ nisinno vā [vā (sī. syā. kaṃ. pī.)], sayāno vā yāvatāssa vitamiddho [vigatamiddo (bahūsu)];

Etaṃ satiṃ adhiṭṭheyya, brahmametaṃ vihāraṃ idhamāhu.

Diṭṭhiñca anupaggamma, sīlavā dassanena sampanno;

Kāmesu vinaya [vineyya (sī. syā. pī.)] gedhaṃ, na hi jātu gabbhaseyyaṃ punaretīti.

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This is what should be done

By one who is skilled in goodness,

And who knows the path of peace:

Let them be able and upright,

Straightforward and gentle in speech,

Humble and not conceited,

Contented and easily satisfied,

Unburdened with duties and frugal in their ways.

Peaceful and calm and wise and skillful,

Not proud or demanding in nature.

Let them not do the slightest thing

That the wise would later reprove.

Wishing: In gladness and in safety,

May all beings be at ease.

Whatever living beings there may be;

Whether they are weak or strong, omitting none,

The great or the mighty, medium, short or small,

The seen and the unseen,

Those living near and far away,

Those born and to-be-born —

May all beings be at ease!

Let none deceive another, 

Or despise any being in any state.

Let none through anger or ill-will

Wish harm upon another.

Even as a mother protects with her life

Her child, her only child,

So with a boundless heart

Should one cherish all living beings;

Radiating kindness over the entire world:

Spreading upwards to the skies,

And downwards to the depths;

Outwards and unbounded,

Freed from hatred and ill-will.

Whether standing or walking, seated or lying down

Free from drowsiness,

One should sustain this recollection.

This is said to be the sublime abiding.

By not holding to fixed views,

The pure-hearted one, having clarity of vision,

Being freed from all sense desires,

Is not born again into this world.

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Source: https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/snp.1.08.amar.html

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Mangala Sutta Chanting - The greatest blessing

Mangala Sutta Chanting: The greatest blessing

Buddhist Meditation Mantra for Positive Energy:  Mangala Sutta Chanting: The greatest blessing

I heard these words of the Buddha one time when the Lord was living in the vicinity of Savatthi at the Anathapindika Monastery in the Jeta Grove. Late at night, a deva appeared whose light and beauty made the whole Jeta Grove shine radiantly. After paying respects to the Buddha, the deva asked him a question in the form of a verse:

“Many gods and men are eager to know 

what are the greatest blessings

which bring about a peaceful and happy life.

Please, Tathagata, will you teach us?”

(This is the Buddha’s answer):

“Not to be associated with the foolish ones,

to live in the company of wise people,

honoring those who are worth honoring —

this is the greatest happiness.

“To live in a good environment,

to have planted good seeds,

and to realize that you are on the right path —

this is the greatest happiness.

“To have a chance to learn and grow,

to be skillful in your profession or craft,

practicing the precepts and loving speech —

this is the greatest happiness.

“To be able to serve and support your parents,

to cherish your own family,

to have a vocation that brings you joy —

this is the greatest happiness.

“To live honestly, generous in giving,

to offer support to relatives and friends,

living a life of blameless conduct —

this is the greatest happiness.

“To avoid unwholesome actions,

not caught by alcoholism or drugs,

and to be diligent in doing good things —

this is the greatest happiness.

“To be humble and polite in manner,

to be grateful and content with a simple life,

not missing the occasion to learn the Dharma —

this is the greatest happiness.

“To persevere and be open to change,

to have regular contact with monks and nuns,

and to fully participate in Dharma discussions —

this is the greatest happiness.

“To live diligently and attentively,

to perceive the Noble Truths,

and to realize Nirvana —

this is the greatest happiness.

“To live in the world

with your heart undisturbed by the world,

with all sorrows ended, dwelling in peace —

this is the greatest happiness.

“For he or she who accomplishes this,

unvanquished wherever she goes,

always he is safe and happy —

happiness lives within oneself.”

The word "Mangala" means "blessing", "auspicious sign" or "good omen". In ancient India, people wanted to know what constituted a real blessing that makes life happy for them.

This issue was even raised among deities (devas) in the heavenly planes. For twelve years the deities argued, debated and discussed about it. Some referred "blessing" as what is pleasurable to the senses - things that are pleasing to the eyes, ears, nose, tongue and body.

However, no satisfactory answer could be obtained.

Then devas of Tavatimsa heavenly realm approached Sakka, the leader of the devas, for his views. Sakka advised the devas to consult the Buddha. Thus in the middle of the night, a certain deity with his surpassing splendour, came to visit the Buddha at the monastery of Anāthapindika in Jeta’s Grove near Sāvatthi. He asked the Buddha for the true meaning of

"blessing". In response, the Buddha delivered a discourse known as Mangala Sutta, in which thirty-eight highest blessings were enumerated. Mangala Sutta is customarily chanted for blessings on auspicious occasions. Besides, these

thirty-eight blessings are ethical and spiritual in nature, providing a step-by-step training on the journey of life. It contains Buddha’s advice and guidance for the ‘novice’ of life, and ultimately leads one to liberation from suffering.

Highest blessings , มงคลสูตร , อุดมมงคล , มงคลที่ ๓๘ จิตอันเกษม เป็นอุดมมงคล

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The significance of Vesak Full Moon Day

Happy Vesak Day.

The Birth, Enlightenment and Parinibbana of Lord Buddha. 

May this great day bring prosperity, good health and happiness in everyone life’s.

The significance of Vesak Full Moon Day

Vesak Full Moon Poya Day.

Vesak (Buddha Purnima, Buddha Jayanti) is a Buddhist festival that marks Gautama Buddha's birth, enlightenment and death. It falls on the day of the full moon in May and it is a gazetted holiday in India.

Of all Poya days, the  Vesak Full Moon Day is of utmost significance as it marks three major events in the life of  Lord Buddha. It was on a day like this that the birth, enlightenment and the passing away of Lord Buddha took place.

On Vesak Full Moon Day, over two thousand and six hundred years ago the last birth of Bodhisattva took place at Lumbini Sal Park.

It is said that the newborn child had walked on seven Lotus flowers which emerged suddenly before him.

After coming into direct contact with the stark realities of life, “Sathara Pera Nimithi” – a sick man, a decrepit old man, a corpse and a monk – the prince was determined to become an ascetic.

One peaceful Vesak night, as he was seated under the famous Pippala tree at Buddha Gaya, he attained Perfect Enlightenment- and became Sammasambuddha. .

According to Buddhist history, Buddha’s third visit to Sri Lanka was also taken place on a Vesak Full Moon Day. Buddha visited Kelaniya at the invitation of Naga King Maniakkhika of Kelaniya.

At the age of eighty years, Gautama Buddha had his last meal offered to him by cunda. He rested on the couch placed between two Sala trees in the Upavattana Sala grove and attained Parinibbana on a Vesak Full Moon Day.

On Vesak Day, Buddhists come together to celebrate the birth, enlightenment and Mahaparinirvana of Shakyamuni Buddha.

วันวิสาขบูชา, วันวิสาขบูชา การบูชาในวันเพ็ญวิสาขะ

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The significance of Vesak Full Moon Day , Māgha Pūjā Day , Pavāranā day , Happy Vesak Day. ,  วันวิสาขบูชา  , วันวิสาขบูชา การบูชาในวันเพ็ญวิสาขะ  , วันอาสาฬหบูชา , วันอาสาฬหบูชา ประวัติและความสำคัญของวันอาสาฬหบูชา , สาระสำคัญของวันมาฆบูชา , วันมาฆบูชา วันสำคัญทางพระพุทธศาสนา , 'วันพระ' วันธรรมสวนะ หรือ วันอุโบสถ , วันออกพรรษา-Day of going out of Vassa , วันเข้าพรรษา-Buddhist Lent Day Observances , วันอาสาฬหบูชา , วันนี้วันพระ“วันอัฏฐมีบูชา” , วันอัฏฐมีบูชา , วันมหาปวารณา , ปัจฉิมโอวาทของพระพุทธเจ้า , วิสาขบูชานุสติ , พระพุทธเจ้า“ประกาศอิสรภาพ”ให้แก่มวลมนุษย์ , ก่อนที่พระพุทธเจ้าจะปรินิพพาน พระองค์ได้ตรัสอะไรไว้กับชาวโลกบ้าง , เมื่อคืนพระจันทร์สวย ในวันวิสาขบูชา : พิจารณาธรรมชาติ , กฐิน

Happy Vesak Day.

The Birth, Enlightenment and Parinibbana of Lord Buddha. 

May this great day bring prosperity, good health and happiness in everyone life’s.

Khmer traditional mural painting depicts Gautama Buddha entering nibbana, Dhamma assembly pavilion, Wat Botum Wattey Reacheveraram, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

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