– by Vipassana Research Institute (Sometimes known as the ‘vinaya’ for householders, the Maṅgala sutta is very popular among the followers of the Buddha. Two traditional opening verses that give…
dana parami: Forsaking ones goods and possessions (animals or non living objects) by making gifts. sila parami: Control of ones actions and speeches in order to refrain from evil actions.…
On 14th October 1956 Dr B. R. Ambedkar accepted Buddhism along with his 5 Lacs follower in the holy land of Nagpur. He had given basic 22 vows, rules…
Dhamma Brothers & Sisters, 50 years have come to pass since Vipassana was brought back to India by Guruji in July 1969. It is an important milestone which must be…
Buddha Jayanti and its political significance -by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar (Published in Janata in Marathi on 17th May 1941: BAWS, Vol. 20, pp. 327-335) There is no need to tell…