May 14, 2024 | Publications, Teachings
Mettā and mindfulness, as taught by the Buddha more than 2,500 years ago, support our mental and physical well-being as well as our final liberation – to go beyond the saṃsāric cycle of birth, old age, sickness and death. These two practices complement one another to reduce and overcome the tendencies of greed, hatred and delusion – the root causes of all suffering. They are two important tools that will help us meet the challenges of our time.
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Feb 23, 2024 | Publications
Dhamma refers to any teachings that promote peace and happiness in our lives, enabling us to live in harmony with nature and with all those around us. Following such teachings protects us from harm and dangers, and ultimately frees us from old age, sickness, death and all other forms of suffering. As such, Dhamma is the best thing we can have in our lives.
The teachings of the Buddha, known as the Buddha Dhamma, reflect what the Buddha realised through his own experience: how to be completely liberated from all the sufferings of life. In other words, how to find true and lasting happiness – what we commonly call enlightenment, or Nibbana.
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Dec 22, 2023 | Publications, Teachings
DĀNA SĪLA BHĀVANĀ explains the essence of Buddhism as a way of life: how to live in peace and harmony with oneself and the world around us…
In the world today, there is an overabundance of information. Through modern technology and communications, knowledge about anything and everything is at our fingertips. Yet, knowledge about the very basic values of life is often overlooked. The result is increasing confusion in the minds of individuals and within society at large.
This book aims to address that confusion, by explaining the essence of Buddhism as a way of life: how to live in peace and harmony with oneself and the world around us.
DĀNA SĪLA BHĀVANĀ are the basic values underpinning the Buddhist way of life. Together, they not only equip us to meet the challenges of our times, but also promote peace, harmony and stability within our family, society, nation and the world.
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Dana Sila Bhavana (1.7 MB PDF)
Jan 1, 2022 | Latest, Publications
The aim of this series is to highlight the great qualities of the Buddha Dhamma Sangha and to draw inspiration for us to walk the Dhamma’s path.
In the words of Venerable Mahinda: “When we are living in fear and danger, worry and anxiety, we need to seek refuge in the Buddha Dhamma Sangha. We need their blessings, guidance and protection.
“Those who have faith and devotion to the Buddha will naturally find solace in times of need.
Those who have developed insights into the Dhamma will have greater awareness and acceptance of the ups and downs of life.
Those who connect with the Sangha will receive the necessary guidance and inspiration along the path.”
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Volume 1 – Buddha
Volume 2 – Dhamma
Volume 3 – Sangha
Dec 28, 2020 | Publications
A series of Dhamma talks by Venerable Mahinda on the Mangala Sutta, the Buddha’s discourse on Life’s Highest Blessings.
In the words of Venerable Mahinda, “The Mangala Sutta provides meaning and direction in our lives. It can help both the young and the old to avoid making mistakes in life that will cause suffering to ourselves and others. When we listen to or read the teachings, we will realise what we have done right and what mistakes we have made, and what we need to do to compensate for our negligence and shortcomings.”
“Parents should not think that they have finished their duties towards their children after sending them to universities and training in certain professions. That is only the worldly aspect of life. They need to inspire them to walk the Dhamma’s path and lead a more spiritual way of life by way of example… especially in this time of crises”.
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Dec 9, 2020 | Publications
Metta in Pali or Maitri in the Sanskrit language means loving-kindness or compassionate love. It is the wish for all sentient beings to be well and happy.
Metta is a great healing force. It promotes the development of virtues, such as compassion, altruistic joy, and equanimity. It also promotes patience, tolerance, gratitude and above all, a forgiving heart. Forgiveness is an important factor which helps in releasing certain emotional blockages due to grudges, remorse or guilt conscience.
Track 1: Guided Meditation on Metta & Mindfulness of Breathing <3.58MB>
Track 2: Dhamma Talk – The practice and benefits of Metta <4.96MB>
Track 3: Metta Sutta in Pali and English <2.04MB>
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