Hay! The name of the book of the debate between a missionary and a monk is called "Panadura Debate" The name of the debating monk is Ven. Gunananda. All the...
Hello I am an Sri Lankan Buddhist monk and I have seen that book. Sorry to say I just forgot the exact name of it. However I will try my best to let you know...
Dear venerable monks, I would like to ask for advice regarding daily chanting/practice for laypeople. I have compiled a daily chanting for myself as layperson...
Dear Bhantes, I am sure you know of the debate between a Christian missionary and a Buddhist monk, which took place in Sri Lanka in the 19th century. To...
Hello venerable sirs. *bows* I'm a 23 year-old Canadian student who wishes to ordain in Southeast Asia to seriously train as a bhikkhu. Currently I am...
Dear Venerable Monks, Hi my Name is Sam and i am a monk in training, I have a big problem one day in my kung fu class i saw a girl and when i saw her i felt...
Reverend monks, Which part of the Tipitakka can I find the life-story of Prince Siddhatha? It seems that there are several variations in certain parts of the ...
The "Chin-na-pan-chon" is Thai word, which is called Jayamangala attha gatha (if I am right). They are the eight victories of the Buddha i.e. victory of Mara,...
Dear Bante' I found that most Thai Temples and lay devotees used to chant daily the "Chin-na-pan-chon" pali chanting. I was told it was discouvered by one...
Venerable Bhikkhu, I am confused regarding the transferral of merit: in Thailand (and other Theravadin countries?) it is believed that when someone does...
Dear Bhikkhu, I'm confused about the 3rd precept. Is it true that pre-marital sex between two consenting adults where the woman is not protected by father,...
Welcome to Sanghaonline - sorry for the delay. I was waiting for someone else to respond for a change. The purpose of practising Buddhism is to purify one's...
Dear Venerable Monks, I am fairly new to Buddhism and I have much to learn. I have a few questions about Buddha's teachings. Well here they are: My first...
Ven Sirs, Recent news report that a Thai monk who passed away 4 years ago in Malacca, Malaysia, had just been cremated in Thailand. This was reported as a...
Dear Venerable Monk, Is it stated anywhere in the Tipitaka that results of kamma can be altered?And isn't Devadatta in the lowest hell realms burning for one...
I take it that you mean to ask, "Can the result of any kamma be altered once it has been done?" Yes, of course, otherwise there could be no escape from hell,...
Hi Albert, Yes, the noting is helpful for being mindful. Making a mental note is the jhana factor called vitakka (initial application), which pushes the mind ...
Dear Bhantes and friends, I've been practising Vipassana meditation(no teachers, only ebooks and articles) for quite a time now, encouraged after reading...
Dear Venerable Sirs, I just want to ask 1. Is the Theravadin Buddhist belief of kamma is changeable? 2. Do you know where I can get a complete list of the...
He may try for higher state, help for other, enjoy his phalasamapatti and peaceful bliss which is much more better than sensual pleasure, in kama loka for the...
Sotapana is exactly a lowest Noble Person or Ariya. He had already experienced the cessation of all suffering, Nibbana. He has no doubt in the triple Gems. He...
Dear Petitioner These days i'm just wondering what is Sotapan exactly ( i dont know how to spell exactly). And how i can know somebody is in sotapatti stage...
Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Sammasambuddhassa Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Sammasambuddhassa Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Sammasambuddhassa Aham Bhante, ...
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Mar 7, 2005 7:32 am
Dear Bikkhu Pesala, I want to thank you for your answers. They indeed open up my mind. Thank you for your kindness. Thank you so much. Sincerely, [Non-text...
... help and protect us. Usually this is done by reciting parittas. If we can ask help from devas, why can't we just ask help and protection from Buddha? The...
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Namo Buddhaya, I have a few questions i'd like to ask: 1. We sometimes ask help from devas, and it is said that devas can help and protect us. Usually this...
Dear Venerable Asabha, Thank you very much for your prompt response. I know that I will need a lot of practice to respond mindfully when a snake crosses my...
What I want to talk about is Marananussutti as taught by the Buddha. Marananussati here means mindfulness on the nature of death. If you are aware of the...
