Publication on Ancient Buddhist Texts of the complete translation of the 300 stories of the Dhammapada Commentary by Prof. Burlingame.
Glimpses of Ven. Nyanavimala
Glimpses of the life of Ven. Ñāṇavimala by someone who knew him from the 60s up and till he passed away in 2005.
Arahat Dhammadinnā’s Dhamma Teaching
Publication of a major discourse (MN 44) in which Visakha questions his ex-wife the Arahat Nun Dhammadinna on Dhamma. Together with the commentarial introduction.
The Nine-Fold Division of the Buddha’s Teaching
A translation of the commentarial explanation of the nine-fold division of the Buddha’s Teaching.
The Six Factors of Giving
A short discourse explaining the factors involved when giving gifts, both for the donor and for the recipient.
The Commemorations on the July Full Moon Day
The events that are commemorated on the Full Moon Day in July according to the Theravāda tradition.
Finding the Path (through meeting Ven Nyanavimala)
How Ven Nyanavimala influenced a young Sri Lankan Buddhist’s life, and inspired her to walk the Path of Dhamma.
Proposal: Free Publishing Platform for Dharma Workers
A proposal for a new blogging platform which will serve those engaged in Dharma work of any kind.
New Website: Dharma Documentaries
A new website housing documentaries on the Buddhist Teaching, the associated cultures, mainly in Asia, and films about ecology, and human and animal rights.
Ven Sumangalo, 03: The Law of Karma and Rebirth
Third part of a booklet by the American monk Ven. Sumangalo on how to be a practicing Buddhist, concerns the basic teachings of Buddhism.
Ven Sumangalo, 02: The 8 Positive Rules for a Happy Life
Second part of a booklet by the American monk Ven. Sumangalo on how to be a practicing Buddhist, concerns the 8-fold Noble Path.
Ven Sumangalo, 01: What is Practical Buddhism?
First part of a booklet by the American monk Ven. Sumangalo on how to be a practicing Buddhist, concerns the basic teachings of Buddhism.
My Spiritual Father (Ven. Nyanavimala)
Personal recollections of the great German monk Ven Nyanavimala by Mrs. Ayoma Wickramasinghe, one of his closest devotees.
BWV 071: The Consequences of Listening to Slander
A jackal using slander sets two friends fighting, a bull and a lion, and eventually they kill each other. The jackal then eats their flesh. The King of men (the Bodhisatta) reflects on it in these verses addressed to his charioteer.
BWV 070: Deeds not Words Measure a Friend
A King of the geese is invited by the King of men to stay with him, but he declines with these words.
BWV 069: True Friends
The Bodhisatta is an ascetic who is invited by the King to stay in his park. After some time the King plots to kill him, and he decides to leave. When questioned why he is going this is his reply.
BWV 068: Friendship is more Valuable than Wealth
A rich man gives half his wealth to one fallen on hard times; but when he is in need himself the other offers him only rice gruel. He accepts it so as not to rebuff the obligations of friendship. Later the King hears about it and restores his wealth.
BWV 067: Reconciliation and Responsibility
A father and a younger brother argue along the road, and the Bodhisatta reproves them with these words.
BWV 066: Not Listening to Divisive Speech
A jackal tries to divide a lion and a tiger by sowing dissension so he can eat their flesh. They remain friends and the jackal flees.
