Centuries passed by. Incalculable was the crowd at the inn now and many were the discussions as to the interpretations of what had been written on the slab at the signpost. Some professed to know what the original exactly meant and others disagreed and consequently discord arose, parties were formed and actual progress ceased. Those who showed special brain skill and capability to interpret the symbols on the slabs at the post and those who were honoured and looked upon by others for numerous other reasons now became leaders of each party…
Buddhism
Western Cultural Accretions, by Diana St Ruth
There is a certain unease among traditionally trained Buddhists which is that some of that which goes under the heading of ‘Buddhism’ in the West is questionable regarding its authenticity…
Dalai Lama birthday greetings to Desmond Tutu
His Holiness the Dalai Lama sends birthday greetings to Archbishop Desmond Tutu. 6min film.
Land of the Disappearing Buddha
This is an old film about Buddhism in Japan, but well worth watching.
Anicca
One of the first insights of the Buddha ‘all that arises ceases’, are not reality, not nirvana, not liberation.
Five Protections Against Sorrow
In Buddhism it is taught that almost everything that happens to us, good or bad, is the result of previous actions — it is our karma…
A Buddhist Refuge
Taking refuge in the Triple Gem is adopting a certain attitude of mind; it is adopting a Buddhist way of life…
Realise the Peace of the Unconditioned, by Ajahn Sumedho
Dhamma talk centred around the conditioning we receive throughout our lives.