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By Bhikku Ñāñamoli

It isn’t enough to try to change one’s mental state through meditation one needs the co-operation of one’s environment. Without this it is very difficult, even impossible, to develop spiritually up to the point of irreversibility.…

Human beings wish to lead their life through the light of their knowledge regarding themselves and the world. So, it is a human’s rational nature to desire knowledge. And, Philosophy literally means ‘love of wisdom’ or ‘pursuit of…

There is no fire like that of lust; There is no crime like that of ill-will There is no ill like the body, No bliss like the supreme peace of Nibbana. -Buddha-

A fool who is conscious of his foolishness is a wise man to that extent. The fool who thinks that he is wise is called a fool indeed - Buddha-

A striking feature of modern society is the extremely close contact which has developed among groups of very diverse cultural traditions. This new development in inter-cultural relationships, practically between the East and West, has…

Just as a seedling doesn't grow on a stone, there will be no enhancement without removing the fault of ego-clinging. You should therefore abandon the root of all evils, ego-clinging. -Guru Padmasambhava

Siyam (Thailand) holds great significance in the context of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. Since ancient times, there has been a strong interconnection between the Siyam land and Sri Lankan Buddhism. Siyam's contributions to a significant…

In the vast and vibrant tapestry of ancient Indian thought, a profound and unifying thread weaves its way through diverse philosophical systems: the unwavering emphasis on compassion—a deep-seated empathy that extends beyond the self to…

Tibetan bhikkhus are renowned for their exceptional ability to study, comprehend and preserve the teachings of Buddhist philosophy. Typically, a Tibetan monastery houses around 300 to 400 monks, while larger monastic institutions…