The Story of Venerable Sāriputta: The Chief Disciple (For Our ‘Buddhism for Kids’ Class) By Bhante Sumitta Once upon a time, in ancient India, there lived a young brahmin boy named Upatissa. He was incredibly intelligent and loved to learn about everything around him. Even as a child, he could understand difficult teachings that puzzled […]
Anagārika Dhammapāla: Pioneer of Global Buddhist Revival | On His 161st Birth Anniversary
Anagārika Dhammapāla: Pioneer of Global Buddhist Revival | On His 161st Birth Anniversary By Bhante Nivitigala Sumitta On September 17, 1864, a child was born in Colombo, Ceylon (modern-day Sri Lanka), who would fundamentally transform the landscape of global Buddhism. Don David Hewavitharane, later known as Anagārika Dhammapāla, emerged as one of history’s most influential […]
The Story of Little Sunita: How the Buddha Helped a Young Street Cleaner |
The Story of Little Sunita: How the Buddha Helped a Young Street Cleaner | A Little Boy’s Hard Life Long ago in India, there lived a little boy named Sunita. He was only about 10 years old, but he already had to work every day cleaning the streets and picking up trash. Back then, some […]
Buddha Vandanā – Pali & English Translation
VANDANĀ – Homage Homage to Him, the Blessed One, the Exalted One, the Fully Enlightened One! TI-SARAṆA – Three Refuges I go to the Buddha as my refuge. I go to the Dhamma as my refuge. I go to the Sangha as my refuge. For the second time, I go to the Buddha as my […]
The Enlightened One – Dhammapada – Arahanta Vagga | Dr. Bhante Sumitta | #110
By Nivitigala Sumitta (Bhante Sumitta) Sunday Dhamma Talks – November 3, 2024 The Enlightened One – Dhammapada – Arahanta Vagga | Dr. Bhante Sumitta | #110 We are thrilled to invite you to the 110th session of our Sunday Dhamma Talks series on November 3, 2024. This week, we will explore the profound themes of […]
The Path of the Wise – Dhammapada – Paṇḍita Vagga | Dr. Bhante Sumitta | #109
By Nivitigala Sumitta (Bhante Sumitta) Sunday Dhamma Talks – October 20, 2024 The Path of the Wise – Dhammapada – Paṇḍita Vagga | Dr. Bhante Sumitta | #109 We are thrilled to invite you to the 109th session of our Sunday Dhamma Talks series on October 20, 2024. This week, we will explore the profound […]
Wisdom Over Foolishness – Dhammapada – Bāla Vagga | Dr. Bhante Sumitta | #108
By Nivitigala Sumitta (Bhante Sumitta) Sunday Dhamma Talks – October 13, 2024 Wisdom Over Foolishness – Dhammapada – Bāla Vagga | Dr. Bhante Sumitta | #108 We are thrilled to invite you to the 108th session of our Sunday Dhamma Talks series on October 13, 2024. This week, we will explore the profound themes of […]
Subduing Hatred – AN 5.162-Āghātavinaya Sutta | Ven. Bhikkhu Sugatananda | #107
By Nivitigala Sumitta (Bhante Sumitta) Sunday Dhamma Talks – October 6, 2024 We are thrilled to invite you to the 107th session of our Sunday Dhamma Talks series, taking place on October 6, 2024, at 6:00 AM Pacific Time (PT), 9:00 AM Eastern Time (ET), and 6:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST). This session is […]
Mahāpajāpatī Gotamī: The Founder of the Bhikkhuni Order
Mahāpajāpatī Gotamī stands as a pivotal figure in the history of Buddhism, known as the founder of the Bhikkhuni Order. As the Buddha’s foster mother and maternal aunt, her journey was marked by profound dedication, compassion, and a steadfast commitment to spiritual liberation. Despite the societal norms of her time, she demonstrated immense courage by advocating for the ordination of women, leading to the establishment of the Bhikkhuni Sangha.
Her life story spans multiple lifetimes, showcasing acts of generosity and service that culminated in her attaining Arahantship. Mahāpajāpatī’s unwavering resolve paved the way for countless women to pursue the path of Dhamma. Her legacy is a testament to the Buddha’s inclusive vision and the transformative power of the Dhamma, highlighting that the potential for enlightenment lies within all, regardless of gender.
Subduing Hatred – AN 5.161-Āghātavinaya Sutta | Ven. Bhikkhu Sugatananda | #104
By Nivitigala Sumitta (Bhante Sumitta) Sunday Dhamma Talks – September 15, 2024 We are thrilled to invite you to the 104th session of our Sunday Dhamma Talks series, taking place on September 15, 2024, at 6:00 AM Pacific Time (PT), 9:00 AM Eastern Time (ET), and 6:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST). This session is […]