by Bhikkhu Bodhi. The often-quoted discourse of the Buddha, the Kalama Sutta has been described as “the Buddha’s Charter of Free Inquiry,” and though the discourse certainly does counter the decrees ...

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the Sutta Pitaka (teachings of the Buddha) This contains the whole of Buddhist philosophy and ethics. It includes the Dhammapada which contains the essence of Buddha's teaching.

The rules of income distribution as outlined in the Sigalovada Sutta, often referred to as the “householder’s discipline” or the “layperson’s code of conduct,” offer valuable guidance on ethical ...

The Sutta Pitaka or Sutra Pitaka comprises the Buddha's discourses and teachings and those of his enlightened disciples. The Abhidhamma Pitaka explains and analyses Buddhist doctrines and ...

In Dhamma Chakka Pavattana Sutta Sakyamuni Gautama Buddha has explained the Four Noble Truths viz. Noble Truth that existence involves suffering (Dukkha Ariya Sacca), the Noble Truth of the cause ...

The Buddha’s teaching is based and built on a conception of universal love and compassion for all living beings. In the Vatthupama Sutta (Majjhima Nikaya 7) the Buddha says, “he abides pervading that ...

The Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta as per Buddhist teachings introduces the fundamental concepts of Buddhist thought, such as the Middle Way and the Four Noble Truths. (With inputs from agencies) ...