Humans are inherently social creatures who require social interaction for their overall well-being. The human mind is a malleable entity susceptible to extraneous influences. Therefore, being mindful ...

A newly married couple in Malaysia visiting a Buddhist temple. The Sigalovada Sutta gives instructions on how men should treat their wives: In five ways should a wife… be respected by a husband ...

Q9: What are the three baskets of Buddhist scriptures called?Answer: The Tripitaka (Vinaya Pitaka, Sutta Pitaka, Abhidhamma ...

Digha Nikaya 31 (Sigalovada Sutta) Buddhist wedding ceremonies vary widely across traditions and countries. They usually take place separately from the legal marriage ceremony. Here is one example ...

They may do this in Pali, the language of the earliest Buddhist scriptures, or in their own language. The couple recite traditional vows, quoting from the Sigalovada Sutta, an early scripture in ...

Digha Nikaya 31 (Sigalovada Sutta) However, many modern Buddhists would see the duties described as equally applicable to both partners in a marriage. The Buddha also taught about the importance ...

The description of the first visit of the Buddha goes against the fundamental teachings of the Buddha. In Mahasihanada Sutta (Majjhima Nikaya 12) Sunakkata made this statement before the vesali ...

Tripitaka is a collection of knowledge and religion, which Buddha preached continuously for 45 years. Tripitaka is a book that combines three texts namely Dhamma Sutra Pitaka, Sutta Pitaka and ...