Articles of Interests

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1. Buddhist Dictionary: Manual of Buddhist Terms and Doctrines by NYANATILOKA MAHATHERA
   [An authoratative guide to understanding Pali and Buddhist terminology.]
2. The Illustrated Life History of the Buddha
   [A series of beautiful paintings on the life of the Buddha.]
3. Buddha Images in Thailand: The 7 Days
   [Pictures showing the various Buddha images associated with each day of the seven-day week.]

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4. The Timeline of Buddhist History
   [An excellent comparative historical timeline showing the impact of Buddhist growth in relation to other major world events.]
5. Anne and Heiner's Thailand Pages
   [A German site with interesting post card pictorials and photos]
6. Public Holidays in Thailand
   [A guide for our members on the public holidays in Thailand]
7. 31 Planes of Existences
   [Practioners of the Dhammakaya should have a good understanding of the devas and brahmas realms. This article from Access To Insight website gives a good write-up - http://www.accesstoinsight.org.]
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8. Existence - Rebirth and Planes Of Existence
   [Another similar article by Sunthorn Na-Rangsi on the above topic.]
9. The Nature of Space, Time, and Matter
   [Space-Time concepts are difficult to comprehend. Practioners often have a tough time making a distinction between the concept of 'void' and that of 'space'. This article examines 'space-time' from a scientific perspective lucidly.]
10. The Nature of Elements - Greek, Indian and Chinese
    [This is a useful follow-up to the Dhatu-vibhanga Sutta published elsewhere in this website. It gives a diverse exposition on how 3 major cultures view the basic building blocks of nature through the classification of elements.]
11. What does it take to become a Buddha?
    [This is a well-researched article on the cosmic timescale a bodhisatta has to traverse in order to become a Sabbannu Buddha. Author, Ms. Radhika Abeysekera, writes authoratively and lucidly on this subject.]
12. What are the twelve unwholesome deeds that our Bodhisatta performed, the effects of which were experienced even as the Buddha?
    [Join author, Ms. Radhika Abeysekera, as she explores the inexorable pull and weight of Kamma when Gotama Buddha, prior to his final Enlightenment, treads the perilous path of the Bodhisatta. A rare insight to the lesser known past lives of the Buddha. To explore her diverse writings on Buddhism, visit her site at http://www.bodhileaves.com/Dhammadhana/introduction.htm]
13. The Illustrated Jataka & Other Stories of the Buddha
    [One of the best sites on the Jataka Tales, the tenth book of the Khuddaka-Nikaya by Dr. C. B. Varma with breath-taking pictures and graphics - a feast for the eyes.]
14. A Guide to a Proper Buddhist Funeral
    [What are the rituals to follow in the conduct of a funeral for a Buddhist? This is important for a society that is marked by syncretism, especially the Chinese community.]
15. Kathina Then and Now
    [What is the origin of kathina? There are many misconceptions regarding the criteria for the right to hold a Kathina ceremony. This Guide written by Aggacitta Bhikkhu attempts to set out the rules and clarify the situation.]
16. Thai Buddhist Traditions and Ceremonies
    [A good site to learn about the significance of certain Thai Buddhist ceremonies and traditional practices.]
17. Chinese Almanac: Tung Shu
    [Need to find a propitious day to do something important? Visit this site.]
18. The Dhammapada: Verses and Stories: Translated by Daw Mya Tin, M.A.
    [An excellent account, with Pali texts, along the lines of the Dhammapada Commentaries by Eugene Watson Burlingame (Buddhist Legends).]

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