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Question 29: CAN YOU EXPLAIN FURTHER WHY THE RIGHT COMPREHENSION, SPECIFICALLY UNDERSTANDING THE LAW OF KARMA, IS SO IMPORTANT?
Answer: Without a thorough understanding of the Law of Karma, we may hold onto wrong views, perceive things incorrectly, misinterpret everything, and act mistakenly, which diminishes our merit, causes us to accumulate negative karma, and ultimately closes off the path to spiritual enlightenment. For example, if we see a practitioner… Read more ⇢
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Question 28: WHAT IS THE TRUTH OF THE PATH LEADING TO THE CESSATION OF SUFFERING (MAGGA)?
Answer: The Truth of the Path Leading to the Cessation of Suffering (Magga) refers to the way leading to the end of suffering and the attainment of transcendent Nirvana. It can be described as a method, an approach, or a roadmap. The Truth of the Path is a comprehensive system… Read more ⇢
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Question 27: IS IT TRUE THAT THOSE WHO ATTAIN SAINTHOOD IN BUDDHISM POSSESS SUPERNATURAL POWERS AS DESCRIBED IN THEORY?
Answer: Buddhist scriptures document many instances of the Buddha and Arahants demonstrating extraordinary supernatural powers. For instance, there is a story of the venerable Gavampati using his supernatural power to stop a sudden flash flood from an overflowing river, causing the water to pile up high in the sky. This… Read more ⇢
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Question 26: WHAT IS THE TRUTH OF THE CESSATION OF SUFFERING (NIRODHA)?
Answer: The Truth of the Cessation of Suffering (Nirodha) refers to the state of being free from suffering, known as enlightenment and liberation, achieved through successful spiritual practice in line with the Buddha’s teachings. While many religions see reaching heaven after death as the ultimate goal for a faithful follower,… Read more ⇢
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Question 25: WHAT IS THE TRUTH OF THE ORIGIN OF SUFFERING (SAMUDAYA)?
Answer: The Truth of the Origin of Suffering (Samudaya) refers to the causes of suffering. Why are we born into this world and endure so much hardship, conflict, separation, loss, grief and despair while joys seem fleeting and temporary? The root cause of all suffering lies in our ignorance (avijjā),… Read more ⇢
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Question 24: WHAT IS THE TRUTH OF SUFFERING (DUKKHA)?
Answer: The Truth of Suffering (Dukkha) refers to the fact of suffering. The universe is governed by many laws and principles related to physics, chemistry, mathematics, biology, and other fields. However, when it comes to sentient beings, those with consciousness, all inevitably face the harsh fact that all beings suffer… Read more ⇢
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Question 23: WHAT IS THE RIGHT INITIAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE DHARMA?
Answer: The initial understanding of the Dharma must be thorough and profound, focusing on the Four Noble Truths. These truths are considered the declaration of Buddhism, which is great and profound, therefore, it can be very challenging to understand. Despite that difficulty, we must strive to comprehend it to begin… Read more ⇢
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Question 22: WHAT IS THE RIGHT WAY TO PRACTICE, AND WHAT IS THE WRONG WAY?
Answer: The path of spiritual practice in Buddhism is an extensive, detailed, and meticulous system of doctrines. It begins with having the right understanding of everything, followed by a challenging practice that progresses from shallow to deep, from small to large, and from near to far, requiring practitioners to prepare… Read more ⇢
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Question 21: CAN NON-BUDDHISTS PRACTICE AND ATTAIN NIRVANA?
Answer: Ordinary people often find ways and reasons to divide themselves based on religion, skin color, race, boundaries, and possessions. However, Enlightened Beings do not concern themselves with these distinctions. They only differentiate between those who are virtuous and those who lack virtue. If we are virtuous, no matter what… Read more ⇢
ABOUT THE AUTHOR JANNA
JANNA is the pen name of a certain monk who does not wish to use his real name. He is likely mature enough to understand that fame, wealth, and glory are as fleeting as morning mist.
In Pali, “JANNA” means purity, so it’s unclear which country he’s from. However, he seems to have studied the Nikaya scriptures.
Although he writes about Buddhism, he appears to desire unity with other religions to contribute to the cause of world peace. He attempts to demonstrate how differences can complement one another…
BUDDHISM FOR BEGINNERS 