BUDDHISM FOR BEGINNERS

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Welcome to a world of limitless possibilities, where the journey is as exhilarating as the destination, and where every moment is an opportunity to make your mark on the canvas of existence. The only limit is the extent of your imagination.

  • 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 in one way or another.…

  • 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 our spiritual practice which spans…

  • 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 themselves mentally to follow this…

  • 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 religion we belong to, the…

  • Question 20: ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF KARMA, WHAT CAUSE MUST BE SOWN TO ATTAIN NIRVANA?

    Answer: According to the Law of Karma, “honoring teachers enables one to become a teacher”. Therefore, those who revere enlightened Saints will have the blessing to practice and attain the supreme enlightenment and transcendent Nirvana. However, the level of reverence determines the degree of Enlightenment achieved. Absolute reverence leads to complete enlightenment and full attainment…

  • Question 19: WHAT IS NIRVANA?

    Answer: Nirvana is an absolute state where there is no more suffering, no more ignorance, no more attachment to the notion of self, no more rebirth, no more binding emotions, and no more disturbances of the mind. In other words, Nirvana is a state of absolute clarity, absolute wisdom, and absolute compassion. It involves a…

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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…

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