THE GOTAMA BUDDHA SASANA NETWORK
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                                         *Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Sammasambuddhasa*
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 Established On : Vesak 2005
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Lastest Update : 28 December 2011
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Foreword : About This Website
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FEATURED ARTICLES
Understanding The Buddhist Doctrine [NEW]
Arahants, Buddhas, and Bodhisattvas (By Bhikkhu Bodhi)
Liberation - Relevence Of The Dhamma-Vinaya (By Ven. Dhammavuddho)
The Five Illusionists (By Ven. Dhammavuddho)
Mindfulness, Recollection & Concentration (By Ven. Dhammavuddho)
Mindfulness Defined (By Ajahn Thanissaro)
Wings To Awakening (By Ajahn Thanissaro)
A Honed And Heavy Axe (By Ajahn Chandako)
The Anapanasati Sutta (By Ven. U Vimalaramsi)
The Jhanas (By Ajahn Brahmavamso)
Paticcasamuppada: Practical Dependent Origination (By Ajahn Buddhadasa)
The Roots Of Good & Evil ( By Ven. Nyanaponika)
Beyond The Stream Of The World (By Phra Acariya Thoon Khippapanno)
Dhamma And Non-duality (By Bhikkhu Bodhi)
Modern Monastics?  (By Piya Tan)
Modern Monastics?  - Revisioning Buddhism : An occasional re-look at the Buddha’s Example and Teachings (By Piya Tan)
Cult Buddhism (By Piya Tan) [ALERT!!]
Unbroken Chain Of Oral Tradition (By Dr. Harischandra Kaviratna)
Paticcasamuppada: Practical Dependent Origination (By Buddhadasa Bhikkhu)
Dependent Origination : The Buddhist Law of Conditionality (By Ven. Prayudh Payutto)

Memes : The Idea Of Samsaric Genes (By Piya Tan)
You Have Three Brains (By James Thornton)
An Excerpt from "A Truly Purposeful Life" (By Piya Tan)

How To Stop Feeling Like Your Life Isn't Good Enough
How To Deal With Loneliness
How To Enjoy Being Single
How To Lead a Happy Life Without Romantic Relationships
How To Begin Living in Solitude

INTRODUCTION TO THE BUDDHA-SASANA (TEACHINGS OF THE BUDDHA)
A Sketch Of The Buddha's Life (From : Access To Insight)

The Noble Search (Majjhima Nikaya 26 - Ariyapariyesana Sutta)
The Middle Way (Majjhima Nikaya 36 - Maha-Saccaka Sutta)
A Worthy Teacher (Digha Nikaya 12 - Lohicca Sutta)
The Buddha Only Shows The Way (Majjhima Nikaya 107 - Ganakamoggallana Sutta)
Teaching The Dhamma For The Benefit Of Those Who Are Eager To Learn (Anguttara Nikaya 3:22 - Gilana Sutta)
Does A Buddha Attempt To Save All Sentient Beings In The Universe ? (Anguttara Nikaya 10:95 - Uttiya Sutta)
Teaching The Dhamma To The Worthy (Anguttara Nikaya 4:111 - Kesi Sutta)

What Is The Difference Between A Buddha And An Arahant ? (Samyutta Nikaya 22:58 - Buddha Sutta)
Does An Arahant Practise For Selfish Reasons ? (Samyutta Nikaya 16:5 - Jinna Sutta)
The Eight Types Of Noble Disciples

Guidelines On How To Choose A Religion (Anguttara Nikaya 3:65 - Kalama Sutta) 
How To Determine Whether A Teaching Is The Buddha-Dhamma : The Four Great References (From The Maha-Parinibbana Sutta)
How To Recognize Authentic Teachings Of Dhamma (Anguttara Nikaya 7:80 - Satthusasana Sutta)
On Things Not Taught By The Buddha (Samyutta Nikaya 56:31 - Simsapa Sutta) 
The Effects Of False Teachings Incorporated Into The Dhamma (Samyutta Nikaya 20:7 - Ani Sutta)
Appearance Of False Dhamma And The Disapperance Of The True Dhamma (Samyutta Nikaya 16:13 - Saddhammapatirupaka Sutta)

The Buddha On The God-Idea (Digha Nikaya 13 - Tevijja Sutta)
Is The Buddha Just Trying To Recruit Disciples ? Just Another Number Game ?
How Should The Buddha Be Venerated ?

A Glossary of Pali and Buddhist Terms 

THE BUDDHA'S ADVICE TO LAY-PEOPLE
Inevitable Death (Sutta Nipata 574 - 581)
Focus On The Present (Majjhima Nikaya 131 - Bhaddekarata Sutta)

Become An Island (Samyutta Nikaya 47:13 - Cunda Sutta)

The Layperson's Code Of Discipline (Digha Nikaya 31 - Sigalovada Sutta)
Wrong Livelihood - For Lay-people (Anguttara Nikaya 5:177 - Vanijja Sutta)
Conditions Of Welfare (Anguttara Nikaya 8:54 - Dighajanu Sutta)
Causes Of One's Downfall (Sutta Nipata 1:6 - Parabhava Sutta)
The Outcaste (Anguttara Nikaya 5:175 - Candala Sutta)
The Seven Types Of Wives (Anguttara Nikaya 4:91 - Sujata Sutta)

What Did The Buddha Say About Eating Meat ? (Majjhima Nikaya 55 - Jivaka Sutta)
What Did The Buddha Say On Praying For Good Fortune ? (Anguttara Nikaya 5:43 - Ittha Sutta)
What Did The Buddha Say On Prayers And Curses (Samyutta Nikaya 42:6 - Paccha-Bhumika Sutta)
Do Warriors/Soldiers Die As Heroes ? (Samyutta Nikaya 42:3 Yodhajiva Sutta)
The Buddha On The Practice Of Burning Things For The Deceased (Petavatthu 1:5 - Tirokudda Kanda) [NEW]

On Gratitude Towards Your Parents (Anguttara Nikaya 2:31 & 2:32 - Katannu Sutta)
On Offerings To The Deceased (Anguttara Nikaya 10:177 - Janussonin Sutta)
The Four Sacred Places Of Pilgrimage

KAMMA (VOLITIONAL ACTION)
What is Kamma ?

The Dhamma Explanation Of Kamma (Anguttara Nikaya 6:63 - Nibbedhika Sutta)
The Short Discourse On Kamma (Majjhima Nikaya 135 - Cula-Kamma Vibhanga Sutta)
The Great Discourse On Kamma (Majjhima Nikaya 136 - Maha-Kamma Vibhanga Sutta)

THE CULTIVATION OF SILA (VIRTUE)
The Three Refuge & The Five Gifts (Anguttara Nikaya 8:39 - Abhisanda Sutta)
The Five Precepts ( For Lay Followers ) : Panca-Sila
The Eight Precepts : Ajiva-Atthamaka-Sila / Atthanga-Sila
The Ten Precepts : Dasa-Sila

Uposatha : The Special Observance Days
How The Sutta Should Be Recited (Vinaya 2:108)

The Buddha Teaches Of Conditions For No Decline Among The Bhikkhu (Anguttara Nikaya 7:21 - Bhikkhu Aparihaniya Sutta)
Wrong Livelihood - For the Sangha (Digha Nikaya 2 - Samannaphala Sutta)
Are Monks Allowed To Handle Money ? (Samyutta Nikaya 42:10 - Maniculaka Sutta)

THE CULTIVATION OF PANNA (WISDOM)
The Four Noble Truths - Cattari Ariya Saccani (Samyutta Nikaya 56:11 - Dhammacakkapavatthana Sutta)
The Noble Eightfold Path  : Ariya Atthangika Magga (Samyutta Nikaya 45:8 - Magga Vibhanga Sutta)

The Great Forty (Majjhima Nikaya 117 - Maha-Cattarisika Sutta)
Right View (Majjhima Nikaya 9 - Samma-Ditthi Sutta)
Summary Of The Noble Eightfold Path

The Three Characteristics Of Existance (Anguttara Nikaya 3:134 - Dhamma Niyama Sutta)

The Five Hindrances
The Five Hindrances (Anguttara Nikaya 9:64 - Nivarana Sutta)
The Ten Fetters (Anguttara Nikaya 10:13 - Samyojana Sutta)
The Sixteen Defilements Of The Mind (Majjhima Nikaya 7 - Vatthupama Sutta)

The Discourse On The Net Of Perfect Wisdom (Digha Nikaya 1 - Brahmajala Sutta)
The Great Discourse On The Lion's Roar (Majjhima Nikaya 12 - Maha-Sihanada Sutta)
The Discourse To Kevatta (Digha Nikaya 11 - Kevatta Sutta)
Nakhasikha Sutta (Samyutta Nikaya)
The Last Days Of The Buddha (Digha Nikaya 16 - Maha-Parinibbana Sutta)

AFTER THE BUDDHA'S PARINIBBANA
The Last Days Of The Buddha (Digha Nikaya 16 - Maha-Parinibbana Sutta)

The 1st Buddhist Council (From Wikipedia)
The 2nd Buddhist Council (From Wikipedia)
The 3rd Buddhist Council (From Wikipedia)
The Tipitaka - The Holy Scriptures Of Buddhism

THE CULTIVATION OF BHAVANA (MEDITATION)
The Importance Of Meditation

The Four Sublime States (Anguttara Nikaya 10:208 - Brahma Vihara  Sutta) 
Immeasurable Concentration (Anguttara Nikaya 5:27 - Samadhi Sutta)
Karaniya Metta Sutta : Discourse On Loving-kindness
Metta Meditation

Eliminating Our Defilements (Majjhima Nikaya 2 - Sabbasava Sutta)
On Tranquility & Insight Meditation (Anguttara Nikaya 2:30 - Vijja Bhagiya Sutta)
The Four Foundations Of Mindfulness (Digha Nikaya 22 - Maha-Satipatthana Sutta)
Mindfulness Of Breathing (Majjhima Nikaya 118 - Anapanasati Sutta)
On Mindfulness Of Breathing (Samyutta Nikaya 54:13 - Ananda Sutta)
The Buddha's Advice On Meditation (Majjhima Nikaya 62 - Maha-Rahulovada Sutta)

Mindfulness Immersed In The Body (Majjhima Nikaya 119 - Kayagata-Sati Sutta)
Concentration Leading To The Jhana (Anguttara Nikaya 4:41 - Samadhi Sutta)
Factors Of Concentration (Anguttara Nikaya 5:28 - Samadhanga Sutta)
The Meditation Signs (Anguttara Nikaya 3:100 - Nimitta Sutta)

On What Is Conducive And Dangerous (Majjhima Nikaya 106 - Anenja-Sappaya Sutta)
Not All Meditators Will Attain Supernatural Powers (Samyutta Nikaya 12:70 - Susima Sutta)
What To Do When You Are Feeling Sleepy During Meditation (Anguttara Nikaya 7:58 - Capala Sutta)
The Middle Way (Anguttara Nikaya 6:55 - Sona Sutta)

ANATTA (NOT SELF)
The Discourse On Anatta (Samyutta Nikaya 22:59 - Anatta-Lakkhana Sutta)
On Abandoning Attachment (Majjhima Nikaya 66 - Latukikopama Sutta)
The Fire Sermon (Samyutta Nikaya 35:28 - Adittapariyaya Sutta)

The Five Aggregates
The Five Aggregates (Samyutta Nikaya 22:48 - Khandha Sutta)
The Six Properties (Dhatu-Vibhanga Sutta - Majjhima Nikaya 140)
The Six Sense Media (Majjhima Nikaya 137 - Salayatana-Vibhanga Sutta)

The Great Discourse On The Six Sense-Media (Majjhima Nikaya 149 - Maha-Salayatanika Sutta)
The Six Sextets (Majjhima Nikaya 148 - Chachakka Sutta)

The Great Discourse To Rahula (Majjhima Nikaya 62 - Maha-Rahulovada Sutta)
The Short Discourse On The Elephant Footprint Simile (Majjhima Nikaya 27 - Cula-Hatthipadopama Sutta)
The Great Discourse On The Elephant Footprint Simile (Majjhima Nikaya  28 - Maha-Hatthipadopama Sutta)

SUNNATA (EMPTINESS)
The Discourse On Sunna (Samyutta Nikaya 35:85 - Sunna Sutta)
The Short Discourse On Sunnata (Majjhima Nikaya 121 - Cula-Sunnata Sutta)
The Great Discourse On Sunnata (Majjhima Nikaya 122 - Maha-Sunnata Sutta)
PATICCA SAMUPPADA (DEPENDENT ORIGINATION)
The Law Of Dependent Origination (Samyutta Nikaya 12:2 - Paticca Samuppada Vibhanga Sutta)
The Great Discourse On Causes (Digha Nikaya 15 - Maha-Nidana Sutta)
Summary Of The Law Of Dependent Origination
BODHI-PAKKHIYA DHAMMA (THIRTY-SEVEN REQUISITES OF AWAKENING)
Thirty-Seven Requisites Of Awakening (Samyutta Nikaya 22:101 - Nava Sutta)

The Four Foundations Of Mindfulness : Satipatthana (Digha Nikaya 22 - Maha-Satipatthana Sutta)
The Four Great Efforts : Padhana (Samyutta Nikaya 45:8 - Magga-Vibhanga Sutta)
The Four Bases Of Power : Iddhipada (Samyutta Nikaya 51:20 - Iddhipada Vibhanga Sutta)
The Five Mental Faculties : Indriya (Samyutta Nikaya 48:10 - Indriya Vibhanga Sutta)
The Five Strengths : Bala (Samyutta Nikaya 50:1)
The Seven Factors For Awakening : Bojjhanga (Samyutta Nikaya 46:1 - Himavanta Sutta)
The Noble Eightfold Path  : Ariya Atthangika Magga (Samyutta Nikaya 45:8 - Magga Vibhanga Sutta)

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