In het Theravada Archief wordt uitgebreid weergegeven wat de Boeddha werkelijk heeft onderwezen.
Buddhist nuns, who in the past were confined to religious work on their own nunneries, are now playing a more effective role as social workers and change agents in society due to the training and education given to them. In the Center, social services such as Family counseling, pregnant women counseling, weekly meditation for adults as well as children, counseling for girls from correction schools, Children Dhamma programs and classes, delivering Dhamma discourses at events organized by schools and communities, conducting full day religious programmes for the general public, and many others are provided by the nuns of the Center.
Suan Mokkh is a forest monastery along the coast of Southern Thailand, 600 km from Bangkok. It was founded in 1932 by Buddhadasa Bhikkhu and grew to become the most innovative and progressive Buddhist teaching center in Siam. Although Buddhadasa Bhikkhu has passed away, much of his work continues.
For meditation retreats at Suan Mokkh, see:
- Commentary on the Anguttura Nikaya
- Commentary on the Samyutta Nikaya
- Commentary on the Sutta Nipata
- Commentary on the Udana
- Commentary on the Buddhavamsa
- FAQs on Buddhism
- A Commentary on the "Flood" Sutra
- Quotes from Buddhist Teachers
- Sayadaw U Janaka's Meditation Guidelines
This site constitutes a bibliography of the philosophical literature of India during its classical phase and the secondary material on this literature that is available (for the most part) in English.
This book has been compiled by a group of people who had practised samatha meditation for some years, and approached abhidhamma as a means to a deeper understanding of both meditation practice and everyday experience. The basis of their study was the Abhidhammattha-sangaha, the book traditionally used in many Buddhist countries.
This page documents the establishment of the bhikkhu sangha in new lands outside the Theravada Buddhist countries of South East Asia.
This recently established monastery in remote Northern Thailand, is led by Ajahn Achalo. Ajahn Achalo also leads meditation retreats in Malaysia and Australia, and conducts pilgrimages to the Holy Sites of India.
Houston Buddhist Vihara was founded in June 1988, and is run by monks from Sri Lanka.
Sharon has been practicing and studying in a variety of Buddhist traditions since 1970. She has trained with teachers from many countries, including India, Burma, Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet. Since 1974, Sharon has been leading retreats worldwide. She teaches both intensive awareness practice and the profound cultivation of loving-kindness and compassion. Sharon is a co-founder and guiding teacher of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre Massachusetts.
- Excerpt from Access to Insight - Books and recorded sermons in the Thai Forest tradition.
Many freely downloadable books on Theravada Buddhism by teachers such as Sujin Boriharnwanaket and Nina van Gorkom.
A rare collection of old translations of Pali texts, including Digha Nikaya, Dhammapada, and much more.
Books, Articles, Views and News on Theravada Buddhism. Zolag (formerly Triple Gem Press) is a publisher of books on Theravada Buddhism.
Aimed at providing a place for all (buddhist and non-buddhist alike) who are interested in studying and practising the essence of the Buddha's teachings. Retreat schedule, regular programs, teachers (Sayadaw U Pannathami, Sayadaw U Pannananda), activities, photos, general information.
A vihara under the directorship of U Silananda. Teaches meditation in the tradition of Mahasi Sayadaw.
Wikipitaka is an attempt to compile and complete an English translation of the Tipitaka, the Buddhist sacred scripture, and its commentaries in order to enable complete features of online text: searching, browsing, linking, instant editing as well as looking up terms in an online dictionary.
List of 142 centers worldwide.
Book by T. W. Rhys Davids.
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