The Book of Protection
Paritta suttas describe certain suttas or discourses delivered by the Buddha and regarded as affording protection. This protection is to be obtained by reciting or listening to the paritta suttas. The practice of reciting or listening to the paritta suttas began very early in the history of Buddhism…
The books by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh
Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh is a global spiritual leader, poet, and peace activist, renowned for his powerful teachings and bestselling writings on mindfulness and peace….
The teachings of the Buddha to Laypeople
In this work, all the discourses addressed to lay people in the four main nikāyas of the Pāli Canon, and…
Image of Gotama Buddha – the Birthday
Namo tassa bhagavato arahato sammāsambuddhassa. Tôi đem hết lòng thành kính làm lễ Đức BHAGAVĀ [1] đó, Ngài là bậc…
Image of Gotama Buddha – Thailand version
Namo tassa bhagavato arahato sammāsambuddhassa. Tôi đem hết lòng thành kính làm lễ Đức BHAGAVĀ [1] đó, Ngài là bậc…
Image of Gotama Buddha – Walking Meditation Version
Namo tassa bhagavato arahato sammāsambuddhassa. Tôi đem hết lòng thành kính làm lễ Đức BHAGAVĀ [1] đó, Ngài là bậc…
Image of Gotama Buddha – Sarnath version
Namo tassa bhagavato arahato sammāsambuddhassa. Tôi đem hết lòng thành kính làm lễ Đức BHAGAVĀ [1] đó, Ngài là bậc…
Image of Gotama Buddha – Black and white
Namo tassa bhagavato arahato sammāsambuddhassa. Tôi đem hết lòng thành kính làm lễ Đức BHAGAVĀ [1] đó, Ngài là bậc…
[En] [PDF] The Pali Vinaya
The Vinaya Pitaka, the first division of the Tipitaka, is the textual framework upon which the monastic community (Sangha) is built. It includes not only the rules governing the life of every Theravada bhikkhu (monk) and bhikkhuni (nun), but also a host of procedures and conventions of etiquette that support harmonious relations, both among the monastics themselves, and between the monastics and their lay supporters, upon whom they depend for all their material needs.
[En] Guide to Tipitaka
The Vinaya Pitaka is made up of rules of discipline laid down for regulating the conduct of the Buddha’s disciples who have been admitted as bhikkhus and bhikkhunis into the Order. These rules embody authoritative injunctions of the Buddha on modes of conduct and restraints on both physical and verbal actions. They deal with transgressions of discipline, and with various categories of restraints and admonitions in accordance with the nature of the offence…