Buddhism for Students
A Text Book for Junior Students
By REV. C. PANNÀLANKÀRA
COLOMBO M. D. GUNASENA & CO. LTD
This is a concise compendium of Buddhist teachings and fosters in the student a clear and comprehensive knowledge of the Buddha Dhamma after a critical study.
This book is divided into three parts a completely covers the S. S.C. Syllable
CONTENTS
Birth of Siddhàrtha
Asita’s Prediction
Name- giving Ceremony
His Studies
The Elders Intimate Siddhàrtha of a Marriage
Objections Raised by the Maiden’s Father
Hrideva’s Exhortation
The Four Visions
The Great Renunciation
Under Alàra Kàlàma at Vesàli
At Ràjagriha
Under Uddaka Ràmaputta
At Uruvela
At Bodhimanda
Taking the precepts
What are precepts
The First Precept – Abstention from Killing
The Second Precept…Abstention from Sealing
The Third Precept – Abstention from Lusting
The Fourth Precept – Abstention from Lying
The Fifth Precept – Abstention from Alcohol
Dàna
Sila
Bhàvanà
Dasa Kusala Kamma
Dasa Akusala Kamma
The Story of Kàlakumàr
The Story of a Rich Brahaman
The Burning Mansion
The Lost Son
The Four Kinds of Merits
The Communication of Bliss
The Outeast
Mangala Sutta
Ratana Sutta
Karanìya Metta Sutta
7. WORSHIP