THE BUDDHA AND HIS TEACHINGS
NARADA
Buddhist Missionary Society
Malaysia
CONTENTS
Introduction
THE BUDDHA
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The Buddha – From Birth to Renunciation
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his Struggle for Enlightenment
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The Buddhahood
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After the Enlightenment
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The Invitation to Expound the Dhamma
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Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta-The first Discourse
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The Teaching of the Dhamma
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The Buddha and his Relatives
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The Buddha and his Relatives (continued)
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The Buddha’s Chief Opponents and Supporters
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The Buddha’s Royal Patrons
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The Buddha’s Ministry
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The Buddha’s Daily Routine
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The Buddha’a Parinibbána (Death)
THE DHAMMA
THE TEACHINGS OF THE BUDDHA
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What is Buddhism?
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Some Salient Characteristics of Buddhism
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The Four Noble Truths
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Kamma
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What is Kamma?
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The Working of Kamma
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Nature of Kamma
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What is the Origin of Life?
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The Buddha on the so-called Creator-God
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Reasons to Believe in Rebirth
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The wheel of Life – Paticca-Samuppáda
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Modes of Birth and Death
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Planes of Existence
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How Rebirth Takes Place
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What is it that is Reborn? (No-Soul)
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Moral Responsibility
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Kammic Descent and Kammic Ascent
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A Note on the Doctrine of Kamma and Rebirth in the West
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Nibbãna
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Characteristics of Nibbãna
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The Way to Nibbãna (I)- Morality
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The Way to Nibbãna (II)- Concentration
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Nivarana or Hindrances
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The Way to Nibbãna (III) – Insight
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The State of an Arahant
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The Bodhisatta Ideal
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Pãrami – Perfections
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Brahmavihãra – The Sublime States
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The Eight Worldly Conditions (Atthalokadhamma)
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The Problems of Life
Appendix – Mangala, Parãbhava, Vasala, Ratana, Metta and Satipatthãna Suttas
Index
INTRODUCTION
Many valuable books have been written by Eastern and Western scholars, Buddhist And non-Buddhist alike, to present the life and teachings of the Buddha to those who are interested in Buddhism.
Amongst them one of the most popular works is still The Light of Asia by Sir Edwin Arnold. Many Western truth-seekers were attracted to Buddhism by this world-famous poem.
Congratulations of Eastern and Western Buddhists are due to the learned writers on their laudable efforts to enlighten the readers on the Buddha-Dhamma.
This new treatise is another humble attempt made by a member of the Order of the Sangha, based on the Páli Texts, commentaries, and traditions prevailing jin Buddhist countries, especially in Ceylon.
The first part of the book deals with the Life of the Buddha, the second with the Dhamma, the Pali term for His Doctrine.
Outlines of Indian Philosophy
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The Essentials of Indian Philosophy
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Inductive Reasoning
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Contemporary Indian Philosophy
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Hindu Philosophy
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Studies In Philosophy Vol. I
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Studies In Philosophy Vol. II
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Popular Essays In Indian Philosophy
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Development Of Moral Philosophy In India
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A History Of Indian Philosophy Vol. IV
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A History Of Indian Philosophy Vol. V
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An Idealist View Of Life
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