Yellow Robe - A Real Buddhist's Journal

41. An Introduction to Kamma
(Teachings/Kamma)

BY BHIKKHU PESALA Differences Caused by Kamma The law of kamma is central to Buddhist thinking, so every Buddhist should have a sound knowledge of it. On the surface it seems simple — good actions ...

42. Finding Authentic Teachings
(Teachings/General)

... of the Arahants in each Buddhist Council, none of the Vinaya rules has changed. However, a lot of monks today still change the rules to suit their needs, and this is a serious disrespect to the Buddha ...

43. Where to Find Authentic Teachings
(Teachings/General)

The authentic teachings of Gotama the Buddha have been preserved and handed down to us and are to be found in the Tipitaka. The Pali word, 'Tipitaka', literally means 'the three baskets' (ti-three + pitaka ...

44. Sects of Buddhism
(History/Sects and Schism)

After the Second Buddhist Council, Buddhism had split into two parts: one orthodox (Theravada) and the other unorthodox (Mahayana). Then in the Third Buddhist Council, there were 18 different unorthodox ...

45. Is the teaching in the Pali Canon reliable?
(FAQs/Buddha's Teachings)

... every monk in the Sangha back then. After the Pali Canon was finally written down, it was further reaffirmed and re-examined in the Buddhist Councils led by Great Arahants. Therefore its authenticity ...

46. Is this historic account true, correct, and authentic?
(FAQs/Buddhism History)

It is what most scholars agree upon to be true, correct, and authentic. This is based on the introduction to the Six Buddhist Councils included in the Sixth Buddhist Council Pali Canon CD.  ...

47. Buddhist Councils and Schism References
(Credits/References)

Research Guideline: scholarly approved to be authentic and genuine. Internet Sources: Buddhism in a Nutshell - Internet Magazine "The Buddhist Door" http://www.buddhistdoor.com/passissue/9708/sources/teach37.htm ...

48. Sri Lanka Timeline
(History/Sects and Schism)

... in the Buddhist Councils for more than 2,500 years. Major events before Venerable Buddhaghosa arrived Sri Lanka (Ceylon): Kings of Ceylon Relevant Events References  ...

49. The Sixth Buddhist Council
(History/Buddhist Councils)

... the Honorable U Nu. He authorized the construction of the Maha Passana Guha, "the great cave," which was an artificial cave like the one the First Buddhist Council was held. Upon its completion, the Council ...

50. The Fifth Buddhist Council
(History/Buddhist Councils)

The Fifth Council took place in Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar) in 1871 A.D. in the reign of King Mindon. The chief objective of this meeting was to recite all the teachings of the Buddha and examine them ...

51. Theravada Buddhist Society of America
(Web Links / Buddhism)

The Theravada Buddhist Society of America (TBSA) was founded in 1980 to support the sasana activities in general and the Dhammananda Vihara activities in particular. A brief history of TBSA can be read ...

52. Chanmyay Yeiktha Meditation Center
(Web Links / Meditation)

... us the path over 2500 years ago." Chanmyay Yeiktha (meaning 'Peaceful Hermitage') is a Buddhist meditation centre where the teachers are senior Buddhist monks who teach mainly Vipassana meditation in ...

53. Buddhist Councils
(Category)