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In Buddhism, the concept of happiness extends beyond mere material possessions and external achievements. The Buddha recognised four kinds of happiness that can be experienced by householders, arising from their meritorious actions. These types of happiness emphasise the importance of virtues such as right action, right thought, right view, right concentration, right speech, and right…
The teachings of the Buddha offer profound insights into how we can lead a meaningful and fulfilling life. Among the many wisdom teachings, the AṁguttaraNikāya highlights four principles that the Buddha emphasised for the benefit of our present existence. These principles encompass various aspects of our lives, including our work, wealth, relationships, and lifestyle choices.…
Buddhism, one of the world’s oldest religions, offers profound insights into the nature of existence and the keys to finding lasting happiness and liberation from suffering. At the core of Buddhist teachings are the three marks of existence: impermanence (anicca), suffering or dissatisfaction (dukkha), and not-self (anatta). These concepts, though challenging to fully comprehend, are…
Visak Bochea Day is a Cambodian public holiday that commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha. As one of the most important days in the Buddhist calendar, it is celebrated with great reverence and dedication to the Dharma principles. This special day, usually falling in May on the Gregorian calendar, is a time…
The four noble truths are regarded as one of the Buddha’s most significant teachings in Buddhism and are acknowledged as his first teaching. (Pāli: cattāri ariyasaccāni). According to the Buddha, these are “Noble Truths” because they are real (tathāni), infallible (avitathāni), and do not change (anaññathāni). The Buddha’s teachings are summarized in the Four Noble…
