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Written by Ven. Londonaye Dammagawesi Thero
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Tuesday, 28 July 2009 00:00 |
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Dear Dhamma friends & readers .... I have attached this note from Most Ven Ajhan Brahmavanso from Perth, just as a reminder for myself, as to how I was conditioned to this material world and how science took over my life and the process of reasoning. ( please respect everybody’s opinion) Thank you Bikku Dhammagawesi
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Ven. Ajahn Brahmavamso reflects on Buddhism's enduring significance .....
I used to be a scientist. I did Theoretical Physics at Cambridge University , hanging out in the same building as the later-to-be-famous Professor Stephen Hawking. I became disillusioned with such science when, as an insider, I saw how dogmatic some scientists could be.
A dogma, according to the dictionary, is an arrogant declaration of an opinion. This was a fitting description of the science that I saw in the labs of Cambridge . Science had lost its sense of humility. Egotistical opinion prevailed over the impartial search for Truth. My favourite aphorism from that time was: "The eminence of a great scientist, is measured by the length of time that they OBSTRUCT PROGRESS in their field"!
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Written by Administrator
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Sunday, 31 May 2009 17:16 |
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The Buddha explained in detail how to determine between friends and enemies in the Singalovada Sutta. One should not judge another by outward appearance or behaviour. The Buddha advised to avoid companionship with the foolish and to associate beings who are the same or more advanced. Friendship can be a difficult and complex topic for a young person to grasp. At times it can be difficult to know who means one well and who does not. This article aims to shed some light on this topic from a Buddhist perspective, especially for the benefit of young adults. |
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Written by Ven. Londonaye Dammagawesi Thero
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Monday, 11 May 2009 06:34 |
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 Kaayena samvaro saadhu
Saadhu vaacahaaya samvaro
Manasaa samvaro saadhu
Saadhu sabbattha samvaro
English translation:
Good is restraint of the body. Good is restraint of speech. Good is restraint of the mind. Restraint everywhere is good.
Restraint thus represents the way to still the mind, words and actions as a prelude to freedom from suffering and anxiety.
The above stanza is taken from the Dhammapada, a work that records sayings of the Buddha through his 45 long years of ministry, and which reaches out to all humanity. The Dhammapada underscores humanity's common heritage and it helps transcend narrow sectarian values.
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