The Right Way to Give Alms

by | Nov 22, 2012 | Articles

A donor should avoid looking down on others who cannot make a similar offering; nor should he exult over his own charity. As a practical step, capable of immediate and fruitful use by people in all walks of life, the Buddha gave discourses on charity, alms-giving,... read more

Realms of Existence

by | Nov 16, 2012 | Articles

In the ancient Buddhist cosmology, the earth is not the only world, and human are not the only living beings. There are Three Worlds containing a total of thirty-one realms; and existence in every realm is temporary. Rebirths take place in any realms according to... read more