Dharma Teachings

From ancient times to the present, the taking of refuge has functioned as the entranceway to the teaching of the Buddha.

In Buddhism, the ultimate goal is to attain liberation and become a Buddha. The topic of “Buddha-nature” deals with whether one could become a Buddha, and is hence considered one of the most crucial concepts in Buddhism.

The historical background which led Buddha to expound the Karaniya Metta Sutta is explained in the commentary written by Acariya Buddhaghosa.