King Milinda questions to Venerable Nāgasena: “Venerable Nāgasena, does rebirth take place without anything transmigrating? Nāgasena: “Yes, O King. rebirth takes place without anything transmigrating. King Milinda: “Give me an illustration, Venerable Sir. Nāgasena: “Suppose, O King, a man were to … Continued
This is a beautiful debate betwwen king Malinda & Venerable Nagasena The King Milinda questions to Venerable Nagasena. “Venerable Nagasena, if somebody dies here and is reborn in the world of Brahma, and another dies here and is reborn in Kashmir, … Continued
There was an incidence when a Bhikkhu named Mālunkyaputta, not content to lead the Holy Life, and achieve his Emancipation by degrees, approached the Buddha and impatiently demanded an immediate solution of some speculative problems with the threat of discarding the robes … Continued
Once, many young men were admitted into the Sangha by the Buddha in Sàvatthi. After receiving a meditation topic from the Buddha, all the new monks except one went to the forest to practice meditation. They practiced zealously and vigilantly so that in due … Continued
Ryokan devoted his life to the study of Zen. One day he heard that his nephew, despite the admonitions of relatives, was spending his money on a courtesan. Inasmuch as the nephew had taken Ryokan’s place in managing the family … Continued