SADDHAMMA PREACHING FUND

Meditation is a means of transforming our mind. Meditation practices brings concentration, clarity, emotional positivity, and a calm...

Sila (morality) is the basis for samadhi (mental discipline). It is only when samadhi is good that one can develop paññā. Therefore, sila...

The pursuit of a spiritual path is the pursuit of inner purity and spiritual wisdom, which illuminates the path to enlightenment. Magga...

Nirodha means extinction. It is the opposite of origination, Samudaya. It is the complete destruction of causes, which becomes extinct...

Every cause has an effect and every effect becomes the cause of something else. Because of the cause and effect, there is suffering and...

Buddhism begins with the recognition that life inherently involves suffering or "dukkha." This suffering can manifest in various forms,...

The Four Noble Truths can be explained in many ways. If one understands the Four Noble Truths, one can become own’s teacher. When the...

The heart of Buddhism is insight wisdom. Where there is insight wisdom, there is Buddhism. So, no theism or dogmatism gains insight...

There are three types of dāna namely: Āmisa dāna, Abhaya dāna and Dhamma dāna. 1.    The gift of material things (Āmisa Dāna): Providing...

The practice of giving is an opportunity for givers to acquire merit (puñña) that leads to happiness both now and in the future,...

Volition (cetanā) is of paramount importance in the practice of giving. The volition of the donor before, during and after an act of...

Dāna is an essential and integral part of Buddhist practice. It embodies the practice of non-attachment. Dāna is an antidote to the...