Life of Lord Gautama Buddha
Life of Gautama Buddha There is no contemporary and authentic account of the life of Gautama Buddha except a few data provided by the Buddhist Sutras. We have to depend upon comparatively later works for details of Buddha’s life. The `Sutta Nipata’
The Origin of Buddhism | The rise of Buddhism
The causes for the origin of Buddhism are many. Infact, the Rise of Buddhism is a result of several contemporary factors combined together. Let us have a review at those factors. The Rise of Large Kingdoms The political, social and economic life
Organization of Buddhist Church (Buddhist Sangha)
Buddhist Church and its Organization Gautama Buddha not only preached his religious doctrines but he laid down rules for the organization of the Buddhist church (Buddhist Sangha). These bodies of rules and their rigorous observance by the Buddhists led to the formation
Fundamental Principles of Buddhism
Fundamental Principles of Buddhism The Sutta and the Nikayas The Pali `Pitakas‘ and ‘Nikayas’ are the earliest available sources for Buddha’s teachings (Dhamma). The Pitakas consist of three parts, The Vinaya Pitaka The Sutta Pitaka, and the Avidhamma Pitaka. The `Sutta Pitaka’ is
Social and Economic Life of Indus Valley Civilization (Harappan Civilization)
Social and Economic Life of Indus Valley Civilization The social and economic life of of the people of Indus Valley Civilization (Harappan Civilization) was systematic and organised. In this article we will discuss about the food, social Dress, ornaments, house hold articles,
Gautama Buddha Birth Date and Death Date
The Birth Date and Death date of Gautama Buddha It is generally agreed that Gautama Buddha was born in 566 B.C. But the date of Buddha’s death is a subject of keen controversy among scholars. The Buddhist traditions unanimously point out that
Philosophy of Buddhism
Posted in History of Ancient India, History of India, Religion in India by Vinay Pandey On August 5, 2013
The Buddhism Philosophy There are good reasons to believe that Buddhism to begin with, was a body of moral principles rather than a metaphysical system. But in course of time philosophical background became necessary for its survival and propagation. Buddhism borrowed some
Sakya Clan | Sakya Buddhism | Sakyas
Posted in History of Ancient India by Vinay Pandey On August 5, 2013
Sakya Clan : The clan in which Buddha was born The Buddhist records give some details of the Sakya clan. Gautama Buddha was born in the Sakya clan and for that reason the Sakyas were held in great esteem by the Buddhistic
Town Planning System of Indus Valley Civilization (Harappan Civilization)
Posted in History of Ancient India by Vinay Pandey On August 1, 2013
Town Planning System The Town Planning System of Indus Valley Civilization (Harappan Civilization) was city based. The excellent drainage and sanitation systems are remarkable. The Indus civilization flourished around cities. The ruins of the cities so far unearthed show remarkable town
Jainism Philosophy | Beliefs of Jainism
Posted in History of Ancient India, History of India, Religion in India by Vinay Pandey On August 1, 2013
Beliefs of Jainism and Jainism Philosophy The Jaina stream of thought emerged as a result of its preaching by various Teachers. Tradition ascribes the credit of preaching different aspects of Jainism to 24 Tirthankaras, among whom Mahavira was the last. The 23rd