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 of the corporate body known … [Read more...]
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 the … [Read more...]
Social and Economic Life of Indus Valley Civilization (Harappan Civilization)
The social and economic life 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, amusements, trade, social class and structure, religion and funerary customs of … [Read more...]
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 Buddha died in the eighth year of the reign of … [Read more...]
Philosophy of Buddhism
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 ideas of Brahmanical … [Read more...]
Sakya Clan | Sakya Buddhism | Sakyas
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 writers. They naturally wrote in details about the Sakyas. The Sakya … [Read more...]
Town Planning System of Indus Valley Civilization (Harappan Civilization)
Town Planning System The Town Planning System of Indus Valley Civilization (Harappan Civilization) was city based. The excellent drainage and sanitation systems are remarkable. Urban Cities: The Indus civilization flourished around cities. The ruins of the cities, so far unearthed, show … [Read more...]
Jainism Philosophy | Beliefs of Jainism
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 Tirthankara Parsva Nath appears to … [Read more...]
Date (Age,Timeline) of Indus Valley Civilization (Harappan Civilization)
Time Period (Date)of the Indus Civilization by fixing the date of Copper Age The date, age, time-period and timeline during which Indus Valley Civilization (Harappan Civilization) flourished was the Copper Age which preceded the Iron Age. Nowhere in the sites so-far excavated in the region, has … [Read more...]
Compare and Contrast Jainism and Buddhism
Jainism and Buddhism: A comparative study Buddhism and Jainism originated from the prevailing pessimism of the time and both the creeds had some common points. This has led certain scholars to suggest that Jainism was an offshoot of Buddhism. But this view is generally rejected by scholars on the … [Read more...]
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