Buddha Stories & teachings are curated from the ancient Buddhism Scripture like Dhammapada, Jataka stories etc. Buddha’s teachings gives a spiritual insight about the suffering of life and provide the cure of all the suffering of life. Buddha’s teaching helps to follow the path of Buddha, which leads to the enlightenment ‘the Nirvana’.
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
While residing at the Jetavana Monastery, the Buddha spoke this verse with reference to the question raised by Venerable Mahà Moggallàna. Once, Venerable Mahà Moggallàna visited the deva world and found many devas living in luxurious mansions. He asked them for what … Continued
The story is that when Buddha reached the doors of NIRVANA the doors were opened, celestial music was played, golden flowers showered, angels with garlands were ready to receive him, but he refused to enter. He turned his back to the door. … Continued
This is story of great disciples like Mahakashyapa who said to Gautam Buddha, ”Only on one condition can I become your disciple.” Buddha said, ”What condition?” And Mahakashyapa said, ”You have to protect me from enlightenment. Once I am enlightened, I … Continued
While residing at the Veluvana Monastery, the Buddha spoke this verse with reference to Uttarà, a female lay-disciple. Uttarà was the daughter of a farm labourer named Pu¤¤a and his wife. Punna worked for a rich man named Sumana, in Ràjagaha. One day, Punna … Continued