Ullambana 盂兰盆节
Ullambana is a key Mahayana Buddhist concept based on the story of ‘Mahamaudgalyayana saving his Mother’. A Sanskrit word, it means, “rescuing those who are hanging upside-down.” Traditionally it is referred as ‘seeking salvation for the anguished ones in hell’.
read moreThe Great Festival to Liberate All Beings of Water and Land
What is this Festival About?
It may seem unscientific to talk about gods and ghosts in this modern age, but they do exist. There are other beings that most of us cannot see. In fact, there are ten realms of existences. In six of these realms, the beings are more capable and happier than humans. But, in the lower three realms, the beings endure much suffering.
read moreClarifications of video misconceptions on Buddhism
This article hopes to rectify the misrepresentations of Buddhism in the online videos which were recently featured in the news.
1. Last Words of the Buddha
The Buddha’s last words were ‘Subject to change are all conditioned things. Strive on with diligence.’ He was urging us to strive on the way (the Noble Eightfold Path) to liberation (Nirvana; enlightenment) that he already discovered, walked and shared.
read moreBuddhist perspective to suicide
“If one knows how to treasure oneself, one should protect oneself well.”
-The Buddha (Dhammapada)
“According to the Buddhist teaching of cause and effect, since one does not realise the truth of all phenomena, or does not practise to be liberated from life and death, suicide is pointless. When one’s karmic retribution is not exhausted, death by suicide only leads to another cycle of rebirth. 
