Title : Life is Uncertain, Death is Certain
Author : K.Sri Dhammananda
Language : English
Publisher : Sasana Abhiwurdhi Wardhana Society

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Title : Significance of Dana
Author : Dr. D. L. Soni
Language : English
Publisher : Sasana Abhiwurdhi Wardhana Society

Soni expounds the importance of sincerity within the heart in performing Dana instead of going on an ego trip, in expectation of material returns and being selective in performing Dana instead of channeling it to where the Dana is really needed. Truly thought provoking, this book serves as a self-examination and self-reflection exercise.

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Title : A Buddhist Reflects On Happiness
Author : Vijaya Samarawickrama
Language : English
Publisher : Sasana Abhiwurdhi Wardhana Society

What is true happiness? Is it real, lasting and all encompassing? How does one find true happiness? Our perceptions of happiness are molded in a materialistic, theistic and imaginary perspective on the physical or emotional level with minimal appreciation at the level of the human mind.

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Title : A Buddhist Reflects On The Sangha
Author : Vijaya Samarawickrama
Language : English
Publisher : Sasana Abhiwurdhi Wardhana Society

Although it is common to refer only to the Order of Buddhist monks and nuns as the Sangha, in reality it also includes Laymen and Laywomen. The book however focuses on the remarkable role of the Renunciate Order in disseminating the Dhamma, performing socio-welfare services, the gallant defense against the colonial masters, etc. The setbacks in the Sangha is also shared with proposals of new directions that need to be taken in   training and re-training of the Sangha.

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Title : A Buddhist Reflects On Death
Author : Vijaya Samarawickrama
Language : English
Publisher : Sasana Abhiwurdhi Wardhana Society

A pessimist smacks at the talk or thought of death. It is taboo. An optimist looks at death from a positive perspective to LIVE MEANINGFULLY so that he does not fear death when it comes because a good afterlife is certainly assured. To prepare for a better tomorrow, one has to live the present well.

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Title : A Buddhist Reflects On Malaysian Buddhism
Author : Vijaya Samarawickrama
Language : English
Publisher : Sasana Abhiwurdhi Wardhana Society

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Title : A Buddhist Reflects On Our Sacred Symbols
Author : Vijaya Samarawickrama
Language : English
Publisher : Sasana Abhiwurdhi Wardhana Society

This book was primarily written to explain all the Buddhist symbols that can be seen in the grounds of the Buddhist Maha Vihara and the International Buddhist Pagoda. It serves as a useful guidebook to appreciate the meaningful symbols while according good historical accounts from the Buddhist scriptures.

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Title : A Buddhist Reflects On Spirituality
Author : Vijaya Samarawickrama
Language : English
Publisher : Sasana Abhiwurdhi Wardhana Society

Although Buddhism has a set of religious chants, one is not expected to chant like a parrot. Instead one needs to bring in combination all three elements of mind, body and speech during chanting. Understanding the meaningful chanting, one focuses all three elements to be in resonance by chanting with full confidence in the Master, His Teachings and the Holy Order.

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Title : Bhikkhuni Sanghamitta
Author : ven. Dr. Pategama Gnanarama Ph. D.
Language : English
Publisher : Sasana Abhiwurdhi Wardhana Society

This pious, brave and inspirational nun gifted the Bodhi tree and the Order of Nuns to Sri Lanka from where these Order spread to countries such China where it is still flourishing today. For a princess to leave the safety net and lavishness of royalty to dedicate oneself to the life of a renunciate traveling for days in the ocean to a foreign land bearing the gift of Truth about 2300 years ago is indeed an act of faith in the Buddha Dhamma.

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Title : Buddhism my religion by birth
Author : K. Don Premaseri
Language : English
Publisher : Sasana Abhiwurdhi Wardhana Society

The author's answer of why he is still a Buddhist by choice is shared in this simple booklet. The book gives a glimpse of his appreciation of Buddhism from the perspectives of rebirth, religious freedom, religious tolerance, meditation, status of women, god, the saccharin sweet deliverance, etc. He urges Buddhist to take the effort to learn their religion and not meekly surrender their time-tested religion due to ignorance or coercision.

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Title : Buddhism for the Future
Author : Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda
Language : English
Publisher : Sasana Abhiwurdhi Wardhana Society

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Title : Buddhism as a Religion
Author : Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda
Language : English
Publisher : Sasana Abhiwurdhi Wardhana Society

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Title : Is Buddhism Practical Today
Author : Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda
Language : English
Publisher : Sasana Abhiwurdhi Wardhana Society

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Title : Buddhism for the Future
Author :  Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda
Language : Chinese
Publisher : Sasana Abhiwurdhi Wardhana Society.

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Title : How to Practice Bhuddhism
Author :  Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda
Language : Tamil
Publisher : Sasana Abhiwurdhi Wardhana Society

 

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Title : Moral and Ethical conduct of Bhuddhist
Author :  Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda
Language : Chinese
Publisher : Sasana Abhiwurdhi Wardhana Society

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Title : Compassion In Action
Author : Bhante Wimala
Language : English
Publisher : Sasana Abhiwurdhi Wardhana Society

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Title : Life is Uncertain Death is Certain
Author : Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda
Language : Kishwahili(African)
Publisher : Sasana Abhiwurdhi Wardhana Society

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Title : Buddhist Principles for Human Dignity
Author : Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda
Language : English
Publisher : Sasana Abhiwurdhi Wardhana Society

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Title : Sri Lanka's Contribution to Bhuddhism
Author : Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda
Language : English
Publisher : Sasana Abhiwurdhi Wardhana Society

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Title : the Sublime Dhamma
Author : G.K. Ananda Kumaraseri
Language : English
Publisher : Sasana Abhiwurdhi Wardhana Society

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Title : The Pupose of Life
Author : Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda
Language : English
Publisher : Sasana Abhiwurdhi Wardhana Society

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Title : The Terrifying Drug Menace : Relevence and Role of Bhuddhism
Author : Dato.Dr.G.K.A Kumaraseri
Language : English
Publisher : Sasana Abhiwurdhi Wardhana Society

This paper was presented by the author in an international conference held at Bangkok on the role of religion in addressing the drug menace. Paradoxically,although the Fifth Precept advocates strong abstinence against drug abuse and the Buddha's famous saying “ One who serves the sick serves me” comes to mind and mental cultivation is a central theme in Buddhism.

Few Buddhists organizations are actively involved in tackling the drug menace. The very few monks in Thailand who are actually involved have successfully applied Buddhist principles in their drug rehabilitation programs and proven to be a beacon of strength to the drug addicts as well as other NGOs.

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Title : The Way Forward
Author : G.K. Ananda Kumaraseri
Language : English
Publisher : Sasana Abhiwurdhi Wardhana Society

The author highlights the importance of internalizing Buddhism in one's daily life. A strong emphasis along the lines of Pariyatti, Patipatti, Pativedha (to study, practice and realize the Dhamma) is espoused.

He goes on further to advocate the adoption of Buddhist names as an auto-suggestive mechanism to live up to the meaning of the name instead of being named in a Western stylish, ego placating, meaningless and cultureless manner.  

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Title : Welcoming the Birth of A Child
Author : G.K. Ananda Kumaraseri
Language : English
Publisher : Sasana Abhiwurdhi Wardhana Society

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Title : What is the Religion
Author : Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda
Language : Tamil
Publisher : Sasana Abhiwurdhi Wardhana Society

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Title : Why Bhuddhism
Author : Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda
Language : English
Publisher : Sasana Abhiwurdhi Wardhana Society

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Title : Are Bhuddists Idol Worshippers?
Author : Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda
Language : Bahasa Malaysia
Publisher : Sasana Abhiwurdhi Wardhana Society

 

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Title : 10 Lesalihan Boddhisatva
Author : P. Pemaratana Nayaka Thero
Language : Bahasa Malaysia
Publisher : Sasana Abhiwurdhi Wardhana Society

 

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Title : Efficacy of Parittas
Author : P. Pemaratana Nayaka Thero
Language : English
Publisher : Sasana Abhiwurdhi Wardhana Society

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Title : A Buddhist Reflects On Bringing Up Children
Author : Vijaya Samarawickrama
Language : English
Publisher : Sasana Abhiwurdhi Wardhana Society

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Title : A Buddhist Reflects On The Family
Author : Vijaya Samarawickrama
Language : English
Publisher : Sasana Abhiwurdhi Wardhana Society

The author highlights the importance of internalizing Buddhism in one's daily life. A strong emphasis along the lines of Pariyatti, Patipatti, Pativedha (to study, practice and realize the Dhamma) is espoused.

The modern nuclear family does not fit well in Buddhist traditions of filial piety, Buddhist love (Maitri) as opposed to sensual love (kama), the monotonous work routine, the routine escapism from life, etc. Relationship within the family is severely tested as materialistic ideals are pursued and promoted through the media with minimal parental guidance challenging time tested values and wisdom.

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Title : Let Peace Prevail on The Earth
Author : Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda
Language : English
Publisher : Sasana Abhiwurdhi Wardhana Society

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Title : Let Peace Prevail on The Earth
Author : E.Anban
Language : Tamil
Publisher : Sasana Abhiwurdhi Wardhana Society

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Title : How to Overcome Your Difficulties
Author : Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda
Language : Vietnamese
Publisher : Sasana Abhiwurdhi Wardhana Society