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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.