The Maha Bodhi

Buddha's Dharma: Human Problems and Spiritual Solutions

By Sanjib Kumar Das

The term "Dharma" originates from the Sanskrit root "dha," meaning "to hold" or "to bear," and encompasses social, household, and spiritual responsibilities. Buddhist teachings emphasize Dharma in…

Buddha's Dialogue with Sakka: Philosophical Insights from the Sakkapañha-Sutta

By Vaibhav Kumar Srivastava

The Sakkapañha-Sutta, the twenty-first discourse in the Dīghanikāya's Mahāvagga, explores philosophical ideas through a dialogue between the Buddha and Sakka, the king of the gods. Sakka inquires…

Buddha's Revolutionary Impact on Women's Status in Ancient India

By Singh

The status of women in Buddhism remains a complex and debated topic, reflecting both progressive and restrictive elements within Buddhist teachings and historical context. Pre-Buddhist India,…

Buddha's Revolutionary Impact on Women's Status in Ancient India

By Singh

The status of women in Buddhism remains a complex and debated topic, reflecting both progressive and restrictive elements within Buddhist teachings. Historically, pre-Buddhist India granted women…

Buddhist Perspectives on Religious Pluralism and Interfaith Dialogue

By Siddharth Singh

The text explores Buddhist perspectives on religious pluralism and humanistic ideals, addressing contemporary societal challenges like conflict, prejudice, and cultural misunderstandings. It…

Maha Bodhi Journal: Buddhist Teachings and Anagarika Dharmapala's Vision

By Suniti Kumar Pathak, Arvind Kumar Singh, Bui My Diem Loan, Vaibhav Kumar Srivastava, Vijay Kumar Singh, Sumanapal Bhikkhu, Devamitta Dharmapala “Upasika”, The Late Venerable Sri Devamitta Dhammapala Brahmachari Devapriya Val

The Maha Bodhi, a bi-annual journal founded by Anagarika Dharmapala in 1892, serves as the official publication of the Maha Bodhi Society of India, headquartered in Kolkata. It focuses on Buddhist…

Nagarjuna's Madhyamaka and the Nihilism Debate: A Defense of Emptiness

By Amartya Kumar Bhattacharya

The text examines Nagarjuna's Madhyamaka philosophy, focusing on emptiness (shunyata) and its relationship to nihilism. It argues that Nagarjuna's concept of emptiness, while extending the Buddha's…

Reviving Buddhist Identity: Anāgārika Dharmapāla's 19th-Century Efforts in Colonial India

By Venerable Anāgārika Dharmapāla

The PDF discusses the historical context of British colonialism in India and its impact on Buddhist identity, which had been largely erased or misidentified by Hindu traditions. It highlights…

Reviving Buddhist Identity: Anāgārika Dharmapāla's 19th-Century Struggle and Legacy in Colonial India

By Anagarika Sri Dharmapala

The PDF discusses the historical context of British colonialism in India and its impact on Buddhist identity, which had been largely erased or misidentified by Hindu scholars before European…

Vipassana Meditation: Path to Purification and Prajna

By Singh

Buddhism emphasizes leading a life of high moral ethics through meditation techniques, particularly Vipassana, which purifies consciousness and aids in adhering to the eightfold path. This path…

Vipassana Meditation: Path to Purify Mind and Achieve Prajna

By Singh

Buddhism emphasizes leading a life of high moral ethics through practices like Vipassana meditation, which purifies consciousness and aids in adhering to the eightfold path. This path comprises…

Anagarika Dharmapala: Buddhist Reformer and Patriot

By Anagarika Sri Dharmapala

Anagarika Sri Dharmapala, a pivotal figure in the Buddhist renaissance, was born in 1865 in Ceylon and dedicated his life to reviving Buddhism in India and Ceylon. Witnessing the decline of Buddhism…

Anagarika Dharmapala: Lion of Lanka and Buddhist Revivalist

By Anagarika Sri Dharmapala

Anagarika Sri Dharmapala, born in 1865, was a pivotal figure in the Buddhist renaissance of Asia, particularly in India and Ceylon. He dedicated his life to reviving Buddhism, combating the decline…

Ancient Medical Wisdom in the Bhesajjamañjusā

By Bimalendra Kumar

The Bhesajjamañjusā (BhM), a 13th-century CE Pāli medical treatise from Sri Lanka, is the only medical text composed in Pāli verses. Authored by an unknown scholar, it presents a comprehensive system…

Ancient Trade and Buddhist Spread: India-Vietnam Connections

By Bui My Diem Loan

Vietnam's geographical position facilitated trade and cultural exchange with India, with mountain ranges forming the Indochinese Peninsula and major rivers like the Mae Nam, Mekong, Red, and Da…

Ancient Trade and Buddhist Spread: India-Vietnam Connections

By Bui My Diem Loan

Vietnam's geographical position facilitated early trade and cultural exchange with India, with mountain ranges forming the Indochinese Peninsula and major rivers like the Mekong and Red River serving…

Asvaghosa's Buddhacarita: A Mahayana Buddhist Epic

By Asvaghosa

Asvaghosa, a Brahmin-born Buddhist philosopher and poet, converted to Buddhism to propagate the Buddha's teachings. Proficient in Brahmanical literature, including the Vedas and Epics, he also…

Asvaghosa's Buddhacarita: A Mahayana Buddhist Epic

By Asvaghosa

Asvaghosa, a Brahmin-born Buddhist philosopher and poet, converted to Buddhism to propagate the Buddha's teachings. Proficient in Brahmanical literature and Buddhist scriptures, he used poetry and…

Book Review

The provided text discusses the historical and scholarly significance of the *Bhesajjamañjusā*, a Pāli medical text attributed to the Buddha and traditionally composed by Atthadassī Thera around the…

Dharmapala's Sammaditthi and New Buddhism

By Benoy Kumar Sarkar

Dharmapala, a Ceylonese Buddhist figure, advocated for a modern, practical approach to Buddhism grounded in Sammaditthi, or right observation, emphasizing direct engagement with life's realities. He…