Analytical Faith

Buddha was born and grew up in ancient Indian traditions and studied both Vedic and ascetic paths.  He tried to …
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First three verse define a bhikku or a mendicant. Verse 360: Restrain of eyes, ears, nose and tongue is good. …
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This chapter teaches that we are bound to suffering and endless rebirths till we overcome our cravings for sensual pleasure, …
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Verse 320: Like an elephant endures the arrows shot in a war, I will endure insults.  There are a lot …
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Verse 306: A liar goes to hell. Verse 307: Even many who wear the saffron (color of clothes worn by …
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Verse 290: If a patient man can achieve enormous happiness (vipul sukha) by giving up small happiness (mutta sukha), then …
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Verse 273: Eight-fold path is the best path, Four Noble truth is the best truth, detachment is the best belief …
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In this chapter, Buddha provides outward and usual symbols of righteousness and warns his pupils to not believe that such …
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Verse 235-238: You are near the end of the life and have not prepared for after life.  Remove the impurities …
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