Om Mani Padme Hum

The Dalai Lama has been chosen as one of the world's greatest leaders

His Holiness the Dalai Lama has served as an inspirational force for Tibetans and other Buddhists worldwide for decades. The Tibetan Central Administration reported on March 21, 2014 the Dalai Lama has recently been recognized for his great accomplishments by being rated in the top 10 of Fortune’s "World’s Greatest Leaders" list.

Ajahn Brahm: The holy book of Buddhists is Meditation.

People ask me like the Christians have the Bible or the Muslims the Quran, what do Buddhists have. I used to say there is the Tripitaka and the Sutttas, but now I say the holy book of Buddhists is Meditation.

What is the difference between Rebirth and Reincarnation?

Answer from Ven Dr K Sri Dhammananda:

You have asked an interesting question that addresses the fundamental Buddhist and Hindu thinking on life after death.There is a very great difference between reincarnation and rebirth, although both concepts pertain to a being coming back to life in an endless cycle of existences called samsara.

Beautiful Myammar

Tony Anderson - A Voice in Svay Pak (Myanmar)

03:46 (Right click here)

Pali: The Language of Theravada

YVK: Last letter from death row: Facing death

Sabahan Yong Vui Kong, 21, is on death row in Singapore for drug trafficking. Malaysiakini is publishing Yong's final letters to Yetian, a member of the Save Vui Kong Campaign, as he faces death.

Jul 10, 11 9:40am

Before I begin, I would like to thank everyone for reading this 12th letter. Time passes so quickly that this will be my last letter.

Health and Compassion