Writer Ven. S.M. Sujano

This book was published on the auspicious occasion of 10th Anniversary of The Wat Mahathat UK and ceremony for Ajahn Dr. Laow’s new title; Phra Rajwitghetpanakhun, which was granted by the King of Thailand. The writer mentioned her spiritual journey to Varapunya Meditation Center, Scotland from his birthplace Nepal, where the Prince Siddharth, the founder of Buddhism, was born. The author presents the current event of his life under 24 headings such as; “Five principles of Buddhism”, “Friend from other world”, “Panic attack and anxiety”, “The Conditioned Perversion of Perception (Vipallasa)”, Religion and Married life”, “Bistarai hun - In memory

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This book is divided into two parts; meditation and introduction to Buddhism. The first part aims to provide basic concepts of meditation, in particular to the Buddhist point of view on mental cultivation and a simple step by step instruction to find relaxation and to deepen inner peace through insight meditation. The second part introduces an overview of Buddhism and its fundamental teachings mainly based on the Theravada Buddhist tradition.

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This document was presented at the International Buddhist Conference, Lumbini, Nepal, which was held on 15 - 17 November 2014. This paper was focused on Buddhist missionary work (Dhammaduta) in the city of Aberdeen, the third largest city of Scotland. The introduction of Theravada Buddhist missionary worked in the city. It identified the major challenges to missionary work, and it was discussed as a leadership initiative. This account was also discussed the adaptation, modification and preservation of Buddhist culture in the City of Aberdeen. It was also addressed the theme of the influence of the popular Buddhist concept of Mindfulness

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An introduction and meaning of Asalha Puja or Vassa and Kathina Robe and its importance in Buddhism are mentioned. Also mentioned the Sangha and Duty, the Kathina ceremony procedure, its important procedures and words and passage of Asalha Puja observation. The brief introduction of Varapunya Meditation Centre is also mentioned.

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Meditation is a method of knowing one’s own mind and how it works. Knowing the mind helps one to become a master of the mind rather than a slave. The mind, despite being formless, colourless and shapeless, normally, is engaged either in the past memories or in the illusory world of the future. Meditation is to contemplate what one does. In Buddhist meditation one also needs to reflect or concentrate on an object. So there are two types of meditation in Buddhism. The tips; how to start the meditation, its objects and destruction are included in this book.

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This book is a collection of questions and answers about Buddhism and the life of Buddhist monks. This book is divided into two parts. The first part is based on an interview taken by a student of journalism. The second part is based on an interaction with pupils on “Suffering in Buddhism” and “The Earthquake in Nepal” at Albyn school, which is related to the life of a Buddhist monk, his experiences in Buddhism and meditation.

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