Jataka is an uncommon book of Khuddhakanikaya of Sutta Pitaka. In this article, different events and stories of Gautam Buddha’s previous births are narrated. The stories of Jataka are rich with the stories of moral teachings. As a reference, the politics, economics, society, culture, literature, and archeology of ancient India have been discussed in Jatakas. That’s why Jatakas have been considered as a source of ancient Indian history. In the case of writing the ancient history of India, the importance of Jataka is limitless. In order to develop the literature of the Asian continent, Jataka has got a deep influence. In this post, we shall read the origin and style of Jataka and shall read some Jatakas also. Origin and

Dana in Buddhism’ DANA’ (Gift) is a great virtue. Whatever good and welfare activities are done by men, Dana is the most significant. Dana has a special place in Buddhism. Buddhism is based on three types of good deeds, i.e. Dana, Sila and Meditation. In the previous class, we have known about Dana, characteristics of Dana, materials of gift and good effects of dana. In this post, we will read about Buddhist religious ceremonies relating to gift, its story and significance. Introduction to Dana ceremonies The Buddhists observe various religious gift ceremonies. For example, dana, austapariskar dana, Kathin Cibar Dana etc. In these dana ceremonies, gifts are primarily given to the Bhikkhu Sangha. Many people assemble in the ceremonies and

Buddha Purnima 2020 will be observed on May 18, 2020. It is the celebration of Gautama Buddha(Siddharta Gautama), the founder of Buddhism Buddha Purnima, the word derived from two words Buddha and Purnima. Buddha refers to the name of Gautam Buddha and the Purnima Refers to the Full moon. Buddha Purnima 2020 will be celebrated on the birthday of Lord Buddha in the Month of Vaishak is known as Buddha Purnima. Buddha Purnima Tithi starts at 07:07 on May 18, 2020, and ends at 06:57 on 19 May 2020. This day is celebrated as a birthdate of Gautama Buddha, his enlightenment, and death. Though it is not certain things when Gautama Buddha was born and died. According to the historian,