Foreword
Author's
Note
PART I
LIFE AND MESSAGE OF THE BUDDHA
Chapter 1. Life and Nature
of the Buddha
Gautama,
the Buddha
His
Renunciation
Nature
of the Buddha
Was
Buddha an Incarnation of God?
The
Buddha's Service
Historical
Evidence of the Buddha
Salvation
Through Arahantahood
Bodhisatta
Attainment
of Buddhahood
Trikaya
The Three Bodies of the Buddha
Chapter 2. His Message
Message
for All
Miraculous
Power
The
Buddha's Silence
The
Buddha's Attitude Towards Worldly Knowledge
The
Last Message of the Buddha
Chapter 3. After the Buddha
Does
the Buddha Exist After His Death?
A
Successor to the Buddha
The
Future Buddha
PART II
BUDDHISM - ESSENCE AND COMPARATIVE APPROACH
Chapter 4. Timeless Truth of the
Buddha
The
Lion's Roar
What
is Buddhism?
The
Ultimate Truth
Two
Main Schools of Buddhism
Chapter 5. Basic Doctrines
Tri-Pitaka(or
Tipitaka)
What
is Abhidhamma?
Mind
and Matter(Nama-Rupa)
Four
Noble Truths
The
Noble Eightfold Path: The Middle Way
Everything
is changeable
What
is Kamma
Rebirth
Nibbana
Law
of Dependent Origination
Eternalism
and Nihilism
Can
the First Cause be Known
Is
There an Eternal Soul?
Chapter 6. Buddhism Vis-A-Vis
Other Approaches
Is
Buddhism Similar to Other Contemporary Teachings in India?
Is
Buddhism a Theory or a Philosophy?
Is
Buddhism Pessimistic ?
Is
Buddhism Atheistic?
PART III
LEADING A BUDDHIST LIFE
Chapter 7. Moral Foundation For
Mankind
What
is the Purpose of Life?
Buddhism
for Man in Society
The
Buddhist Way of Life for Householders
Chapter 8. Buddhist Morality and
Practice
Buddhist
Ethics
What
is Vinaya?
Ten
Meritorious and Ten Evil Actions
Precepts
Loving-Kindness
Real
Charity
The
Buddhist Attitude to Animal Life
The
Need for Tolerance Today
Buddhist
Funeral Rites |
Chapter 9. Dhamma and Ourselves
as Refuge
Why
We take Refuge in the Buddha
No
Self Surrender
No
Sinners
Do
It Yourself
Man
is Responsible for Everything
Man
is His Own Jailor
You
Protect Yourself
How
to Save Yourself
Chapter 10. Prayer, Meditation
and Religious Practices
Faith,
Confidence and Devotion
The
Meaning of Prayer
Meditation
The
Significance of Paritta Chanting
Are
Buddhists Idol Worshippers?
Religious
Significance of Fasting
Vegetarianism
The
Moon and Religious Observances
PART IV
HUMAN LIFE IN SOCIETY
Chapter 11. Life and Culture
Traditions,
Customs and Festivals
Buddhism
and Women
Buddhism
and Politics
Chapter 12. Marriage, Birth
Control and Death
Buddhist
Views on Marriage
Why
Does the World Population Increase?
PART V
A RELIGION FOR REAL HUMAN PROGRESS
Chapter 13. Nature, Value and
Choice of Religious Beliefs
Man
and Religion
Which
is the Proper Religion?
Moral
and Spiritual Development
The
God Idea
Changing
of Religious Label Before Death
Short-cut
to Paradise
Chapter 14. Promoter of True
Human Culture
Modern
Religion
Religion
in a Scientific Age
Religion
of Freedom
Buddhist
Missionaries
Chapter 15. War and Peace
Why
is There No Peace?
Can
We Justify War?
Can
a Buddhist Join the Army?
Mercy
Killing
PART VI
THIS WORLD AND OTHER WORLDS
Chapter 16. Realms of Existence
The
Origin of the World
Other
World Systems
The
Buddhist Concept of Heaven and Hell
Belief
in Deities (Devas)
Spirit
World
The
Significance of Transference of Merits to the Departed
Chapter 17. Divination and
Dreams
Astrology
and Astronomy
Fortune-Telling
and Charms
Consulting
Mediums
Dreams
and Their Significance
Faith
Healing
Superstitions
and Dogmas |