Do We Not Need to Collect Merits? by Ven. Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thero
(6 min) In this sermon we further learn on why it is important we need to continue to collect merits in this life too.
Buddhist Videos
The benefit of practicing the Dhamma | Mirror of Dhamma for Kids
How can we benefit by practicing the Dhamma taught by the Buddha?
How To Make Offerings Respectfully? | Mirror of Dhamma for Kids | Episode 13
How do we make offerings in a respectful way? It is important that as much as we have the desire to collect merits by offering things, we should do so in a respectful manner. If not, there could be dangerous consequences. Hence, let us learn the ways that offerings should be made through the Buddha’s teachings and as disciples of the Buddha may we have the ability to follow these ways and gain enormous merits.
A True Story about Rebirth as Ghosts | by Ven. Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thero
(9 min) How long does suffering last in bad destinations like Hell or Ghost worlds? Let’s learn from a true story about a group of people who were reborn as Hungry Ghosts.
The Value of Receiving Advice | by Ven. Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thero
The advices from Noble Wise people are very valuable as they are given to one for that person’s benefit. Hence, this sermon explains a story of an…
Four Results for One Who Learns & Practices Dhamma | by Ven. K. Gnanananda Thero
Did you know that Supreme Buddha said that one who learns and practices the Dhamma experiences 4 results? It truly is wonderful the blissful experience for one who follows this Noble Eight Fold Path. (9 min)
The Great Bodily Marks of A Buddha | Mirror of Dhamma for Kids | Episode 12
Did you know there are thirty-two bodily marks of a Great man? A great man who possesses these marks has only two possible destinies, no other. In this video, we can learn what these two destinies are and learn another 5 marks of our Supreme Buddha.
The Marks of a Great Man | Mirror of Dhamma for Kids | Episode 11
Did you know there are thirty-two bodily marks of a Great man? A great man who possesses these marks has only two possible destinies, no other. In this video, we can learn what these two destinies are and learn another 5 marks of our Supreme Buddha.
Vipassi Sutta | By Venerable Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thero
What do we usually do when we go through troublesome times? Some may look towards astrology for answers, or request blessings. However, if we realise that we are subject to Suffering….
Thirty-two Marks of a Buddha | Mirror of Dhamma for Kids | Episode 10
Did you know there are thirty-two bodily marks of a Great man?
How to Apply Buddha’s Teachings to Our Lives? | Mirror of Dhamma for Kids | Episode 09
If as disciples of the Buddha, we do not apply His teachings to our lives, it is like pouring water into a pot where there is a hole underneath.
The Relics of Supreme Buddha| Mirror of Dhamma for Kids | Episode 08
After the Buddha attained Mahāparinibbāṇa, on a Vesak Full Moon Poya Day, the Buddha’s sacred body turned into relics, which were divided into eight portions.
Dhammapada Verses 13 & 14 | Yamaka Vagga
Did you know that lust penetrates the mind that’s not developed by meditation? (2 min)
Dhammapada Verses 11 & 12 | Yamaka Vagga
(2 mins) Beneficial and Unbeneficial things.
Dhammapada Verses 9 & 10 | Yamaka Vagga
Worthy of the yellow robe. (2 min)
Dhammapada Verses 7 & 8 | Yamaka Vagga
How not to be overpowered by Mara? (2 min)
Dhammapada Verses 5 & 6 | Yamaka Vagga
How to end hatred? (2 min)
Dhammapada Verses 3 & 4 | Yamaka Vagga
Don’t harbour these thoughts! (2 min)
Dhammapada Verses 1 & 2 | Yamaka Vagga
This is why we must tame our minds! (2 min)
Dhamma Talk in Italy | Part 2 | by Ven. Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thero
In this sermon we learn the Chakkavattisihanada Sutta, where Supreme Buddha preaches how the qualities of humans will deteriorate and how the inhuman qualities will be powerful.