By Samangie Wettimuny | Sunday Observer

By Samangie Wettimuny

* Navam Poya falls today | * Live in the present moment
Nothing will remain with you forever
Following are excerpts from an interview with renowned meditation guru and Dhamma teacher Most Venerable Ajahn Suchart Abhijato Maha Thera of Thailand. Q: There is a misconception among certain people that Buddhism is a pessimistic religion which is centered around Suffering, Dukkha. The ultimate happiness according to Buddhism is attaining Nirvana, the end of suffering....
5 February, 2023
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