Buddha purnima

      Buddha purnima is also known as Buddha jayanti.This day symbolises the three important events in the life of Gautama Buddha.On this very day Siddhartha was born to King Suddhodana.On this auspicious  day Siddharatha transformed into Buddha with attainment of Enlightenment under the Bodhi tree.At the age of 80 years Buddha left his body to attain nirvana on this day only.That is why,this day which comes on full moon of Vaiskh month holds a special place in hearts of buddhists.

Buddha story-Meaning of Bhikkhu

     Once Buddha was staying at Savatti. A brahmin with the name of Panchangya-dayaka questioned Gautama, 'Oh! Gautama ,why do you call your students, Bhikkhu ?What is the meaning of Bhikku and how can one become Bhikkhu?

Buddha with Bhikkhu

     Buddha answered him, 'O brahmin, I do call my students as Bhikkhu but Bhikkhu doesn't mean beggar. The word Bhikkhu stands for him, in whom all imperfections have been conquered. The person is devoid of desire and ambition. One who doesn't wishes for money, fame, position. One who has over- powered his sense organs.

Aim of buddhism

                         Buddhism aims at the discovery and study of man's innerworld,ethical,spiritual,psychological and intellectual world.Buddhism is a spiritual and psychological discipline,that deals with man as a whole.It is a way of life a path to follow and practice.It teaches man to moral and ethical character,discipline his mind and how to obtain wisdom to realize the Ultimate Truth,Nirvana.It teaches man to abstain from doing evil and practice good with purified mind.Buddhism consists not only of study and knowledge but also practice and realization of Truth.These are the three pillars on which Buddhist philosophy stands.Knowledge without practice is fruitless and condemned.

                                                                        

Sangha

It means a group,a community or society.It has now become a traditional word for buddhist monks.Triple gem are inter related.Every buddhist has to take refuge in triple gem.Buddha - Dhamma - Sangha.Sangha practices Dhamma which follows the footsteps of Buddha.Sangha is a community of those who have realised the truth.Dhamma can only be explained by those who have realised it.Sangha makes us understand the words of Buddha and therefore Sangha is worthy of respect.