Buddhist Rules For The Laity

What are the dos don't as prescribed by the Buddha for right living? How can an ordinary householder practice Buddhism in his day-to-day life? In this age of all-round decay, are we capable of leading a life of righteousness, purity and piety? The author D. J. Subasinha answers these and many more questions pertaining to the moral code of life, as laid down by the Buddha and later Buddhist thinkers. The author has been skillful in his handling of this translation of The Sigalowada and Vyaggapajja Suttas, ancient Pali texts of profound religious significance. This book is a systematic study of the Buddhist guidelines for right living. It contains illustrative stories, which bring home to the readers the importance of being morally beautiful and sensitive human beings. "Both positive and negative experiences arise from the mind, depending on whether your mind is transformed or not. Therefore, it is most important to control and discipline the mind. All fears and the immeasurable sufferings that we encounter arise from the mind. The Buddha taught that there is no enemy that is more powerful than the mind." -HIS HOLINESS THE DALAILAMA