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§2. Kapila— The Philosopher Lord Buddha

§2. Kapila— The Philosopher

Mahesh Ingole

§2. Kapila— The Philosopher     1. Among the ancient philosophers of India, the most…

Part V—The Buddha and His Predecessors Lord Buddha

Part V—The Buddha and His Predecessors

Mahesh Ingole

§1. The Buddha and the Vedic Rishis 1. The Vedas are a collection of Mantras, i.e., hy…

§ 4. Gautama who was a Bodhisatta, After Sammabodhi Becomes a Buddha Lord Buddha

§ 4. Gautama who was a Bodhisatta, After Sammabodhi Becomes a Buddha

Mahesh Ingole

§ 4. Gautama who was a Bodhisatta, After Sammabodhi Becomes a Buddha     1. Before e…

§ 3. The Discovery of a New Dhamma Lord Buddha

§ 3. The Discovery of a New Dhamma

Mahesh Ingole

§ 3. The Discovery of a New Dhamma 1. Gautama, when he sat in meditation for getting n…

§2. Enlightenment Lord Buddha

§2. Enlightenment

Mahesh Ingole

§2. Enlightenment     1. To feed himself during the period of meditation, Gautama h…

Part IV—Enlightenment and the Vision of a New Way Lord Buddha

Part IV—Enlightenment and the Vision of a New Way

Mahesh Ingole

§ 1. Meditation for New Light 1. Having refreshed himself with food, Gautama sat thi…

§ 5. Abandonment of Asceticism Lord Buddha

§ 5. Abandonment of Asceticism

Mahesh Ingole

§ 5. Abandonment of Asceticism 1. The austerities and mortification practised by Gau…