What Buddhists Believe Venerable K. Sri Dhammananda Maha Thera PART I LIFE AND MESSAGE OF THE BUDDHA Chapter 1. Life and Nature of the Buddha Gautama, the Buddha His Renunciation Nature of the Buddha Was Buddha an Incarnation of God? The Buddha's Service Historical Evidence of the Buddha Salvation Through Arahantahood Bodhisatta Attainment of Buddhahood Trikaya The Three Bodies of the Buddha Chapter 2. His Message Message for All Miraculous Power The Buddha's Silence The Buddha's Attitude Towards Worldly Knowledge The Last Message of the Buddha Chapter 3. After the Buddha Does the Buddha Exist After His Death? A Successor to the Buddha The Future Buddha PART II BUDDHISM - ESSENCE AND COMPARATIVE APPROACH Chapter 4. Timeless Truth of the Buddha The Lion's Roar What is Buddhism? The Ultimate Truth Two Main Schools of Buddhism Chapter 5. Basic Doctrines Tri-Pitaka(or Tipitaka) What is Abhidhamma? Mind and Matter(Nama-Rupa) Four Noble Truths The Noble Eightfold Path: The Middle Way Everything is changeable What is Kamma Rebirth Nibbana Law of Dependent Origination Eternalism and Nihilism Can the First Cause be Known Is There an Eternal Soul? Chapter 6. Buddhism Vis-A-Vis Other Approaches Is Buddhism Similar to Other Contemporary Teachings in India? Is Buddhism a Theory or a Philosophy? Is Buddhism Pessimistic ? Is Buddhism Atheistic? PART III LEADING A BUDDHIST LIFE Chapter 7. Moral Foundation For Mankind What is the Purpose of Life? Buddhism for Man in Society The Buddhist Way of Life for Householders Chapter 8. Buddhist Morality and Practice Buddhist Ethics What is Vinaya? Ten Meritorious and Ten Evil Actions Precepts Loving-Kindness Real Charity The Buddhist Attitude to Animal Life The Need for Tolerance Today Buddhist Funeral Rites Chapter 9. Dhamma and Ourselves as Refuge Why We take Refuge in the Buddha No Self Surrender No Sinners Do It Yourself Man is Responsible for Everything Man is His Own Jailor You Protect Yourself How to Save Yourself Chapter 10. Prayer, Meditation and Religious Practices Faith, Confidence and Devotion The Meaning of Prayer Meditation The Significance of Paritta Chanting Are Buddhists Idol Worshippers? Religious Significance of Fasting Vegetarianism The Moon and Religious Observances PART IV HUMAN LIFE IN SOCIETY Chapter 11. Life and Culture Traditions, Customs and Festivals Buddhism and Women Buddhism and Politics Chapter 12. Marriage, Birth Control and Death Buddhist Views on Marriage Why Does the World Population Increase? PART V A RELIGION FOR REAL HUMAN PROGRESS Chapter 13. Nature, Value and Choice of Religious Beliefs Man and Religion Which is the Proper Religion? Moral and Spiritual Development The God Idea Changing of Religious Label Before Death Short-cut to Paradise Chapter 14. Promoter of True Human Culture Modern Religion Religion in a Scientific Age Religion of Freedom Buddhist Missionaries Chapter 15. War and Peace Why is There No Peace? Can We Justify War? Can a Buddhist Join the Army? Mercy Killing PART VI THIS WORLD AND OTHER WORLDS Chapter 16. Realms of Existence The Origin of the World Other World Systems The Buddhist Concept of Heaven and Hell Belief in Deities (Devas) Spirit World The Significance of Transference of Merits to the Departed Chapter 17. Divination and Dreams Astrology and Astronomy Fortune-Telling and Charms Consulting Mediums Dreams and Their Significance Faith Healing Superstitions and Dogmas.

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