Situated 300m south of the ancient Buddhist complex at Sarnath, the colossal standing statue of Lord Buddha and Thai temple are set within 2.5 acres of lush green gardens with fountains and blooming lotus flowers. Construction of the statue was started in 1997, although the original idea was conceived 27 years earlier by Rasmi Shashan,Continue reading “Giant Buddha of Wat Thai Temple – Sarnath, India “
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Is Achieving Liberation the Purpose? Or Is There No Purpose At All?
The Buddha taught the end of suffering — Nibbāna — as the highest goal.In the Dhammapada it says:“The highest happiness is Nibbāna.”So yes — liberation is the ultimate aim.But here is something subtle:From the ultimate perspective, the Dhamma is not about chasing a “purpose” like a worldly ambition. It is about understanding reality as it is.When wisdom fully matures:
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