Sermons by Ven. Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thero

(6 min) In this sermon, we learn the great history of how Buddhism began.

(2 min) Did you know how deep the love of a mother and father is towards their children? In Supreme Buddha’s words, that love is…

(3 min) What is rain retreat? Learn about it in this sermon.

(6 min) In this sermon we further learn on why it is important we need to continue to collect merits in this life too.

(9 min) How long does suffering last in bad destinations like Hell or Ghost worlds? Let’s learn from a true story about a group of people who were reborn as Hungry Ghosts.

The advices from Noble Wise people are very valuable as they are given to one for that person’s benefit. Hence, this sermon explains a story of an…

Did you know that Supreme Buddha said that one who learns and practices the Dhamma experiences 4 results? It truly is wonderful the blissful experience for one who follows this Noble Eight Fold Path. (9 min)

What do we usually do when we go through troublesome times? Some may look towards astrology for answers, or request blessings. However, if we realise that we are subject to Suffering….

In this sermon we learn the Chakkavattisihanada Sutta, where Supreme Buddha preaches how the qualities of humans will deteriorate and how the inhuman qualities will be powerful.

We are blessed to have the chance to hear Dhamma and should take this chance to gain more merits in the short time we have.

A Dhamma sermon on the nature of Karma, consciousness and the impermanence of our life

A Dhamma sermon on the nature of Karma, consciousness and the impermanence of our life.