01/10/2026
Day 11 Dhamma Class at SABS: Dhammapada Verse 17 | Bhante Dr. Chandima | August 9, 2026
This Dhamma Class offers a gentle and structured introduction to the Buddha’s teachings through the Buddhist handbook, Dhammapada—a timeless collection of verses on wisdom, ethics, and mental cultivation.
You will learn simple Buddhism through meaningful stories of the Buddha and his disciples, helping you understand the Dhamma not only as a teaching, but as a lived path applied to everyday life.
With clear language and practical explanations, the class nurtures growth in kindness, clarity, and wisdom, even amidst the challenges of modern living.
What you will gain:
-Simple and clear understanding of core Buddhist teachings
-Inspiring stories of the Buddha and his disciples
-Practical guidance for daily life
-Reflection on the mind, actions, and intentions
-A calm and supportive learning environment
🙏 May this learning nurture wise understanding and gentle living.
Speaker’s profile
Bhante Dr. Chandima was Professor of Buddhist Philosophy in the Department of Philosophy at Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines. Bhante’s recent peer-reviewed article, “Socrates and Early Buddhist Medical Ethics: Foundations of Moral Reasoning in the Care of the Body and Mind” (2025), was published in Budhi: A Journal of Ideas and Culture of Ateneo de Manila University. Bhante also presented his latest research at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Religion (AAR) in Boston, USA, in a paper titled “Custodians Without Ordination: The Ganinnānse Tradition and Monastic Succession in Seventeenth-Century Sri Lanka.”
