Long ago in India, in the city of Seri, there were two merchants who made their living by selling pots, pans, and other household items. They would travel from village to village, each pushing a cart filled with goods. One of them was greedy and dishonest, while the other was kind and fair in his […]
The Merchant of Seri (Serivāṇija Jataka) Read Post »
In a quiet forest long ago, there lived four friends: a monkey, a jackal, an otter, and a wise hare. They lived peacefully, following the teachings of the Buddha in his past life, who had been reborn as the hare. Each of them vowed to practice generosity and righteousness. One day, the god Shakra (also
The Hare’s Sacrifice (Sasa Jataka) Read Post »
Long ago, in the depths of a peaceful forest by the banks of the Ganges, there lived a golden deer unlike any other. Its fur shone like polished gold, and its eyes radiated wisdom and gentleness. This was no ordinary creature—it was the Bodhisattva, the Buddha in one of his previous lives, born as a
The Golden Deer (Ruru Jataka) Read Post »
Long ago, on the banks of the mighty Ganges River, there stood a majestic mango tree. Its golden, sweet fruits were a rare delight and nourished a large troop of 80,000 monkeys who lived in the nearby forest. The monkey king, a noble and wise leader, was larger and more intelligent than the rest. This
Ven. Prajñānanda Mahathera, former General Secretary (1978–1988) and President (2011–2014) of PBSB, played a key role in expanding the organization’s reach. He led Buddhist NGOs in Dhaka and represented Bangladesh in global Dhamma conferences—making lasting contributions in both spiritual reform and social development across the country.
Religious Reform and Social Service Read Post »
Following the legacy of Rajguru Agnibansha Mahathera (1913–2008), PBSB continues its mission to promote Theravāda Buddhism in the hill regions of Bangladesh. As a representative at the historic Sixth Buddhist Council in Yangon (1956), Rajguru’s vision shaped PBSB into a leading spiritual and cultural institution in the country.
Walking the Path of the Great Rajguru Read Post »
As the new year begins, PBSB spreads the timeless teachings of the Buddha: non-violence, compassion, and loving-kindness. From Narayanganj to the hill districts, we embrace these values and encourage everyone to begin the year with peace in heart and unity in spirit.
A New Year Pledge of Peace and Compassion Read Post »
In celebration of the sacred Buddha Purnima, PBSB hosted a Dhamma competition that brought together participants from across the Chittagong Hill Tracts. The event was streamed live, drawing attention to Buddhist teachings and inspiring young minds to walk the path of peace, compassion, and mindfulness.
Celebrating Buddha Purnima with Devotion Read Post »
On May 16, 2025 (Friday), PBSB’s Rangamati municipal and sadar upazila branches organized a Dhamma competition in memory of the late Bimalashwa Dewan and Pingla Dewan. The event raised 500,000 BDT as a donation from their children, dedicated to education and community service. A meaningful tribute, promoting generosity and Dhamma values.
Honoring the Memory with Purpose Read Post »
Behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts they live
