This book discuss the path for a Lay Buddhism nonpracticing. The author after examining all the original source, show that lay-life is no impediment in realizing Nirvana. The Buddha preached the same Dharma to All, and all his disciples had also equal opportunity to enter, walk and attain the blessed state of Nirvana the highest spiritual goal in Buddhism. That many in the past has done , so is evident from numerous references in the Pali Scriptures.




Status of the Laity in Buddhism (Bibliotheca Indo-buddhica), D.C. Ahir, Sri Satguru Publications, 1996, Hardcover, 100 pages, $10.00

Preface

I. Buddha's Concept of the Laity
II. What's Nirvana?
III. The Path to Nirvana
IV. Can a Lay Buddhist attain Nirvana?
V. The Lay Disciples of the Buddha
VI. The Bhikkhu-Shanga and the Laity
VII. The Bodhisattva Ideal in Theravada and Mahayana.

Appendix

Three Sremons of the Buddha:
1. Maha-Margala Sutta.
2. Sigalovada Sutta.
3. Vyagghapajja Sutta.