The Eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism
Ashtamangala, Sanskrit for Eight Auspicious, are symbols that point to qualities of mind. They are also referred to as bkra-shis-rtags brgyad. The symbols are supposed to bring good fortune when …
How to do Zen Meditation
These are the basics of Zen meditation; you will have to adjust and customize them to fit your life, your home, your schedule, and so on. Zen is a combination …
The Religious Development of the Buddha
The Buddha was born in roughly 560 BC in Northern India. The Buddha travelled the eastern world teaching about nirvana (the cessation of all suffering) and enlightenment the state he …
Meditation Techniques
I first learned to meditate shortly after I graduated from college over twenty years ago. I was motivated to learn to relax after I entered the working world for the …
Tara Buddhist Buddism Buddhahood Bodhisattva
Understanding Tara can be a Challenging Quest In some schools of Buddhism she is known as a female Bodhisattva, or an enlightened being of compassion and action. Other schools refer …
Everything is not Due to Kamma
Everything is not due to “Kamma” One of the main teachings of Lord Buddha is the Law of Kamma. However, this is one of the teachings which have been taken …
Buddhist Funeral Customs and Death Rites
“Even death is not to be feared by the one who has lived wisely.” Those words were spoken by Buddha himself and remain prevalent to his followers today. The Buddhist …
The History and Significance of the God Nazha
Nazha (or more correct to be Nezha, as the Chinese character for Na has two pronunciations) is a Taoist deity, popularly worshipped by Taoists across Asia, particularly in Taiwan and …
Buddhism Embracing the Temporality of Existence
Temporality is not a central subject in Buddhism but it is something that is discussed in Buddhist philosophy as it relates to other more central Buddhist precepts. All ideas about …
Buddhism Engaged Buddhism Passive Buddhism Nichidatsu Fujii Faith Thich Nhat Hanh
Traditional Buddhism advocates a withdrawal away from the affairs of the outside world, emphasizing that everything, including war, suffering, power, and oppression, is empty, or temporary and illusory. To become …
Where did everything Begin the Higgs Boson from a Buddhist Perspective
One of the admirable things about Buddhism is the very sound logical system they have developed through diligent study, experiment and debate. The Buddha taught his disciples to test his …
Basic Teachings of Buddhism
Buddhism is fast becoming a popular religion, even among Americans. It is attractive to people who prefer a secular world view, but who also want some spiritual guidance for their …
Is Karma Real
Have any of you ever heard of The Ice Man? His name was Richard Kuklinski. He murdered over 200 people. All the while, leading a happy home life with a …
The Wisdom of Zen
Wisdom is the truth of God being lived rightly from his love. The wisdom of Zen is one way to do this. This wisdom is slowly accumulated from our understanding …
Buddhism as the only Path toward World Peace
Buddhism serves to emphasize the need for peace and clear understanding everywhere. With all peace efforts with the greatest promise getting stabilized in every part of the world, the fundamental …
Buddhism Introduction to the Karma
Long ago I had a very good friend, and he had this theory that I enjoy discussing with him a lot, we used to question lives mysteries and in this …
Zen Koan Case of Polishing the Brick
Zen koan: Case of polishing the brick A novice monk was meditating in a field when the master walked up to him. Saying nothing, the master sat down and of …
A Short History of Buddhism
Like anything else, in order to understand Buddhism, we must first understand it’s rooted. As to understand how modern Buddhism began, we will first travel back in time to view …
The Truth of the Path Leading to the End of Suffering in Buddhism
The truth of the path of the way seeks to extinguish suffering through both physical and mental practices. This is achieved by following the course of the Eightfold Path; a …
Royal Religios Rigoris
Siddhartha Gautama had a life of contradictions. He was born to a mighty warrior and a member of royalty. As was the custom a seer was called on at his …
Zen Koan Sun Face Buddha Moon Face Buddha
Roshi is sick as a dog. A Zen monk inquires with great concern, “How is your health these days?” Roshi answers, “Sun Face Buddha, Moon Face Buddha!” Pointer: A Sun …
Children of Buddha
The Buddha was born Prince Siddhartha of a kingdom in India and had grown disillusioned with the life of riches and privilege that he had been born into. While riding …
Buddhism Five Precepts Vegan Vegetarian
In typical Buddhism, there are five precepts, or rules, that the Buddhist willingly takes upon him or herself. Everyone from the average laymen to monastic Buddhists, to the Dalai Lama …
Tibetan Buddhist Meditation
There are many reasons to learn meditation techniques. For non-Buddhists, meditation can be used to achieve physical and mental health and a sense of calmness and relaxation. Within the Buddhist …
Zen and Mind and that Song that goes i got my Mind Set on you i got my Mind Set on you
Zen and mind – opposites? No, the same thing? Not really. Well, you can’t comprehend zen with your mind, but zen would naturally “include” mind……but because there is nothing to …
Exploring the Theories of Buddhism and Evolution
Several different sects emerged after the death of Buddha. The more conservative group came to be known as Theravada Buddhism. Theravada Buddhism The Theravada belief system is structured on early …
What it Takes to be Buddhist
First of all, there is faith. First, you start with a healthy skeptical faith, you try meditation and/or you try chanting and you try to apply the precepts Buddha taught …
The Life of Buddha
The figure we know today as the Buddha was born Siddhartha Gautama, around 500 BCE in Nepal. He lived a very affluent life and had parents that kept him sheltered …
The Experience of Zen Moments
The title, ” The experience of Zen moments, ” like anything else associated with Zen, has a twist in its tale. A Zen moment is never experienced by you, but …
Cunda Buddhas Death
A Buddhist sutra, ‘Book of the Great Decease‘ preserves for us several tellings of the historical Buddha’s life and death. Often, Buddha was referred to as Tathagata – One[He]Who Has …
Last Teaching of Lord Buddha in Korean and Japanese Buddhist Scriptures
Comparing the sayings and teachings of Siddhartha Guatama, the historical Buddha, and the historical Jesus; one would have to be blind not to see some similarities. After all, they were …
The Buddha Past and Current Pathways
Some say Buddhism began before we can even remember. In fact, they say that Shakyamuni Buddha, the guy in all the statues, is just the current Buddha, the Buddha of …