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Buddhism and Chocolate
Western interest in Buddhism first surfaced after the fatalities of World War I left Westerners looking for a spirituality that transcended life and death. Later, Chogyam Trungpa [1], a Tibetan ... -
The Wish-Fulfilling Power of The Cintamani Stone
The Cintamani stone is said to be a wish-fulfilling stone within Buddhism. One that can open the doors to wisdom and higher knowledge. This expansion of thinking and enlightenment of ... -
The Meaning of the Lotus Flower in Buddhism
The lotus flower represents one symbol of fortune in Buddhism. It grows in muddy water, and it is this environment that gives forth the flower’s first and most literal meaning: ... -
The Lotus and the Mud: Understanding the Murky Life of a Sacred Flower
On the surface, the sacred lotus flower looks breathtaking. It’s an aquatic blossom that seems to float on the water. It folds up and disappears under the surface at night ... -
How to Grow a Lotus Flower at Home
The lotus flower is a gorgeous plant that holds tremendous meaning in the eyes of Buddhists. The blossom represents purity of the body, mind and speech. It grows with the ... -
The Symbolism Behind the Creation and Destruction of the Buddhist Sand Mandala
The sand mandala is a traditional Buddhist design constructed out of colored sand. Monks will painstakingly create intricate patterns then destroy them, an act that may be difficult for non-Buddhists ... -
Animal Death Beliefs and Rituals in Buddhism
Buddhism is based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, also known as the Buddha or Awakened One. Followers strive to attain enlightenment through the Four Noble Truths and Dependent Origination. ... -
The Second Noble Truth: The Origin of Suffering
Buddha’s Second Noble Truth is the origin of dukkha, or suffering. He realized that there was no way to end suffering if its cause was not known. -
Samsara in Buddhism
The concept of Samsara in Buddhism teaches that human beings have the ultimate control over themselves. -
Stupas in the Buddhist Religion
Stupas in the Buddhist religion are a symbol best defined as a spiritual monument. Stupas are small enough to place on a mantle or are huge buildings. The structure is ...
