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Clearing the Solar Plexus: Bring More Yellow into Your Life
While imbalance can happen to other chakras, the solar plexus is the most commonly blocked chakra in the system. Also known as the Manipura in Sanskrit, this is the third ... -
Clearing the Sacral Chakra: Balance Through Creativity, Expression, & Yoga
The sacral chakra is found about 3 inches below your naval on the front and along the lumbar vertebrae on the back. It is considered the second chakra and is ... -
A Buddhists Guide to Clearing the Root Chakra
In Buddhism, the chakras are pools of energy found within the body. There are seven main chakras, including the Muladhara or root chakra, the Svadhisthana or sacral chakra, the Manipura ... -
Buddhism & the View of Oneself: How We See Ourselves
Buddhism & the View of Oneself: How We See Ourselves & Compare to Others In today’s modern world, it is a common habit to compare oneself to those around us. Are ... -
Understanding the Buddhist Heart Sutra
Of all the Mahayana Buddhism texts, the Heart Sutra is one of the most well-known and often recited. It is short, however it is believed to offer pure wisdom. It ... -
What Is Samadhi?: Complete Absorption of the Self in Buddhism
Samadhi is described as being in an intense state of concentration. In Hindu yoga, it is considered the final stage where the practitioner reaches divine oneness. In Buddhism, the root ... -
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 ... -
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.
