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Alan Watts and His Views of Buddhism
Alan Watts' classic book, The Way of Zen, first published in 1957, is cited by many scholars as a hallmark text that first introduced Western spiritual seekers to Eastern spiritual ... -
The Death of Buddha
Did Buddha die a legendary death, choosing the very moment of his passing and calling on his friends to gather round him? Or did he die normally, of old age, ... -
The Conflict Caused by Spiritual Poverty Beliefs in Buddhism
Buddhism dictates that attachment to things brings inner turmoil and misery because all things on the earth are temporary. That is why, in order to stay focused on spirituality and ... -
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 Power of Group Meditation: An Ancient Practice with Enormous Impact
Modern society often views practices like meditation as positive, yet not that outwardly impactful. There can certainly be a big impact on the individual practitioner, but it’s often considered a ... -
The First Noble Truth: Suffering
Regardless of size, shape, color or background, there is one thing that all people in the world have in common: suffering. This truth was discovered by Buddha while he experienced ... -
Understanding Nirvana in All Its Forms
Nirvana is a concept deeply woven in the Buddhist belief system. The term translates from Sanskrit to mean “to extinguish.” While that sounds like a negative state, it’s actually very ... -
Kalpas in the Buddhist Religion
Buddhism is a religion with both complex and simplistic aspects. The cosmology, or system of how the world began and how it works, is a complex one that includes the ... -
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 ... -
The difference between Buddhism and Zen
A strong belief that enlightenment, a state known as Nirvana, comes from knowing true compassion for others is the basic tenet of the teachings of Buddha. The religion of Buddhism ...
