Tibetan singing bowls are a longstanding Buddhist tradition that dates back to the time of Buddha Shakyamuni. This simple tool is believed to help bring on a deep relaxation which ...

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 ...

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. ...

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.

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 ...

The Noble Eightfold Path is a vital part of Buddhism. This is the journey that one must take to rid themselves of dukkha, or suffering. It is also necessary to ...

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 ...

The concept of Samsara in Buddhism teaches that human beings have the ultimate control over themselves.

The Middle Way is a term used in Buddhism that, in its simplest definition, means a balanced approach to life.

Meditation has been used by people, Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike, for years to help relieve stress. What place could be more stressful than a prison? Meditation has made its way ...