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Indra's Net
The story of Indra's net first appears in the Athara Veda circa 1000 B.C.E. The Athara Veda is one of four Vedic texts that form an ancient foundation for the ... -
Karuna for the Spiritually Imperfect
Almost everyone has that one person or that one aspect of the self that burns like a rash. Being irritated by your dismissive boss, or your people-pleasing friend does not ... -
Tibetan Singing Bowls: A Buddhist Tradition & Meditation Aid
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
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 ... -
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. -
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 ... -
Traveling the Noble Eightfold Path
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 ... -
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 ... -
Samsara in Buddhism
The concept of Samsara in Buddhism teaches that human beings have the ultimate control over themselves.
