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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: ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Good Merit / Bad Merit
Good merit vs bad merit play an integral part in the Buddhist religion and helps followers advance in their understanding of life and their pursuit of enlightenment. -
Buddhist Views About Criticism
Buddhism is a spiritual path that encourages followers to renounce attachment to the world and find a more beneficial method of dealing with everyday interactions. Buddha taught that it was ... -
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 ...
