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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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Buddhism and Chocolate
Western interest in Buddhism first surfaced after the fatalities of World War I left Westerners looking for a spirituality that transcended life and death. Later, ... -
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 ... -
The Use of Psychedelics in the Buddhist Community
There many not be a more contentious issue among the Buddhist laity than the ritual use of psychedelics to augment our practice in an attempt ... -
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 ... -
Clearing the Crown Chakra: Opening the Path to Connect to the Universe
The crown chakra, also known as Sahasrara, is associated with our spirituality. It is represented by a lotus blossom with one thousand petals. It lets ... -
Clearing the Third Eye Chakra: Open Your Mind & Body to Inner Wisdom
Considered the sixth chakra, the third eye is one of the most well-known in the system. It’s often referenced, but many do not fully understand ... -
Clearing the Throat Chakra: Let Energy Flow Through Your Voice
The throat chakra can be found at the center of the neck. It’s considered the fifth chakra and serves as a passageway for energy traveling ... -
Clearing the Heart Chakra: Restore Internal Balance with Gratitude & Meditation
The heart chakra, also known as the Anahata chakra, can be found at the center of the body. It balances the world of spirit (the ...
