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Buddhism and Emptiness
What does emptiness mean in modern Buddhism? The term is both more complex and more illusory than it may seem at first glance. Emptiness, or ... -
The Death of Buddha
Did Buddha die a legendary death, choosing the very moment of his passing and calling on his friends to gather around him? Or did he ... -
The Conflict Caused by Spiritual Poverty Beliefs in Buddhism
Buddhism suggests that attachment to things brings inner turmoil and misery since 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 ... -
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 ... -
Exploring the Many Benefits of Vipassana Meditation
Vipassana is one of the most ancient meditation methods used in India today. Gotama Buddha rediscovered this technique over 2,500 years ago. The term means ... -
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, ...
