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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 ... -
The Lotus and the Mud: Understanding the Murky Life of a Sacred Flower
On the surface, the sacred lotus flower looks breathtaking. It’s an aquatic blossom that seems to float on the water. It folds up and disappears ... -
The Power of 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, ... -
The Symbolism Behind the Creation and Destruction of the Buddhist Sand Mandala
The sand mandala is a traditional Buddhist design constructed out of colored sand. Monks will painstakingly create intricate patterns then destroy them, an act that ...