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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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
Samsara in Buddhism
The concept of Samsara in Buddhism teaches that human beings have the ultimate control over themselves. -
The Middle Way
The Middle Way is a term used in Buddhism that, in its simplest definition, means a balanced approach to life. -
Meditation: Healing Prisoners' Body and Mind
Meditation has been used by people, Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike, for years to help relieve stress. What place could be more stressful than a prison? ...
