Buddhism

This is some about Buddhism and Buddhist Philosophy.

On February 24, 2020, I attended a Buddhist funeral and cremation ceremony near a village in Thailand. In this article, I recall where the deceased was kept after death, the funeral procession, and ceremony at the crematorium before cremation.

Explains the Korwa Clock, a Tibetan Buddhist tool for understanding the effects of intentions. At 3:00 (Motivation) intentions are formed. At 6:00 (Action) intentions are acted upon. At 9:00 (Maturation). intentions start to develop and unfold. At 12:00 (Results) intentions are fully realized.

My spiritual encounter with Sukyo Mahikari, the art of giving divine light.

Buddhism flourished rapidly during the lifetime of Buddha in India and abroad. There were several reasons for the rapid rise of this religion in the sixth century B.C.

Tibetan Buddhism believes in eight significant events in the life of the Buddha which are often depicted in Stupas. These commemorative Stupas of the Buddha are built in different parts of the world.

12 common misconceptions about Buddhism being explained here. This will help you understand Buddhism better.

Buddhism is one of the oldest and most profound religions existent to date. Buddhism originated in India approximately over 2500 years ago. The Buddha was the great human being who unraveled it to us.

Jhator, or Tibetan sky burials, are extreme ways to be buried and make for a strange Buddhist death ritual. What an absolutely insane practice! What do Buddhists believe about the afterlife after all?

A short introduction to Tibetan Buddhism, and overview of rituals and rituals objects such as Mandala, Prayer Wheels, Prayer Flags etc.

Shafts of sunlight dance through branches as the apprentice arrives at the master's garden. His eyes crinkle at the beauty around him. A lone furrow worries his forehead. Unsure. Unwary. Incomplete.

It was written somewhere long ago that God sent 3 of his sons – Buddha, Christ, and Mohammed – to 3 different regions of the world to guide human’s spirituality. Buddhism established its root in China around 120 AD. It attracted a lot of devotees seeking salvation from life’s pains and sufferings. But, Buddhism main impact was in Chinese’s literature and art. Together with Confucianism and Taoism, Buddhism has become another major school of thoughts that the Chinese have lived by to the present

Are you a victim of the monkey mind? Find out what the term means, how it manifests itself, and what steps you can take to alleviate it.

What is Zen? How do you define Zen in the simplest form? The following Zen quotes by Zen masters of the ages might help you discovering your zen.

This is a story about Ajahn Siripanno, who gave up everything and becoming a Theravada Buddhist forest monk in Thailand. His father is a successful businessman with net worth of billions of Dollars.

Emergence of Buddhism took place in 500 B.C. Buddhism became one of the world's foremost religions with large followings all over Asia, especially in China, Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Burma, Sri Lanka, and Tibet.

This hub presents you with famous quotes that have been spoken by the Buddha more than two thousand years ago. Quotes are the fastest way to motivate and inspire you.

Om mani padme hum is the mantra of Chenrezig, a highly regarded deity in the Vajrayana Buddhism. Tibetan people chant this mantra in their daily lives, whether they are resting or working.

A ten-day silent Vipassana meditation course can be a scary proposition--especially when you're asked to turn over your car keys and cell phone on arrival. Here's why you shouldn't worry about being brainwashed.

A short introduction to the Dalai Lama, the Panchen Lama and the Tibetan Buddhism. The article explores the future of religious life in Tibet, in Chinese occupancy.

A summary and explanation of the six most popular Buddhas of Japan and their origins.

Buddhism wasn't always the religion of choice in China. This article gives a brief overview of it's introduction into Chinese society.

Grosse Pointe Blank (1997) Debi: You know what you need? Marty: What? Debi: Shakabuku. Marty: You wanna tell me what that means? Debi: It's a swift, spiritual kick to the head that alters your reality forever. Marty: Oh, that'd be good. I...

Brief introduction to insight meditation, its history, practice, and key points to remember when starting your practice.

The Xumi Pagoda (also called Sumeru or Summer Pagoda) is a Buddhist pagoda from Hebei province, China.

Emptiness is the secret of enlightenment. Once you see the nothing, you are free. No effort is needed. Just a different understanding. Now is the time to free yourself. Emptiness is waiting for you.

“Oh, to be the ruler of life, not a slave.” Walt Whitman. What is freedom? Is it living as we choose, our spirits unchained and unhindered by expectations and obligations? Is it releasing the inner entombed soul? A fire that stirs and wakes...

Zen is full of paradoxes. So are Zen quotes... It’s human tendency to segregate life events into good and bad. We say happiness, sorrow, pain, pleasure, life, death, friend, enemy, love, hate and so on. This duality indwelling in our mind can...

A Buddha Rupa always comes with a typical Mudra. However we focus on the five dhyani Buddha Mudras here. They are Vairochana, Akshobhya, Ratnasambhava, Amitabha and Amoghasiddhi Buddha Mudras.

Guan-Yin, a.k.a. Kwan-Yin or Kuan-Yin, is a divinity presiding over pregnancy as well as safe and easy delivery of babies at birth. Regarded as the protector of children and women, Guan-Yin sits at times with a baby in her hands. What is most...