Why search for life’s meaning, and why turn to Buddhism and meditation? Today’s world, with all its excitements, its adventures, and its discoveries, is moving in a very fast pace. This can be very thrilling and fun-filled for the modern man, but this can also be exhausting to the soul. That is exactly the reason why . . . → Read More: The Search for Life’s Meaning in Buddhism Meditation
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Following Buddha’s death in 483 BC, his closest followers (his disciple monks) took time off their preaching to write down his sermons (sutras) and his rules (vinayas). In the old convention of Buddha, monks initially walked the countryside preaching and teaching for nine months of the year and went to sit out the monsoon period in a retreat for three months. . . . → Read More: Buddhism And The Three Chief Buddhist Sects Buddhism was begun by the followers of Siddhartha Gautama (circa 563-483 BC). He was born into a Hindu family of the kshatriya caste in what is now known as Nepal. At the age of 29, he abandonned his wife and infant son and went in search of enlightenment. . . . → Read More: A Brief History Of Buddhism Talk about faiths and there are lots of. While some religions are only limited to a specific area, there are others possessing a more universal appeal. Buddhism falls in the second category. The faith is known all over the world and has countless followers. Here are some fundamentals about Buddhism which will help you understand the faith better. . . . → Read More: What Is Buddhism All About? For Real Happiness In researching many materials regarding meditation techniques and practices, and even when working in group meditation programs, the main concern for most is the methodology. Especially in the West, people are generally most interested in the “technique” of meditation. However, it is crucial to know that the most important aspect of meditation practice is . . . → Read More: Buddhist Perspectives For Real Happiness This video presents to us a basic understanding of how Buddha began a journey to enlightenment. Simple, clear, and an enjoyable look at the basis of Buddhism and how it applies to life. Buddha Mind, Buddha Body: Walking Toward Enlightenment :: Amazon In this excerpt from “The Guide: Following the Buddhist Path,” Buddhist teacher Gen Samten explains the six realms of rebirth, as depicted in the traditional “Wheel of Life” painting. It is thought that Buddha presented the first Bhavacakra or Wheel of Life to the world. Wheel of Life: Buddhist symbols series :: . . . → Read More: Wheel of Life – Bhavacakra |
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