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Meditation is a tradition dating thousands of years – yet its powerful influence on our lives remains a source of intrigue and wonder for all spiritual seekers. From Buddha to the 14th Dalai Lama (and … read more

Awakening is about opening our eyes (literally and figuratively) to the nature of our existence. It is about living with mindfulness in every moment and stepping slowly away from ignorance and unknowi … read more

Hindu traders from the 10th century onwards introduced Ganesha to the rest of Asia. Along with other Hindu gods (Brahma, Indra, Shiva and Vishnu), Ganesha was assimilated into Buddhism. The Ganesha of … read more

There lived an old farmer who had worked in his fields for many, many years. One day, his horse bolted away. His neighbors dropped in to commiserate with him. “What awful luck,” they tut-tutted sympat … read more

Buddhism has captured the hearts and imaginations of seekers of spiritual understanding across the world. Some 2,500 years ago, Siddhartha Gautama, a prince of the royal Shakya Clan of Nepal, meditate … read more