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The six perfections (paramitas) in Buddhism are considered “invaluable qualities” that develop during a Buddhist practice. The literal translation of “paramita” is “gone to the other shore,” a referen … read more

To the world, he is Thich Nhat Hanh. To his students, he is simply Thay. This humble, soft-spoken character is one of the most venerable architects of the current global peace movement- a Buddhist mo … read more

Zen teachings are so deceptively easy, that the novice is likely to wonder what the fuss is all about! Indeed the most fascinating aspect of this “wordless tradition” is its extraordinary purity of co … read more

The Vedic texts state that all living entities are sustained by the life-giving force called Prana. The concept plays a central role in Ayurveda and yoga and their holistic view of life. According to … read more

Teachings of the Buddha To understand the basic principles of Buddhism, it is not necessary to believe in heaven or hell or to chant mantras. The aim of the Buddha was simply to show mankind how to l … read more