4 Teachings to Guide Us Within
The deepest sense of “self” is what guides us, heals us, and ultimately helps us find our purest inner direction on the outward path of life. Here are several thoughts...
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Pema Chodron
Long before she became a Buddhist nun, a world-recognized meditation teacher or a best-selling spiritual author, Pema Chödrön was simply Deirdre Blomfield-Brown. Born on July 14, 1936 in New York...
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The Four Noble Truths in Buddhism
While Buddhism does not encourage blindly following rules and principles, it is important to know the teachings and philosophies of Buddha to understand the discipline that Buddhism is all about. The...
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The Five Bodhisattvas
Five Bodhisattvas are historically venerated in Tibetan Buddhism – Avalokitesvara, Manjusri, Tara, Vajrapani, and Samantabhadra.
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Applying the Six Buddhist Perfections (Paramitas) in Your Life
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 reference to...
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Thich Nhat Hanh
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...
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Pranas and Upapranas
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...
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Buddhism 101: Philosophy and Teachings
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...
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Dalai Lama Wisdom – Advice on Compassion, Kindness, and Patience
Spiritual leader Tenzin Gyatso, better known as the 14th Dalai Lama, has promoted peace and understanding as pathways towards universal love for as long as he has been teaching in...
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