✨ A Journey Through Symbols of Intuition, Growth & Centering
A poetic exploration of inner light, personal growth, and the journey back to center — reflected through timeless symbols like the lotus, waves, moon, mandala, and more. Inspired by the...
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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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Meditation FAQs
Whether you are just beginning to meditate, or helping someone else begin their own path, here are ten basic questions and answers illuminating common concepts and themes in this practical...
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The Basics of Meditation Practice
Meditation and the Body: Posture Basics Meditation is said to be the practice of being nothing – essentially relaxing the body and mind so we can become impartial observers to...
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Meditating With the Ocean
At the beach, the boundaries between sand, sea and sky become blurred. It can be hard to tell exactly where one ends and another begins. As waves reach the shore,...
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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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Wellness Quotes and Thoughts
Wellness is not just a state of physical condition. It is a philosophy that encompasses everything about the human mind, body, and spirit. And it is a subject that has...
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Basics of Meditation
You’ve likely seen meditation portrayed in movies and television as people sitting cross-legged with their heads down in silence. But what exactly are they really doing? Is this an accurate...
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5 Ways of Integrating a Mindful Practice in Your Daily Life
You don't have to call yourself a Buddhist? There are ways to help embody Buddhist wisdom on a day to day basis. Use these five steps to apply these mindful...
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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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