Buddhism
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What is Buddhism?
This article explores the question many wonder about: "What is Buddhism?" This is a complicated question. Please read my thoughts.
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Celibacy
An examination of celibacy -- its role in Buddhist practice and spiritual practice in general.
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Buddhism and Peace
Buddhist thought applied to today's politics.
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Windblown, Sun-Faded Fragments in the Desert
Desert walks are the catalyst for philosophizing. Frequently these days the preoccupation is with death, death as an opportunity. Impermanence is the constant theme.
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Requiem: Melba 1984-2002
Author's dog dies.
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Bad Times in Bodhgaya
This year's Kalachakra Prayer Puja is beset with misfortunes. The Dalai Lama is ill and various factions threaten terrorism and disruption.
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Buddhist New Year
Buddhist New Year falls on different days and months in different parts of the world. Review of Buddhist observances in different countries.
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Buddhism amid the Ruins
What is the history of Buddhism in Afghanistan? Do any Buddhists or Buddhist influence survive there today?
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Egoless Shopping
Where to find online Buddhist gifts for the holidays.,Where to find online Buddhist gifts for the holidays.
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Impermanence Revisited
Further thoughts on impermanence and quotations from Buddhist teachers.
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Impermanence
A beautiful spirit was with us for a while and left some songs.
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Padmasambhava
Padmasambhava, a key figure in Tibetan Buddhism.
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Women in Buddhism
Some sources for information about women in contemporary Buddhism and about traditional female Buddhist deities.,Some sources for information about women in contemporary Buddhism and about traditional female Buddhist deities.
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Medicine Buddha Sadhana, May 20, 2001
Report on Medicine Buddha Sadhana performed by the Dalai Lama recently in San Jose.
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Medicine Buddha
The Dalai Lama will give teachings in San Jose this May. He will give the Medicine Buddha empowerment May 20th. This article gives some background information on Medicine Buddha and describes personal experience visiting a Tibetan doctor.
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Destruction of the Bamian Buddhas
The world was shocked by the recent destruction of two ancient Buddha statues in Bamian, Afghanistan. Here is a sampling of commentary about this event.
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The Heart Sutra: An Introduction
A brief introduction to the Heart Sutra, which is the distillation of Buddhist thought in approximately one page of text. Links to commentary and texts in many languages.
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Losar: Tibetan New Year
Information about Losar, Tibetan New Year
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Jodo Shinshu Buddhism
A very introductory piece on the Japanese tradition of Jodu Shinshu Buddhism.
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Another Anniversary of Buddha's Enlightenment
Details of local celebration of the anniversary of Buddha's enlightenment.
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Mantra
A brief overview of the role mantra plays in Eastern religion, particularly Tibetan Buddhism.
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Reincarnation
An introduction to Buddhist ideas about death and reincarnation.
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On Pines and Needles
The author finds meaning in a dying tree.
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So Who's Nothing?
The author is overwhelmed and perplexed by nothing.
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King Ashoka
Brief history of King Ashoka, an early proponent of Buddhism.
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Formal or Informal Practice?
Considerations about a formal, guided practice of Buddhism.
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Ven.Palden Gyatso-Background and 2000 USA/Canada Tour
Background on Ven. Palden Gyatso who endured 30 years of prison and torture from the Chinese, and who is now free and devotes himself to international human rights.
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Buddha's Birthday: The Legend of Shakyamuni Buddha's Birth and When it is Celebrated
Buddha's birthday is placed by most on April 8. Here are facts and sources about that event.
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Buddhism and Hell
Deeper questions: Is there a Buddhist hell? Can one avoid it, or work one's way out of it?
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Pilgrimage to India: Chapter One : Setting the Scene in Bodhgaya
Descriptions of Bodhgaya, setting for teachings by the Dalai Lama, December, 1999.
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Pilgrimage
Pilgrimage: traditions, destinations, considerations
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Y2K THE ANCIENT WAY
Preparing for pilgrimage to India.
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Samsara - Daily Irritations
Daily irritations which undermine serenity.
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Doubts and Obstacles
Some common obstacles to practice: attachment to bliss; sluggishness; doubt; other obstacles.
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Red Tara Practice
An attempt to explain, or at least introduce, Red Tara practice.
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My Bed of Nails
Buddhism as a tool for relieving depression.
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Yo Quiero Buddha-Nature
Has the dog Buddha-nature? Ancient koan revisited.
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Teachers and Teachings
Recent Teachers and Teachings
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The Flavor of Zen
Slices of Zen
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August Kalachakra Initiation with the Dalai Lama
About Kalachakra Initiation to be offered this August in Bloomington, Indiana by His Holiness, the XIV Dalai Lama.
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Buddhist Humor
A Buddhist Humor sampler
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Bodhi Day: Anniversary of Buddha's Enlightenment
Do Buddhists have any winter holidays? As it is a religion of individual determinism, they can have as many as they want! But many observe the anniversary of Buddha's enlightenment on December 8.
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Vipassana Meditation
Vipassana Meditation: Overview
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Vajrayana Buddhism
An overview of Vajrayana Buddhism and its place in the universe of Buddhist traditions.
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Buddhism: Off the Mountain and Over the Ocean
Tibetan Buddhism enters the mainstream thought.
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