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Articles related to "Buddhism"
The Buddhist Society The Buddhist Society was founded by Christmas Humphreys in 1924 and remains true to its original aim to publish and encourage the study of Buddhist principles. the buddhist society • theosophical society • christmas humphreys • dalai lama • oldest buddhist society in europe
Japanese Buddhism An overview of Japanese religious history, with a focus on the Tendai and Shingon Buddhist sects of the Heian period. tendai • shingon • heian • buddhist • buddhism
Taoism vs. Buddhism and Shinto Understanding Buddhism and Shinto is important for Taoists, because many people across Asia practice Shinto, Taoism and Buddhism side by side. taoism • tao • dao • daoism • taoist beliefs
Impermanence Revisited Further thoughts on impermanence and quotations from Buddhist teachers. buddhism • impermanence • dalai lama • lama zopa rinpoche • lama zopa
Requiem: Melba 1984-2002 Author's dog dies. buddhism • death • dog • dog dying • rituals around death
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. impermanence • death • desert • photographs • found items
Buddhism and Hell Deeper questions: Is there a Buddhist hell? Can one avoid it, or work one's way out of it? buddhism • hell • dharma • sogyal rinpoche • chugdud tulku rinpoche
Buddhism: A Life Of Peace Buddhism offers a pathway to peace and happiness that can be followed by all. Buddhists vow to find their true selves and gain wisdom to help both self and others escape suffering. buddhism • suffering • knowledge • mind • actions
My Bed of Nails Buddhism as a tool for relieving depression. buddhist meditation • depression • vipassana • dzogchen
All Men Are My Children The life and importance of the Emperor Asoka, who helped create Buddhism as a faith of international standing. india • sri lanka • buddhism • dharma • kalinga
Cannibals in the South Seas Cannibalism continued until the early twentieth century in parts of Indonesia. In Sumatra, Malacca and elsewhere, religion, punishment and hunger led people to eat others cannibalism • indonesia • sumatra • malaysia • vajrayana buddhism
Kaiseki: Boston-style Kaiseki - a traditional Kyoto cuisine developed along with the evolution of cha-do or tea ceremony. Kyoto is the birthplace of cha-do, kaiseki, and more. kyoto • kaiseki • tea ceremony • cha-do • kamakura
Thai Culture An Introduction to Thai culture and being culturally sensitive in the country. As more and more people visit this country, the importance of responsible travel increases. thai • thailand • culture • dos and don'ts • sensitivity
The Jatakas Has your child read Aesop's fables? Does he want to read more stories involving clever animals and wise people? Are you searching for stories that teach important life lessons every child should learn? If you've answered yes to any one of these questions, then it is time you looked into the Jatakas. jataka • buddhism • etext • books • kids
The Zen of.... Mystical and mysterious Zen has seen a growth in American pop culture. What is Zen and what makes it so useful for the art of motorcycle maintenance? zen • religion • zazen • buddhism • koan
But Why A Pig? What is Feng Shui? How is it connected to Chinese Astrology? Why am I a pig? Find out here! buddhist • buddhism • feng shui • chinese astrology • pig
Dealing with emotions (II) In this second part, I examine the concrete means we can use to live rationally with our emotions. judgment • compassion • spirituality • spiritual • religion
Doubts and Obstacles Some common obstacles to practice: attachment to bliss; sluggishness; doubt; other obstacles. buddhism • obstacles • doubt • sogyal rinpoche • neutral mind.
Moments Finding the basis of Metta, awareness, in everyday life. buddhism • metta • awareness • moments • five hindrances
Pilgrimage to India: Chapter One : Setting the Scene in Bodhgaya Descriptions of Bodhgaya, setting for teachings by the Dalai Lama, December, 1999. dalai lama • bodhgaya • teachings • december • shantideva
Srivijaya: The First Indonesian State The ancient state of Srivijaya in the islands of Indonesia is described and placed in historical context. indonesia • thalassocracy • maritime trade • islamisation • buddhism
Teachers and Teachings Recent Teachers and Teachings tibet • buddhism • drepung loseling • lhamo nuns • windhorse
The Individual and the Collective Between myopic categorizations of the individual and the collective lies the dynamic nature of Existence. spirituality • spiritual • religion • reason • objectivism
The Reiki Bliss by Linda Vaughan,RMT This article is about the popular Japanese Healing Technique known as Reiki and the little discussed state of Satori that is associated with it at advanced levels. reiki • satori • enlightenment • healing • usui
VIETNAM: On Death and Dying . Vietnamese view the soul as indestructible and that their actions while living will be compensated after their death and subsequent rebirth according to the different laws of karma in the doctrine of reincarnation. The Vietnamese Buddhists carry out the funeral rituals in accordance to these beliefs. death • dying • terrorism • vietnamese • funeral
The Buddha Tarot: Review A path to self discovery and can not only be found in the system of Buddhist Astrology but with other tools as well. "The Buddha Tarot" is one of these well worth a look. tarot • buddhism • astrology • buddhist astrology • buddhist tarot
Buddha and the Four Noble Truths This article provides an overview of the main concepts of Buddhism and their meanings. buddhism • biddhist beliefs • main concepts of buddhism • nirvana • buddha
Michio Takeyama's Harp of Burma An analysis of religion in Michio Takeyama's post-World War II novel, Harp of Burma. michio takeyama • harp of burma • japan • japanese literature • books
Japanese Religious History An overview of the religious trends that developed during the Tokugawa and Meiji periods of Japan. tokugawa • meiji • period • god • shinto
Ancient Shinto Shrines What were the shrines that the Japanese people erected to support their animist Shinto beliefs in the ancient past? animist beliefs • japanese ancient religious thought • japan before buddhism • japanese shrines • miya ancient shrines
Early Japanese Religion An overview of early Japanese religious history, with a focus on the traditions of Confucianism, Taoism and folk religion. confucianism • taoism • folk religion • religion • tao
Kundalini in Hermetic Philosophy "Kundalini" was a popular concept with Hermetic philosophers. It is favored in the West today for its mediation qualities. kundalini • caduceus • hermetic philosophy • alchemy • hermetics
Surviving Herpes Zoster in Bangkok Living in a foreign city and suffering from a sudden outbreak of herpse zoster (shingles)? Here is what to expect and how to deal with it. treatment for shingles • medical treatment for herpes zoster • medical treatment in bangkok • hospitals in bangkok • cost of medical treamtnet in thailand
Dealing with emotions (I) In this first part, I examine the nature of emotions and what it means to "deal" with them. emotion • logic • instinct • instincts • biology
Death from a rational perspective (I) In the first part, I examine the beliefs in the afterlife and reincarnation, and find them both severely contradictory. death • reincarnation • afterlife • self • identity
Death from a rational perspective (II) In this second part, I discuss death from a spiritual perspective. death • reincarnation • mind • life • theism
Foundation series - The nature of Reason In this first article about foundations, I discuss the nature of Reason, and its validation against faith and belief. faith • belief • logic • reality • knowledge
Foundation series : Enlightened morality (I) In this first part, I discuss what morality means in a rational context, and examine two spiritual issues. morality • value • values • virtue • virtues
Foundation series : Enlightened morality (II) In the second half of this article on the fundamentals of morality, I examine two complex spiritual issues. individualism • individual • self • time • temporal
Is Homocentricity a Religion ? Abe Mann talks about our misguided instinct of "homocentricity", especially as it relates to our misunderstandings about the environment. environment • animal rights • animal • animals • global warming
Learning, Laughing, Linking: Three Keys to Successful Living
Successful living. You've read, studied, even practiced. This article sums it all up, brings together all the various avenues of discovery, and makes it simple--if not easy--to live the successful, power-filled life. Get ready... new thought • new age • religion • success • joy
Mantra A brief overview of the role mantra plays in Eastern religion, particularly Tibetan Buddhism. mantra • prayer • chant • buddhism • hinduism
The meaning of life ? The demand for an inherent meaning is a religious delusion. meaning • purpose • life • christianity • christian
Wu Zetian : China's Only Empress The only empress in all of China's history broke with a Confucian tradition which not only believed that women should not rule, but that they belonged in the home. Wu Zetian gained her position with cunning and ruthlessness and then went on to be a very good ruler. Find out how it all happened. china • chinese • history • asia • asian
Autumn in Singapore Dance, music, theatre, painting, photography and prints, Hindu, Chinese and Malay Festivals, all combine to make autumn in Singapore an exciting place for art-lovers. singapore festivals and exhibitiions • diwali little india • hindu buddhist • malay festival • buddhism in india china and s.e. asia
Improving Personal Relationships By practicing simple, calming breathing meditation we learn to increase harmony and compassion in our personal relationships personal relationships • breathing meditation • learing compassion • meditation • buddhist breathing meditation
Introduction to Taoist Art What are the "origins" of Taoist art? Explore art of China's earliest dynasties, as well as the role of Taoist artists in feudal society. taoism • taoist • taoist art • daoism • daoist art
Education in Your Religious Tradition A review of institutions of higher learning affiliated with the Jewish, Muslim, Baha'i, Buddhist, Catholic, Transcendental Meditation, Seventh Day Adventist, and Protestant faiths. education • educate • higher • high • learn
I.T.T. Lincoln, International Spy Ingatius Timotheus Trebitsch Lincoln, (I.T.T. Lincoln) played many roles including British MP, clergyman, German spy, revolutionary minister and Buddhist abbot. i.t.t. lincoln • ingatius timotheus trebitsch lincoln • darlington mp • international spy • german spy |
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