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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.
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But Why A Pig?
What is Feng Shui? How is it connected to Chinese Astrology? Why am I a pig? Find out here!
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Comforting Congee
I see congee, rice boiled into a soup, as the "tabula rasa" (blank slate) of Asian food, the equivalent of the potato. You can dress it up or dress it down.
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Exploring Ladakh In The Indian Himalayas
Surrounded by the Himalayas and the Karakoram mountain range, Ladakh is India's highest and northernmost part. Here Buddhist gompas are more common than Hindu temples.
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Manage Anger Through Meditation
Learning to do simple Buddhist breathing meditation is a great way to help reduce anger and eliminate other negative emotions in your life
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My Bed of Nails
Buddhism as a tool for relieving depression.
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On Meditation
An interview with Stephanie Clement, Astrologer and author of "Meditation for Beginners". Learn about the many ways you can incorporate meditation into your daily life.
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Samsara Dog
Samsara Dog is a beautifully touching book that teaches children about reincarnation through the many lives of a dog.
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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.
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Tibetan Astrology
In this introduction to Tibetan Astrology, you'll find what your Not-So-Horrible-Scopes have in common with it and how Astrology can be a daily meditation.
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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.
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Impermanence Revisited
Further thoughts on impermanence and quotations from Buddhist teachers.
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Mantra
A brief overview of the role mantra plays in Eastern religion, particularly Tibetan Buddhism.
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Asian Art Special Exhibitions
Bronze Age China's terracotta warriors, Japan's ukiyo-e paintings and Tibet's armor are explored in a wide range of Asian art exhibitions on display.
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Buddha and the Four Noble Truths
This article provides an overview of the main concepts of Buddhism and their meanings.
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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.
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The Golden Triangle of Thailand
At a curve in the Mekong River, the three countries of Burma, Laos and Thailand converge and can be seen from the river bank. Hence the name, The Golden Triangle.
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The Shwe Dagon Pagoda
The Shwe Dagon Pagoda is the central location for demonstrations by monks in Burma's Saffron Revolution. What is it and what is it for?
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Unity Of Religions - 1
Is there a unity of thought within the Revealed Religions? I hope to explore this in the following article, as well as future ones.
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Now Showing at the National Museum
Current exhibits at the National Museum, Seoul
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Tibetans Protest in Kathmandu
Tibetan monks, refugees and supporters gather in front of the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu to protest China's violent crackdown in Tibet.
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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.
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Loy Krathong, A Thai Festival
From the Chao Phray River in Bangkok to up-country streams, the Thai people will float their little candle-lit boats on November 24th, in a festival of fun and enjoyment.
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Yo Quiero Buddha-Nature
Has the dog Buddha-nature? Ancient koan revisited.
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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.
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Kyoto -- Japanese History Within Reach
Kyoto is the ancient capital of Japan and home to countless historical sites and national treasures
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Wat?
What is a Wat? Find out here.
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BBC Sport's Olympics Monkey
Find out why BBC Sports used a Chinese legend and the Monkey King for its marketing campaign to promote its coverage of the Olympic Games.
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Never Say You're Content Until You've Seen Nikko
The city of Nikko, Japan, located in Tochigi Prefecture, is renowned for its harmony of nature and ancient architecture.
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What is Yin and Yang?
What is the origin and meaning of this ancient symbol? Does the Taoist concept of Yin/Yang differ from the Buddhist concept?
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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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What would Moses say?
The recent drive to push religion into the public school system has been argued mainly on three points: 1) Today's children lack morals and character; 2) The founders were God-fearing men and God is mentioned in the United States Constitution; 3) It will stop school violence. All three are at best misdirected and at worst false. After Congress passed a bill last June allowing schools to post the Ten Commandments on school property the social conservatives shouted "Hurrah! Now these heathens will get some religion!"
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A King of Siam
Who hasn't seen "The King and I?" Find out here what the real King Mongkut was like.
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Red Tara Practice
An attempt to explain, or at least introduce, Red Tara practice.
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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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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.
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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.
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Tragedy in the Three Gorges
An "introductory briefing" regarding the crisis and controversy surrounding the Three Gorges Dam Project underway at Sandouping, China.
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America's Religious Diversity
A 2007 Pew survey shows that religion continues to play an active role in American public and private lives, and that America is not as secular as Europe.
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How to Consciously Dream
Becoming aware of a dream while still within it is one of the more amazing feats our bodies can do. This article will outline lucid dreams and how to achieve them.
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Introduction to Kabbalah
While many may be familiar with the term Kabbalah, few might be aware of what the knowledge is or how to put it into practice.
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Pagan Symbol of the Sun
To the Pagans, the swastika was a symbol of the sun. After Hitler adopted this symbol for Nazism, its use was abandoned in Pagan magickal practices.
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Living in the Big World as a B'nei Noach (Child of Noah)
Discovering the world-wide community of Noachides and Judaism by using the web.
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Oh Come All Ye Faithful
Are we looking for God in a certain place? Do miracles only occur on designated Holy Ground? Or is the very ground we walk on Holy?
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(Part one) CP Innovative Therapies
Part one of an article on new innovative therapies for a person living with Cerebral Palsy.
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Before You Visit Bhutan...
Shagri la or paradise? The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is an exotic and intiving destination where people are happy and life is generally good. The government makes sure.
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English Playwright Caryl Churchill
As part of its 50th anniversary celebrations, The Royal Court is presenting Caryl Churchill's Top Girls in July 2006.
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Indiana Jones Omnibus Vol. 1
This impressive graphic novel from Dark Horse Comics collects together three long out of print adventures of the world's favourite archaeologist, Indiana Jones.
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