Articles related to "Sangha"

Practice is key to being a Buddhist. Practicing with a Sangha is the key to staying committed to practice.

Over the course of 3000 years, Buddhism has greatly influenced the evolution of Daoism and vice-versa, yet the two faiths remain distinctly independent from each other.

When one believes one is truly ready to follow the Buddhist path as a their religion, one's next step is to take the Refuge Vows

Theravada Buddhism is a major school of Buddhism that emphasizes self-enlightenment. Learn more about being a Theravada Buddhist, the role of the Sangha and Vipassana.

Western culture is embracing Buddhism; but knowing how to begin can be confusing. These are a few references and resources to start following Buddha's path.

Keizan Zenji is credited with not only preserving but reviving the line of Soto Zen ancestors that up until his time were almost forgotten.

This article provides an overview of the main concepts of Buddhism and their meanings.

Dorje Shugden. Whether he's a good guy or a bad guy remains to be seen. Thousands of followers all over the world say he's a Buddha while others say he's an evil spirit.

In the film Life of Buddha, Martin Meissonnier presents what is thought of as the historical Buddha's life.

How was the Thai working class created and what are the implications of this?

The 52 Ancestors in the Zen Buddhist Tradition are often also referred to as 'Patriarchs.'

Find out what the seven treasures and precious substances are in Sanskrit, and how these have been interpreted as various gems in Chinese and English.

The visitor to Myanmar - despite all the adverse publicity about its military rulers -will find a nation of gentle folk, awe-inspiring sights and great natural beauty

Because plastic is 100% non-biodegradable, plastic items that are used every day are finding their way into our water ways and creating the Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch.

There is a growing problem lurking off the Pacific Coast - a large floating island of debris, two times the size of Texas created from an abundance of plastics and trash.

Cambodian baby names are usually simple but carry deep meanings and sound romantic and special to those unfamiliar with them, meaning they are not easily forgotten.

Michael Dillon is the world's first female-to-male post-operative transsexual. He lived a rich, but tortured life.