Buddhism is a path of practice and spiritual development. Buddhist practices such as meditation are a means of developing the qualities of awareness, kindness, wisdom and compassion. Buddhism does not ...
Introduction to Buddhism in America, is a dialogue with Buddhists and others, beginning Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Lihue Hongwanji Mission on Kuhio Highway in Kapaia. The Rev. Midori Kondo leads the ...
The significance of the arrival of Arahant Mahinda and his meeting with the Lankan monarch – Devanampiya Tissa has not diminished in spite of legends replete with strange and miraculous elements woven ...
Preface -- Introduction -- I. The life and teachings of Sakyamuni Buddha -- II. Buddhist art and buddhist beliefs: Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana, and Zen -- India ...
This is part of a series that examines Chinese belief systems: how people think and behave, philosophically and religiously. In understanding Chinese belief systems, it is important not to take terms ...
In Japan, the propagation of Zen culture dates back to the Kamakura Period (1192-1333), when it was practiced by shoguns and the Imperial Family. Zen monks who studied in China also greatly influenced ...
The article covers various facets of Buddhism such as its origin, a brief glimpse into the life of Lord Buddha, teaching of Buddhism and about Bodhisattvas. It will act as a booster for the students ...
(Seoul Selection) Many foreigners will find Won Buddhism unfamiliar compared to other forms of Korean Buddhism. It was in fact founded in the 20th century, and is claimed to be a “reformed and ...