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01. The Buddha

5 Articles

Buddha means the awakened one, the title Siddhartha received after enlightenment.

02. Buddhism

7 Articles

The Buddha Is One, Yet Diverse Are The Paths Leading To Him!

03. Fundamental Teachings

12 Articles

Simple truths which can help achieve an inborn sense of happiness.

04. Concepts + Philosophies

10 Articles

Arrive at a deeper appreciation of every living moment

05. Inspirations

46 Articles

Devoid of dogma, Buddhism relies greatly on parables to covey simple truths

06. Symbols

29 Articles

Symbols representing the Buddhist view of life and its doctrines.

07. Mantras + Prayers

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Actively develop loving-kindness-compassion through meditation

08. Rituals + Practice

12 Articles

Singing Bowls, Prayer Wheels, Prayer Flags. Simple practices with deep impressions

09. Noteworthy

5 Articles

Noteworthy concepts in Buddhism

10. Tibetan Buddhas

6 Articles

Commitment not to enter Nirvana until all beings are freed from Samsara

11. Happy Buddha

3 Articles

Plump figure & benign countenance suggest contentment and plenitude

12. Kuan Yin

0 Articles

One who hears the cries of the world and personifies the compassion

13. Meditation + Yoga

4 Articles

All that we are is the result of what we have thought; it is founded on our thoughts...

14. Destinations

5 Articles

Places where the Buddha lived and taught and his reflections throughout centuries

15. Zen

5 Articles

A radition outside the sutras, pointing directly to Man’s heart

Recent Articles

Hatha Yoga

Posted in on 6-17-13

Hatha Yoga

  Hatha Yoga originated in the 15th century, and is credited to the Indian sage, Swami Swatmarama. Literally, ‘Ha’ means ‘sun’ and ‘tha’ means ‘moon’. It also refers...

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Chakras 101

Posted in on 6-3-13

Chakras 101

Chakras are invisible centers of subtle energy aligned on a central channel alongside  the spine. Chakras are filled with mystic energy called pranic or life-force. As it spins and draws...

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Zen Story: Hidden Meanings

Posted in on 5-4-13

Zen Story: Hidden Meanings

A young Zen student was on his way to buy vegetables at the market for his monastery. On the way, he encountered a student he had seen occasionally, from a monastery some distance from his...

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Zen Story: Perfection

Posted in on 3-25-13

Zen Story: Perfection

    There once lived a priest whose duty it was to tend the garden of a Zen temple.  The priest loved trees, bushes and flowers and took great pride in his work. A low wall...

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Zen Story: Focus

Posted in on 1-22-13

An enthusiastic young Zen student sought out his teacher and asked, “Master, if I work hard, how soon can I find Zen?” His teacher replied, “Ten years.” “But sir, if I work even...

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