Siddhartha Gautama was born to a rich family. But, he renounced all his riches and family and left his house in search of the truth. After many years of searching and seeking he became enlightened. Thus, he was called ‘Buddha’. Buddha means ‘the awakened one’. After his enlightenment, he began teaching and helping others who [...]
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Buddhist Mudras
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Which Buddhist Personality Type You Fit In
“Develop the mind of equilibrium. You will always be getting praise and blame, but do not let either affect the poise of the mind. Follow the calmness, the absence of pride.” ~ Sutta Nipata All forms of Buddhism contain and dwell into six human traits, which have been contained into three distinct pairs over the [...]
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Do Mantras Really Work?
” No one can fully explain the mystery of Mantras. Their magical sounds help heal physical imbalances, relax the mind, quiet the emotions and open the heart. They stimulate, activate, motivate and rejuvenate. They help you dance or sleep, laugh or cry, make love or meditate. They help you forget some one or find some [...]
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Meditation for Buddhas Enlightenment – Disturbing Thoughts and Emotions
Second and Third Satipatthanas Disturbing and destructive thoughts and emotions are a major obstacle to Buddhas enlightenment. So they are also important field of practice in Buddha Wisdom, when in company and when alone. Buddhas meditation makes good use of ones alone time to deal with negative thoughts and emotions. I introduced an attainable approach [...]
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Meditation for Buddhas Enlightenment – Liberation
The Fourth Satipatthana Satipatthana practice is an important part of Buddhas meditation, and in my previous three articles I elaborated on satipatthana 1; sensing not thinking, and satipatthanas 2 & 3; dealing with destructive thoughts and emotions. I also examined the shortcomings, purpose and likely origin of traditional scripture, and explored more suitable practice for [...]
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History of Private Spirituality
Public Religion In the context of the history of civilization, the idea of an inner, personal spirituality is a fairly new thing. For many thousands of years, religion and religious events existed in the public realm, guided by priests and other religious leaders. This was true long before Christianity arose, for example in the religious [...]
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Meditation For Buddhas Enlightenment – Introducing Satipatthana
To me, Buddhas enlightenment, which is called nirvana in Sanskrit and nibbana in Pali, is the goal supreme for the best kind of life. To me this suggests an ideal way of living where – Difficulties are dealt with competently and confidently as they arise, and do not deteriorate into real problems Experience helps to [...]
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Liberation – Philosophy Versus Buddhist Scriptures
Buddhist Truth 3; the Experience of Liberation The four “noble truths” are prominent in Buddhism, and often quoted in short summaries to the religion. They are – 1. The reality of suffering, unsatisfactoriness. (dukkha) 2. The cause of suffering (samudaya dukkha) 3. The experience of Freedom, the end of suffering (nibbana, dukkha nirodha) 4. The [...]
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Suffering – Philosophy Versus Buddhist Scriptures
The four “noble truths” are prominent in Buddhism, and often quoted in short summaries to the religion. In short, they teach that there is suffering and dissatisfaction in life, and this has its origin. There is also the experience of Freedom from suffering, and a Way of Being of Being Free in your life. In [...]
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