Buddhism is quite unique on the religious landscape. Its founder, a man named Siddharta Gautama, didn’t claim to be a god or to be sent by god, he was simply a man. Who was this person who set this incredibly influential tradition in motion? Why did he influence so many people in Asia and around the world? He got the attention of people because he addressed real problems of human life. Amazon.com Widgets
All of South East Asia celebrates King Shuddodana’s son The Enlightened one or the Buddha. In fact the term âBuddha’ is now synonymous with spirituality. The Great Sage and savior of humanity left behind more for man to comprehend after his Nirvana, than mere enshrined relics. Today, the name of Gautama Buddha spearheads a whole line of symbolism. It is believed that having images, statues or any kind of impression [ Read More ]
Hinayana is the orthodox school of Buddhism. It believes itself to be the true adherent to the principles set forth by Gautama Buddha. It is the older of the two schools. Its texts are written in Pali, a common language of India which Gautama Buddha also used in his teachings. At present, it is found mainly in Sri Lanka, Thailand, Burma, etc.
According to an international survey of 400 people from 44 different countries, here are the top 10 benefits of meditation:
Looking back on Thai history, we see clearly the close relationship between Buddhism and the Thai nation. The history of the Thai nation is also the history of Buddhism. The Thai nation originated over 2,000 years ago. Also in that same period Buddhism came and has played an important part in the Thai history ever since. The Thai nation settled firmly in present-day Thailand 700 years ago. Also seven centuries [ Read More ]
Buddha statues illustrate ‘Buddharupas’ which represent the teachings of the Buddha. The path of enlightenment to achieve Nirvana is the ultimate goal of Buddhism. Buddha is the one who has learned from the truth of nature and got enlightened. Buddha is simply a human who has undergone a thoughtful spiritual alteration. A Buddha statue itself is the symbol of sacred learning, that are represented in almost every portion of the [ Read More ]
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Every time someone gives you a cup of tea, and you expect it, you collect the karma and you re-habituate the selfish mind. You harm yourself. You get the moment’s thrill but ultimately, it is not good. Don’t sit there and wait for money from someone. If you really need it and you get it, it’s wonderful; but don’t blackmail and manipulate for it.
Why do people who do good suffer while those who commit injustice go unpunished? Such questions arise when we see an event in its limited framework. No good action will yield a bad result. Or, no bad action will bring a good result. This is the law of Karma. As you sow, so shall you reap! If you sow a mango seed, a mango tree will grow. but along with [ Read More ]
He was born in Lumbini garden, under a Sal-tree, when His mother Queen Mahamaya-devi was on her way to her parents’ home. The Queen passed away one week after His birth. As a prince, he was named Siddhartha Gautama.
The statues and figurines of Buddha we see all around us are the statues of Shakyamuni Siddhartha Gautama the âBuddhaâ who was born in Kapilavastu, an ancient province of Nepal, as the son of king Suddhodana and Queen Maya Devi. The Queen had few auspicious dreams before the lord entered her womb from the Tushita heaven.
