Pure Land Buddhism is one of the most influential yet misunderstood branches of Mahayana Buddhism. Explore the fascinating ...
Dhamma (Dharma) is a concept generally known as ‘the teachings of the Buddha.’ Following Buddhist teachings gives many people meaning and understanding within their lives. In this video ...
But such beliefs and practices cannot overwhelm Buddhism in any way, for they have been shorn of their primitive meaning and philosophy. The Burmese who resort to astrology, alchemy, or Nat ...
How mindfulness rooted in Buddhist traditions can foster balance, self-awareness, and profound personal growth.
Post the Industrial Revolution in the 18th century, there was a progressive demand in the United Kingdom and Europe for ...
Some followers of Buddhism consider it to be a religion, while others think of it as a philosophy, practice, or way of life. The reason for the discrepancy is that there are many schools of ...
Key Chinese practices this essay will cover are ancestral rites and divination, the teachings of the philosophers Confucius and Laozi, and Buddhism. Appreciating the complexity of this rich and ...
The introduction of more sophisticated religions like Taoism, Confucianism and Buddhism did not result in the abandonment of shamanistic beliefs and practices. They assimilated elements of shamanistic ...