The Five Precepts Buddhism

The Five Precepts Buddhism

A Householder's Guide to Daily Practice - (Eliminating Unwholesome Kamma) If you have learned that Gotama Buddha taught....no killing, no stealing, no sexual misconduct, no lying, and no intoxicants...then there are aspects of The Five Precepts that you have not yet...

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What is a Buddhist prayer flag?

What is a Buddhist prayer flag?

Tibetan Buddhist prayer flag, which has a rectangular piece of cloth that comes in the form of five different colors is often hung at various natural features for the benefit of all sentient beings to promote compassion, peace, and wellness. "When one's spiritual...

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What is meditation? What is loving-kindness meditation?

What is meditation? What is loving-kindness meditation?

What is Meditation, as we say, helps in achieving peace of mind thereby alleviating the conflicting emotions within a person which often give rise to suffering. In meditation, we concentrate on our thoughts while simultaneously focussing on an anchor that helps us in...

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What Is Zen Buddhism and How Do You Practice It?

What Is Zen Buddhism and How Do You Practice It?

The word “Zen” was originally the Japanese pronunciation for the Chinese word “Ch’an,” which in itself was a transliteration of the Sanskrit word “Dhyana” which means concentration or meditation. In the eighth century, this philosophical doctrine of cut to down,...

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