Pure Land Buddhism
By Admin Webmaster 7/13/2022 10:35:47 AMPure Land Buddhism is a somewhat unique school of Buddhism that was popularized in China, where it was transmitted to Japan.
Eihei Dogen The Founder of Japanese Soto Zen
By Admin Webmaster 4/4/2022 9:38:46 AMEihei Dogen (1200-1253), also called Dogen Kigen or Dogen Zenji, was a Japanese Buddhist monk who established Soto Zen in Japan. He is also known for the collection of his writing called Shobogenzo, a masterpiece of the world's religious literature.
What Is a Buddha? Who Was the Buddha?
By Admin Webmaster 1/14/2022 10:36:45 AMThe standard answer to the question "What is a Buddha?" is, "A Buddha is someone who has realized the enlightenment that ends the cycle of birth and death and which brings liberation from suffering."
An Introduction to Buddhist Tantra
By Admin Webmaster 12/31/2021 9:50:33 AMThe esoteric teachings, secret initiations, and erotic imagery associated with Buddhist tantra have fueled no end of interest. But tantra may not be what you think it is.
Buddhism: 11 Common Misunderstandings and Mistakes
By Admin Webmaster 12/29/2021 8:30:02 AMPeople believe many things about Buddhism that simply are incorrect. They think Buddhists want to get enlightened so they can be blissed out all the time. If something bad happens to you, it's because of something you did in a past life. Everybody knows that Buddhists have to be vegetarians. Unfortunately, much of what "everybody knows" about Buddhism isn't true. Explore these common but mistaken ideas many people in the West have about Buddhism.
<h3 class=tieudehover>What Buddha Didn`t Say About God</h3>");' onmouseout="hidetip();" />I smacked into a couple of blog posts today on the question of what the Buddha said about God. And since the websites seem to think my comments are incoming spam, I am responding to one of the posts here.
History of Buddhism in China: The First Thousand Years
By Admin Webmaster 4/23/2021 9:45:23 AMBuddhism is practiced in many countries and cultures throughout the world. Mahayana Buddhism has played a significant role in China and it has a long and rich history.
Faith and Doubt in the Buddhist Tradition
By Admin Webmaster 3/31/2021 9:24:58 AMThe word "faith" often is used as a synonym for religion; people say "What is your faith?" to mean "What is your religion?"
How Mahayana Buddhism Is the Great Vehicle
By Admin Webmaster 3/24/2021 9:15:20 AMMahayana is the dominant form of Buddhism in China, Japan, Korea, Tibet, Vietnam, and several other nations.
Women Ancestors of Zen
By Admin Webmaster 3/8/2021 10:25:37 AMAlthough male teachers dominate the recorded history of Zen Buddhism, many remarkable women were part of Zen history also.
Zen 101: A Brief Introduction to Zen Buddhism
By Admin Webmaster 3/3/2021 9:41:09 AMYou've heard of Zen. You may even have had moments of Zen—instances of insight and a feeling of connectedness and understanding that seem to come out of nowhere. But what exactly is Zen?
Gods, Goddesses and Buddhist Tantra
By Admin Webmaster 3/1/2021 10:01:18 AMGreat misunderstanding surrounds the many deities of Buddhist tantra. On the surface, the veneration of tantric deities looks like polytheism. And it's easy to assume that a "goddess of mercy,"
Basic Beliefs and Tenets of Buddhism
By Admin Webmaster 2/22/2021 10:52:38 AMBuddhism is a religion based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, who was born in the fifth century B.C. in what is now Nepal and northern India.
Which Buddhist Teachings Might Be Most Helpful?
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AM
It need saying - Buddhism is a religion
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Jizo: Japan’s Beloved Savior of Lost Souls
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Reunification the dream for South Korea’s Buddhist patriarch
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'Charya Nritya': Ancient Buddhist Dances of Wisdom and Healing in the Modern World
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Haunting the Himalayas: Spirits, Demons, and Gods in Tibetan Buddhism
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The Search for an Identity in Buddhist Studies
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Other-Power in Pure Land Buddhism
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Messages on the United Nations Day of Vesak Celebrations 2014
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Amitabha Buddha’s Three Vows of Deliverance (Part III – The 20th Vow)
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Amitabha Buddha’s Three Vows of Deliverance (Part I – The 18th Vow)
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Buddhism, the Pearl River Delta and the Maritime Silk Road
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Living on the Edge
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In each of us
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Buddhist Sutta / Sutras Overview
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Dalai Lama: Seek riches and you'll never be satisfied
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