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BUDDHISTS  

A Mantra is a phrase that has special meaning. Many Buddhists chant a certain mantra repeatedly as a form of meditation. Mantras are even regarded as scared and may offer salvation.

This is the second column I wrote for Today's Fantasy Fiction.

Buddhism appeals to creative types, says Buddhist monk and professor Robert Thurman.

Understanding the Diamond Sutra is understanding the meaning of life. The message in it is universal, pointing a viable way to live a better life for Buddhists and Non-Buddhists alike.

The most significant celebration for Buddhists happens every May on the night of the full moon, when all over the world they celebrate the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha over 2,500 years ago.

How essentially masculine Muslim society is compared to Buddhists.

The majority of Thai people on the road have purchased their driving licenses illegally without ever taking a class and such things as fast or slow lane, lanes themselves, or even double yellow lines dividing oncoming traffic are completely ignored.

A brief look at one of the many problems faced by new Buddhists, and a possible solution.

This article shares information on death is handled by the Jewish culture, by Buddhists, by ancient Native Americans, and by the Irish.

Engaged Buddhism is Buddhists and non-Buddhists, monks and laymen actively and nonviolently performing acts of civil disobedience to improve the plight of man and the planet.

Ever wonder about how titles came about? And why? Have you given up concluding by deductive reasoning, logic or best of them all, faith? Wonder no more, religious foes or God fearers, these answers are as logical and deductive as can be.

After death ceremonies vary from each faith from Judaism, Islam, Christianity, etc. In Tibetan Buddhism, there's a method of burial known as sky burial. Being Buddhist myself, I didn't know what a sky burial was.

Mahayana Buddhists have a lot to say about emptiness. The idea of "emptiness" has a lot to do with the nature of existence. And the idea of existence has much to do with the problem of permanence and solidity. The problem being that neither

Regarding the early Greek Sophists theory vs Lao Tzu & Buddhists

Mt. Kailash, a revered mountain to Buddhists, HIndus, Bons, and Jains, is a spectacular vacation destination. Intrepid travelers can access Kailash from Kathmandu or Beijing. Kailash provides a vacation of a lifetime.

Buddhism is a very important religion in the countries of China and Japan. Buddhists in China and Japan are similar but they are also different in the way they express their faith through their art.

The three characteristics of existence define the Buddhist perspective of what is inevitably going to happen in every being's existence. The first characteristic is impermanence. Buddhists are very aware of the mortality of every being, even gods...

Shambhala Mountain Center offers hiking, Yoga, the Great Stupa of Dharmakaya and more ... a great day-trip from Boulder!

The teachings and beliefs involved in Buddhism

Read the history and evolution of today's multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and multilingual Malaysia, comprising of original nomadic tribes, a large chunk of Chinese and a small portion of Indians.

As a student researching the cultural differences between Eastern Asia and the Western world, I wanted to figure out if it were possible to adopt a Zen Buddhist lifestyle in America, a country of completely different values.

Some people get their religion from their heritage, others from how they personally practice and view their religion. Others use a mixture of the two.

The history of India and the effects of British colonialism

Jainism is an Indian religion that has been around since half a millennium before Christ. Practitioners taught Gandhi the value of non-violence.

Practically everyone has heard of eHarmony.com, the personal matchmaking website started by Dr. Neil Clark Warren. But did you know that eHarmony excludes all gays and lesbians from its service?

As the world grows increasingly demanding and complex, how will the concept of God change? To pose the question of is there a God, or belief in God, is loaded rhetorically. Instead of debate, communication must form an attempt at a middle ground of truth.

This paper compares Robert Thurmans work on Buddhist philosophy to the best selling book "Reading Lolita In Tehran." It relates literature to knowledge, philosophy and how it can be a catalyst to change all over the world.

Nathaniel Hawthorne's morality and focus on physical expression of imperfection is discussed.

Heaven and Hell, Devils and Angels may or may not be real. What do YOU think?

Namaste has been used for centuries as a greeting. It is gaining popularity worldwide and it's meaning is needed now more than ever.

Most experts believe that the Newars were the original inhabitants of the Kathmandu Valley, high in the mountains of Nepal, a country north of India, but their origins are shrouded in mystery.

A discussion on uses of meditation for depression and its effects on the body, mind, and spirit.

There are people who transcend narrow religious divides...and move a step closer to their creator...such people are the truly religious...This story is about one such man...

Nicheren Buddhism is a buddhism involving chanting. It was founded in Japan.

Arguments and debates among people of different religions are typically rooted in the specific details of Creation, the Afterlife, and Values. What people don't seem to realize is that the basics of these things are very similar in all world religions.

For those who seek information about Tibet, Buddhist products or even just a moment of peace, Tibet Arts is the perfect store.

This is an exploration of the life, poetry and philosophy of the postmodern Chinese poet Zhou Mengdie, also known as Chou Meng-tie.

Now on DVD, we have the opportunity to see three early short documentaries made during Herzog's creatively fertile period in the '70s, in the collection Short Films by Werner Herzog, recently released by New Yorker Video.

There is beauty in simplicity. Yet, at times the seemingly simplest of things can become complicated. Like when it's time to wash your yoga mat. Can you wash your yoga mat, and if so, how? What is the best way to do it?

Comparison and Contrast of Eastern Religions such as Daoism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Shintoism.

Religion encourages people to look hopefully to a better world to come, minimizing the social problems of their world. A link exists between religious beliefs and societal benefit. But is there a link between religion and adolescent behavior?

Buddhism had an extremely humble beginning for a religion that is now known throughout the world. Having its origin in the 6th century B.C.E., makes Buddhism one of the oldest religions in the world as well.

A basic guide to common funeral etiquette when attending funerals for Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim, Jewish and Sikhs.

It's difficult these days to find the time to work, spend time with family, exercise and stay healthy, and have fun, and also live a spiritual life.

Local knowledge is crucial in beginning and maintaining a working business relationship with a Thai company.

Somehow, somewhere along the way, all of America forgot that it was Muslims who had attacked us. Instead... it had become "evildoers."

Prayer is universal and prayer beads have been around since the beginning of time. This article examines the history of prayer beads.

Asia's best-kept secret for expatriates, Malaysia has a vibrant mix of foreign and indigenous tribal cultures, creating a veritable melting pot of peoples, traditions and religions.

The mystique surrounding Buddhist meditation is explored its role in modern Western society is assessed.

Pacific Buddhist Academy in Honolulu, Hawaii, is the first Buddhist high school in the U.S and is open to students of all faiths.