Seven Sutras that are related to Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara In Mahayana Buddhism, Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara is one of the most eminent bodhisattvas whose presence is palpable in many of the famous temples in East Asia. The Sanskrit term “Avalokitesvara” means “perceiving the cries of the people in the world.” This is due […]
Monthly Archives: October 2017
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The Buddhist Way of Life for Householders The Buddha considered economic welfare as a requisite for human happiness, but moral and spiritual development for a happy, peaceful and contend life. A man named Dighajanu once visited the Buddha and said, “Venerable Sir, we are ordinary layman, leading a family life […]
10 Quotes from the Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation is one of the most successful books written by Thich Nhat Hanh. Originally written as a long letter to Brother Quang, a main staff member of the School […]
The Gohonzon is the object of worship for practitioners of Nichiren Buddhism. Nichiren Daishonin inscribed the Dai-Gohonzon on 12 October 1279 in Japan so that people in the Latter Day of the Law has an external object to focus their minds upon the “inner Gohonzon” within them. […]
10 Buddhist Songs for Children Ever wonder how to inculcate the interest of Buddhism in children? What is the ideal way to teach children about the Buddha’s teachings? Music. Music has the power to connect and open the hearts of children. By exposing the children to the meaningful Buddhist songs, […]
