Dharma Book Review The Clouds Should Know Me By Now: Buddhist Poet Monks of China TWENTY-EIGHT MOUNTAIN POEMS In Jetavana Park I found a place to rest No more do I discuss the trails of the road When the sun is three hands high I’m still sound asleep No need […]
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10 Famous Temples of Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, also known as Guan Yin in Chinese or Kannon in Japanese, is the most renowned bodhisattva of boundless compassion in Mahayana Buddhism. In Chapter 25 of the Lotus Sutra, Shakyamuni Buddha urged his disciples to practice constant mindfulness of Guan Yin for […]
10 Celebrities who are Members of Soka Gakkai Soka Gakkai, which means “Value-Creating Society,” is a lay Buddhist organization under the umbrella of Nichiren Buddhism. The core practice of Soka Gakkai is to chant the title of the Lotus Sutra – “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” – and recite excerpts of […]
Top 10 Best Temples in Thailand Thailand, the Land of Smiles, is a South-East Asian country with an official religion of Theravada Buddhism. With over 93% of Theravada Buddhists in Thailand, it is thus not surprising that hundreds of thousands of Buddhist temples known as Wats can be found throughout […]
Top 10 Buddhist Temples in Japan If you wish to visit Buddhist temples as part of your spiritual pilgrimage, Japan is the country you must not miss. There are countless beautiful Buddhist temples of different traditions for you to visit. Many of these ancient temples are important National Treasures in […]
Top 10 Children Animations to Foster Courage, Resilience, and Leadership In the past, Disney fairy tales for girls such as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Cinderalla, and the Beast, and Sleeping Beauty give the message that “it is only by marrying Prince Charming can one LIVE HAPPILY EVER AFTER.” […]
10 Disney Songs that Inspire Hope, Strength and Perseverance “Just keep swimming! Just keep swimming!” – Dory, Finding Dor Going through the wringer? Wanting to have the strength to carry on in the midst of adversities? The Four Noble Truths taught by the Buddha has shown that suffering is […]
10 Inspirational Quotes from Disney Movies Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Peter Pan and Cinderella…These colourful characters are so memorable that we can never erase their lovely presence in our childhood memories. Most of us grew up watching Disney movies, ranging from Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, Beauty and the […]
Prof. Donald S Lopez Jr Recommends the Best Books on Buddhism The Professor of Buddhist and Tibetan Studies at the University of Michigan discusses the Dalai Lama stepping down as the political leader of the Tibetan government in exile and Europe’s links to Buddhism. What made you first become interested […]
Top 10 Books on Buddhism for Children If you want some assistance in choosing the right book for your little one, this list contains the most popular, highest rated, best selling books. It also explains why exactly these books are so great. Through these books kids will learn the basics […]
