Personal Experience of Buddhist Practice: From Tragedy to Good Fortune World Tribune (WT): Thank you for sharing your experience with us. What was life like in Taiwan? Sue Kuan: I worked at a bank while my husband worked at an architectural firm. We had two children and lived in […]
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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 […]
Experience of Personal Transformation: Arlen Vidal In this video Arlen Vidal tells of how she used her practice of Nichiren Buddhism to find her mission as an educator who works to empower underprivileged youth.
20 Inspirational Quotes by Rumi Rumi (Jalāl ad-Dīn Muhammad Rūmī) was a 13th century Persian, Islamic scholar, theologian, Sunni Muslim, Sufi mystic. His major work is the Matnawīye Manawī, a six-volume poem regarded by many to be one of the greatest works of mystical poetry. Deemed as “most popular poet” and […]
Challenging Every Obstacle By Bill Ponce (USA) I was 19 when I came to the United States from Mexico, not speaking English and with only a seventh-grade education. By 27, I was married and had two beautiful daughters—and a drinking problem. At 33, my marriage ended in divorce, and my […]
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 […]
Personal Experience: Overcoming Digestive Problems, Chronic Rhinitis and Depression I have swept away my introverted, depressed personality. I now live with enthusiasm and a positive mindset. – Zheng Wan, Korea Raised in a poor family, I suffered from ill-health from the time I was young. My parents’ constant arguing […]
Compassion is the Foundation of Health By Master JinBodhi We have to learn to be broadminded and have a forgiving, appreciative heart in order to experience the love and beauty of this world and the wonderful people around us. – Master JinBodhi Many ailments are, at root, psychological problems. […]
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 […]
The Essence of Filial Piety By Master Cheng Yen The Long Agama Sutra says, “To guard one’s mind, being respectful and filial to one’s parents is of foremost importance. If everyone can do this, then the young will respect their seniros and there will be harmony among family members. […]
