Buddhism is not only a form of religion but is also a form of spirituality. The beliefs of Buddhism revolve around beliefs and practices which are aimed at bringing you closer to the highest level in spiritual awareness and closer to Buddahood. With most of the followers coming from Asia, others coming from other regions read more
Could You Speak to The Locals If You Traveled to Tibet?
November 27, 2011 – 12:23 pm
The primary language of Tibet is actual Tibetan, but since it is derived from the many dialects of Chinese, you are more likely to get by if you can understand some Mandarin. This will work for most everybody you meet except some of the nomadic tribes found in the Far East regions of the country. read more
Meditation Provides A Better Alternative Than Medication
October 6, 2011 – 12:20 pm
Meditation provides an opportunity for the individual to distance himself or herself from the causes of stress that occurs in our everyday lives. Most people do not take the time out on a regular basis to sit in silence. When a few minutes are taken to remove the mind from the energy absorbing distractions that read more
Living As a Buddhists
September 17, 2011 – 8:19 am
Siddhartha Gautama was known as Buddha. Those who follow Buddhism are simply following in the beliefs practices and teachings of this man. The term Buddha simply means “the awakened one”. Buddha lived and taught his ways during the 4-6th centuries, in India. Today more than 900 million people are Buddhists. That is around 2% of read more
The Unique Country of Tibet
August 28, 2011 – 5:16 pm
Tibet is located in central Asia north east of the Himalaya mountains. Tibet rests on a plateau that is elevated to heights making agriculture limited in scope. Most people in this region raise and live off of their livestock, with agriculture limited to a few vegetables and barley. The people live a subsistence lifestyle, with read more
How Meditation Can Help You
July 23, 2011 – 9:12 am
When a person lives a busy and stressful life, it’s sometimes hard for them to take time and relax. Though busy lives are common these days, it’s important for someone to avoid taking on more than they can handle. Since stress can causes heart attacks, strokes and more, it’s important for one to understand that read more
Life As a Buddhist
June 29, 2011 – 4:09 pm
I have been practicing buddhism for many years. I became interested in it while I researched the subject in college. It is a religion that includes different customs, practices and beliefs based on what was taught by Siddharta Gautama. He was believed by many followers to be an enlightened one whose purpose was to free read more
Tibet
May 5, 2011 – 9:08 am
The world is full of beautiful and intriguing lands and cultures. The beauty that can be found in far off and distant lands is astounding. While many individuals are aware of such exotic countries as China and Japan many may not be aware of another still as wonderful and intriguing land. Tibet is located in read more
Meditation Isn’t Just the New Age “Thing”
April 20, 2011 – 10:26 am
There are so many benefits to meditation that most people don’t realize it should be an essential element on a person’s list of daily “to-do’s.” People who meditate tend to have lower blood pressure, tend to have less stress in their daily lives and also tend to be able to perceive the things that are read more
Buddhist Begin Again
March 25, 2011 – 6:48 am
Based on the observation by Sidhartha Gautama (566-480 B.C.) that all existence is suffering, Buddhism seeks to prevent all suffering by ending the cycle of rebirth. Further that the only way to achieve the ultimate solace from rebirth is by ceasing the inane pursuit of worldly pleasure. The “path” one embarks on is marred by read more