Buddhism is a practice that began around 2500 years ago. In the same vein, we credit its beginning and teachings to Siddhartha Gautama. A prince born 563 BC in Lumbini, now in Nepal. As a result, we refer to him as the Buddha. Thus, Siddhartha Gautama claimed to be enlightened or “awakened” at the age of 35. This he did …
KIDS MEDITATION FOR SLEEP: How Beneficial is it?
When it comes to children and sleep, there are one most common concerns for parents. That is, how to get them to bed on time every night. Certainly, nearly every parent has had to deal with the difficulty of putting a child to bed at some point. And for many parents, bedtime is a recurring nightmare. Even so, it seems …
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DAILY MEDITATION
Have you noticed how everyone is starting to practice daily meditation? There may be lots of daily meditation books, CDs calendars, apps, challenges, journals. And, also, eventually, everyone is doing it: kids, elders, couples, and families. In 2019, the world is awakening to daily meditation practices. Even more, they go into mindfulness and other spiritual practices. Most of all, here …
MIND-BLOWING BUDDHIST BASIC FACTS AND ITS CULTURE YOU NEED TO KNOW
Are you a dedicated Buddhist but lack the necessary facts to drive home your points? Here are mind-blowing facts you need to know as a core member of the Buddhist community. Certainly, we have simplified this article into five basic subheadings to make it understandable for all. Namely: Basic Buddhist Facts Facts About the Buddha Buddhist Belief Facts Facts on …
THE CORE BELIEFS OF BUDDHISM
Do you practice Buddhism? Have you been following the footsteps of a Buddhist but lack the fundamental principles to exercise fully? Then, this article is a detailed guide to see you through. Buddhism is a non-theistic system. That is to say, they do not believe in the existence of a supreme being. However, it is a way of life. And, …
The History Of Buddhism And Its Modern Belief System
Have you always found it hard reading the real history of Buddhism and its modern-day beliefs? Here’s all you need to get started. The origin of Buddhism relates to a man named Siddhartha Gautama, the historical Buddha. He was born in Lumbini (in present-day Nepal) during the 5th century BCE. Rather than being a founder of a new religion, Siddhartha …
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE BUDDHIST PRINCIPLES
There are many religious practices today. And, each religion has its own principles. As a result, they use notable terms. However, these terms are parts of the whole. They help to prove the principal idea Of what the religion is trying to convey. And, these may not agree and vary from religion to religion. But, their existence in every religion …
Why Do Buddhist Monks Wear Orange Clothes
When you see a Buddhist monk, the first thing that is likely to catch your eyes is the orange color robe he is wearing. This is because Buddhist monks wear this orange robe all the time. And, this has been the mode of dressing for monks even from the time of the Buddha. As a result, one may wonder why …
WHY DO BUDDHIST MONKS SHAVE THEIR HEADS
Shaving of the head is an old practice in Buddhism. Hence, it is a common thing to see the Buddhist monks and nuns with a shaved head. Moreover, it is natural to wonder why Buddhist monks shave their heads. Of course, it is part of the monks’ code of conduct to shave their heads. But, the basic inquiry is why …
Loving Kindness Meditation
In Buddhism, there are certain actions and practices that mark it apart from other belief systems. This includes actions underlined by their ethical belief system. Enlightenment is the ultimate purpose of undertaking these actions. Therefore, it is enlightenment or liberation, that is the ultimate goal for the Buddhist. All Buddhist traditions place a great emphasis on the practice of meditation. …
