1. Mahabodhi Temple 2. Bodhi Tree Bodhi Tree The Bodhi Treeat Bodhgaya is one of the most sacred places, as it is the starting point of Buddhism. The Bodhi tree is recognizable for its heart-shaped leaves. For seven years, after Lord Buddha attained Enlightenment, he continued his meditatio...
I had bought half of the series before giving up on it – because the story is grossly inaccurate. The depicted “unconfident” Buddha (after enlightenment!) got his urna (the “spot” between his eyes, which is actually a coil of a strand of hair) emblazed upon his forehead by a god...
(This is also the Zen way which is based primarily on this teaching.) (禅宗的方法,也是脱胎于此项教导。) Here in this form of meditation, you haven't got to perform any particular action in order to develop mindfulness, 在这一种修习法门里,你无须实施 某种特定的活动才能发展念念分明的能力。
Buddhism is not merely a religion but a way of life; its intrinsic values teach all to be better human and to serve humanity. Buddhism is the religion which is practiced to gain enlightenment. Lord Buddha who propounded Buddhism is widely revered with guiding, the entire human society, toward...
and beautiful gardens that adorn this charming neighborhood. Indulge in a cup of traditional Sichuan tea, savor vegetarian delights, or simply soak in the peaceful ambiance. Whether you're seeking spiritual enlightenment or a peaceful retreat, the Wenshu Yuan Monastery Area is a must-visit destinati...
A story of enlightenment for both father and son, Finding Buddha ends with a discovery that will change Bode's life forever. You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.Reviews “As a father to a young son myself, I easily escaped into this journey of discovery and the ...
From this work you may understand the influences at work and how the women monks or nuns led their lives. The Buddha was not a misogynist. He interacted with many women in his lifetime, even after he attained enlightenment. He was extremely compassionate towards them and treated them with ...
You can view the garden through the “windows of enlightenment,” shaped like circles, which symbolize enlightenment, truth, and the cosmos. The garden behind the temple is only open for viewing during the fall foliage season.Meigetsuin Temple Yamanouchi 189, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture ...
In his writing “Earthly Desires Are Enlightenment” (http://tinyurl.com/7noeuxc), Nichiren attributed the persecutions to which he was subjected throughout his life to his past slander of the Lotus Sutra, “It was such an august and precious Lotus Sutra that in past existences I put ...
Finding their teachings unsatisfactory, he struck out on his own, and through a combination of insight and meditational practice attained the state of enlightenment (bodhi) which is said to represent the cessation of all further suffering. He then devoted the remaining 45 years of his life to ...