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Americans traveling to Continental Europe, parts of the Middle East and North Africa, and East Asia need to learn about the bidet. What is a bidet, how do you use one, and why do you find them in hotel rooms and homes? They may somewhat resemble a toilet, but they are only used for...
Despite these differences, both Zen and broader Buddhism share the core goal of ending suffering and attaining enlightenment. Zen's methods and teachings are simply one path within the vast landscape of Buddhist traditions, offering a unique perspective on how to reach the ultimate goal of liberatio...
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There is no direct single-word translation for dharma in Western languages, however, the Christian and Platonist concept of "eusebeia" is close to the Hindu interpretation of dharma, and the Christian or Stoic "Logos" is close to the Buddhist interpretation. 2 Dhamma (Buddhism) The teachings ...
The irony that can undercut such magic becomes obvious when she gets to know the song's author. I love that combination. She's not living out some formula, pretending it always works. So, when her intentions do manifest, her visions do come true, they are far more believable and ...
yes, though I don’t always know why. Maybe I’m a Buddhist, maybe I’m a Christian, or maybe I’m an absurdist (a “circumstantialist” I once feigned in a Tsongkhapa phase). Or maybe it is just because I have a name. Yes, it’s probably that, I have a name. Why question...
The irony that can undercut such magic becomes obvious when she gets to know the song's author. I love that combination. She's not living out some formula, pretending it always works. So, when her intentions do manifest, her visions do come true, they are far more believable and ...
There are so many flying around my garden that when I just walk out the door they attack my head, fly onto my back, and even crawl up my neck. The worst part is when they fly into my sleeves and into my body. Really that is a most sacred space, how dare you. This is what ...