One emperor heard that Buddhist monks would watch sarira, or remains from the cremation of Buddha's body, and light lanterns to worship Buddha on the 15th day of the 1st lunar month, so he ordered to light lanterns in the imperial palace and temples to show respect to Buddha on this day...
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Students are encouraged to get involved in social practice during the holidays by being a volunteer or getting a part-time job, from which students can gain a lot more than their textbooks. Above all, social practice provides a platform for...
Daowu asks Shitou this wonderful question: "What is the essential meaning of the buddha-dharma?" In the Zen tradition we celebrate the inquiring mind in person-to-person encounter. "Shitou, old teacher, after practicing for all these years, please show your guts!" I offer this koan to you...
29 – 30 January 2025 Lunar New Year at Amantaka Lao Buddhist blessings, traditional dances and an enchanting dining experience under the stars. Amantaka’s Lunar New Year celebrations combine cultural traditions, rejuvenating wellness treatments and a tranquil immersion, creating unforgettable moments ...
some Buddhist countries are now trying to re-introduce the former lunar system of holidays. It is advisable to observe full moon day as a religious day to concentrate on peace and happiness by calming down the senses. Many Buddhists observe the eight precepts on full moon days, to be free ...
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Painting draws from the same well. And perhaps proper wrapping has a few drops in there too. To imbibe in these things with like hearts and minds provides much-needed harmony in a topsy-turvy world. It is a reason to celebrate. As are these holidays with their seemingly silly traditions ...
Do Pagans and Heathens celebrate the same holidays? There is some overlap in the celebration of seasonal cycles, but specific holidays can vary based on the cultural and historical contexts of each path. 5 Is animal sacrifice a part of modern Pagan or Heathen rituals? While historical practices...
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