Tag: Buddhisms

Buddhism, a tradition as timeless as it is geographically diverse, offers invaluable lessons on understanding ourselves and finding peace within. For those just beginning to explore its depths, the sheer volume of Buddhist texts can seem daunting. Here are five straightforward and engaging books ...

Hinduism and Buddhism are often hailed to be two of the oldest religions of the world. While Hinduism comes from Sanatana Dharma, many believe that Buddhism is nothing but a branch of Hinduism. However, it is necessary to determine that these are two different branches with various similarities and ...

I’m not going to be cutting around the edges here. Buddhism is flexible and to an extent malleable. It merged and incorporated itself into both traditional Chinese Daoist and Confucianist as well as the Japanese Shinto traditions quite well. Or so I think. I am not a history person. A lot of p...

Zen Buddhism, also known as Chan Buddhism, is a school of Mahayana Buddhism that originated in China. It is characterized by its emphasis on direct experience and meditation as a means to attain enlightenment. Zen Buddhism places great importance on the concept of “awakening” or &ldqu...

During the pandemic, one afternoon I met up with some friends near an isolated stream surrounded by a forest. We brought along some beers and had a casual chat. It was during this gathering that my friend Dharme explained the concept of Kshunyatha (Emptiness) to me. I was vaguely familiar ...

My intention in writing this piece is not to try to convert but rather to share what I have come to understand of the practice of Buddhism as it applies to me. It has helped me to grow and become a better person, more in touch with myself in relation to others and to life. Also, these lessons hel...