5 Things Buddhists Should Contemplate Every Day
Whether you are a life-long Buddhist or new to the religion, Buddha advised that we should contemplate the following five things every day: I am...
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Buddhist Views on Marriage and Divorce
In most societies, marriage is defined as a bond of partnership for life entered into by two people. The Buddhist view on marriage is very...
How Buddhists Should Handle Praise and Criticism
As Buddhists, we should be aware of the potential pitfalls associated with receiving praise or criticism. We must be mindful that suffering will result if...
Buddhism Basics: The Five Aggregates of Experience
In Buddhism, the five aggregates of experience are physical and mental factors that work together to produce each of our personal experiences in this world. The breakdown of...
A Healthy Body Supports the Path to Inner Peace
If nothing lasts forever, then why bother taking good care of our bodies? As we discussed in our post on Impermanence and When it Comes...
Music May Not Be for the Wise
Music fans will likely be skeptical, but the sounds that people make, including speech and music, are generally not peaceful. As such, indulging in sensations...
Is Nirvana a Band, Eternal Paradise or Something Else?
Nirvana is the final, ultimate goal of Buddhism. It is the highest state of bliss and inner peace you can reach. It is the highest,...
Can Buddhists Eat Meat?
As we discussed in the Step 3: Code of Ethics, one of the five moral precepts instructs us not to kill living creatures. As beginner...
Can Buddhists Thrive in the Modern World?
It’s a fact of life that we are all physically and mentally working harder in today’s global economy. Populations continue to rise along with new...
Do Buddhists Believe in God, Heaven and Hell?
The negative connotation associated with the term ‘atheist’ To be labeled an atheist or godless often has an insulting and derogatory connotation. It implies that...