It has been said that, “Of all Buddhist concepts, nirvana has perhaps been the most misunderstood.” There is reason to believe that Sidhartha Gautama (the Buddha) did not himself spend much time ...

What is Vesak or Buddha Day? Vesak Day is a celebration of the birthday of Siddhartha Gautama (or Gautama Buddha)—the original “Buddha” (or “awakened one”). For some Buddhists, this ...

(The Conversation) — Theravada Buddhism is the dominant religious system in several parts of South and Southeast Asia, but there is a rich diversity of beliefs and practices in this tradition. (The ...

(The Conversation) — The Mahāyāna branch of Buddhism likely emerged around the first centuries A.D. and was most readily carried through the Silk Road and maritime trade routes. (The Conversation) — ...

The monks' journey to Washington, D.C. concluded Wednesday with the same message they've shared for the 100-plus-day journey - world peace and happiness. As thousands gathered to hear from the monks, ...

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Let’s begin by returning to our passage from the Epistle of St. James: What causes wars, and what causes fightings among you? Is it not your passions that are at war in your members? You desire and do ...