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10 Quotes that Prove Buddhism Has Some Wisdom to Share

Thus, Buddhism was born. Buddhism is the collective name of three Asian philosophies (Theravada, Tibetan and Zen Buddhism) which have as their common thread the teaching that was uttered by Gautama Buddha: that human suffering is inextricably tied to passions and attachments.

These Wise Buddha Quotes Made Me Think...

[related_articles] These Wise Buddha Sayings Made Me Think... religion, spiritual, inspirational, quotes, words of wisdom, baba recommends, buddha, Buddhism, beautiful quotes These inspiring Buddha quotes are great food for thought!

14 Inspirational Quotes About Attaining Happiness in Life

And don’t let a soul steal a drop of your happiness 14 Inspirational Quotes about Attaining Happiness in Life inspirational, motivation, quotes, poems, happiness, philosophy, joy, Christianity, Buddhism All of us want to be happy, but maybe the trick is to stop wanting and simply choosing to be happy

I Hope These Amazing Sacred Buildings Last for an Eternity

Yet, one of the most important parts of this proud Asian nation, is its adherence to the Eastern mystical religion Buddhism. This faith can be seen in some absolutely gorgeous temples, many of which are ancient, and many brand-spanking new, but all utterly beautiful.

You Couldn’t Dream Up a Place Like Sêrtar, China

H/T: www.boredpanda.com A Town in Tibetan China, Filled with Only Monks photos, travel, religion, city, culture, China, amazing places, monks, Buddhism I didn't imagine a whole town with just 10,000 Buddhist monks exists in Tibetan China.

The Sublime Beauty of the Haiku Poem and How to Write One

10 Beautiful Haikus and How to Write One nature, how to, beauty, poetry, poems, Japan, seasons, zen, literature, mindfulness, Buddhism, Haiku, poets Haiku poems are incredibly short, don't rhyme but have stilled taken the world by a storm. This is why they're considered so beautiful.

The Pretty Little Himalayan Country You've Never Heard Of

Content and Image Source: Himalayan Glacier Related articles: Travel Collection: 17 Beautiful Asian Countries Travel Collection: 20 Gorgeous European Countries The Top 10 Places to Visit in Bhutan travel, spirituality, monastery, himalaya, amazing places, top 10, Buddhism, landlocked, bhutan Bhutan

These Thai Temples Are Incredible Pieces of Art

. image source: Justin Vidamo , Marco Nürnberger , Kay Li , Nick Kembel , xiquinhosilva , jamesjustin , Feng Zhong , BerryJ Click Here For our Collection of Beautiful Mosques, Temples & Churches 10 Spectacular Temples in Thailand Thailand, buddha, temples, impressive, amazing photos, photo series, Buddhism

These Colorful and Beautiful Mandalas Are Made With Flowers

Mandala (meaning 'circle') is a spiritual and ritual symbol in Hinduism and Buddhism, representing the Universe. The basic form of most mandalas is a square with four gates containing a circle with a center point. Each gate is in the general shape of a T. Mandalas often exhibit radial balance.

How to Face the Fear of Death According to World Religions

Buddhism Source: Photo Dharma There is a famous story in Buddhism of Kisa Gotami, a bereaved mother who lost her only child. She sought frantically for a miracle-worker who could restore her child to life. Finally, she found the Buddha and desperately pleaded with him to resurrect her child.

The Ten Most Beautiful Temples in the World.

Chion-in Temple was built in 1234 CE to honor the founder of Jodo (Pure Land) Buddhism, a priest named Honen, who fasted to death in the very spot. In the 19th century, Dutch occupiers of Indonesia found a massive ancient ruin deep in the jungles of Java.

9 Kinds of Joy: How Different Cultures Found Happiness

Mudita (Buddhism) In the ancient Sanskrit language of India, Mudita means joy, but in Buddhism, it is refined even further to mean a kind of gladness that is unadulterated by personal condition and pride; being joyful at the happiness of others without attributing it to yourself or coveting it.