Russian Buddhism Comes to Hong Kong: A University and Community Sangha
Professor Alexey Maslov. Photo of the author Due to the long presence of Buddhism in Asia and beyond, it is widely believed that the religion has … Read more >
The appearance of the body during the rebirth in the land of bliss
At livescience.com The 21st Vow: A Buddha-like body with 32 physical characteristics Amitabha's 21st Vow is for all beings... Read more >
Buddhism and Taoism: a millennial dialogue
Chez fabiendefaye.fr Buddhism and Taoism have historically competed for influence in China, which has resulted in a complex and mutually rewarding relationship between … Read more >
The 5 precepts of Buddhism
Buddhism is a religion that has had a profound impact on human history. She was born in India over 2500 years ago, but... Read more >
Quotes about the present moment of the Buddha
Buddha did not hide his wisdom. His words were both lessons and encouragement. He taught about love, compassion,... Read more >
What is Emptiness in Buddhism?
Emptiness (or shunyata, in Sanskrit) is one of the most important and profound doctrines of Buddhism. This notion is fundamental to understanding the teaching … Read more >
Short manual of Vajrayana
Presentation of the main Vajrayana schools The Vajrayana (“Diamond Vehicle”) designates the third vehicle of Buddhism after the Hinayana and the Mahayana. Appeared in… Read more >
The adversaries of the Buddha: Intrigue, ignorance, nothing can shake wisdom
We might think that the Buddha, the very incarnation of wisdom and goodness, only attracted admiration and devotion during his lifetime. Yet he… Read more >
Vatthupama Sutta, the Cloth Sutra: The Comparison of Cloth
1. So I heard it. One day the Blessed One was staying at Savatthi, in the Grove of Jeta, the monastery of Anathapindika. There he addressed himself as... Read more >
Does Buddhism differentiate between men and women?
In fact, we must distinguish between what happens in the community of monks and nuns, the Sangha, and what happens... Read more >
The Doctrine of Karman in Buddhism
The Sanskrit word “karman” means, in ancient Vedism (XNUMXth century before the common era), the sacrifice, then the ritual act in general insofar as … Read more >
Why do we say that Buddhism is a philosophy and not a religion? Can one be a Buddhist and follow (another) religion?
Buddhism was originally a philosophy, not a philosophy speculative on ideas, but a pragmatic philosophy to live. The Buddha was considered to... Read more >
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