The nun Sanghamitta and the arrival of Buddhism in Sri Lanka
The second half of December is the occasion for a celebration which occupies a special place in the calendar of Sri Lankan Buddhist festivals. We commemorate… Read more >
The Four Mansions of Brahma
Love, compassion, infinite joy and equanimity form what are called the four mansions of Brahmâ (Brahmâ-vihâra). These attitudes, holy par excellence, are… 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 >
How does Buddhism view death?
Contrary to a common misconception, death is not a concern of Buddhism. What must be emphasized is that the saṃsara, cycle of rebirth... Read more >
What are the founding principles of Buddhism?
To fully understand Buddhist philosophy, one must place oneself in the socio-cultural context of India at the time of the Buddha. Indian society was then... Read more >
Where, when and by whom was Buddhism created?
Buddhism was founded by a historical figure, who lived in the northeast of India around the XNUMXth-XNUMXth century BC, Siddhartha Gautama, … Read more >
What is the future of Buddhism according to doctor Dinh Hy Trinh?
I believe that Buddhism as a religion in its traditional forms has no long term future, although currently it is still... Read more >
What are examples of daily application of Buddhist philosophy in 2023?
The Buddhist philosophy being at the same time an ethics, a mental training and a holistic approach, that is to say giving a global vision of the world, it can … Read more >
What are the known links between Buddhism and neuroscience?
Buddhism was originally a philosophical doctrine based on the Buddha's study of human psychology. By carrying out a particularly fine analysis … Read more >
What is the connection between meditation and Buddhism? What is mindfulness meditation?
Meditation, called jhana in Pali, dhyana in Sanskrit, is essential in the practice of Buddhism. Basically, the practice of Buddhism is made of... Read more >
Nishijima Roshi
Pierre Taïgu Turlur, disciple of Mike Chodo Cross and successor in the line of Nishijima Roshi, offers here a short biography of the master, whose … Read more >
auspicious signs
Inventory of Ashtamangalas, the eight auspicious symbols of Tibetan Buddhism. The precious umbrella Symbol of protection from negative emotions and illnesses. … Read more >
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