The Ten Meritorious Deeds in Buddhism
The ten meritorious deeds of Buddhism serve as a guide for a person who seeks a happy and peaceful life. It guides by developing knowledge and understanding of the person …
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The ten meritorious deeds of Buddhism serve as a guide for a person who seeks a happy and peaceful life. It guides by developing knowledge and understanding of the person …
“SHIV” is the real word not “SHIV + A” and in Vedic terms it means “only formless, omnipresent and almighty God”. Many religious leaders of this world argue that Hinduism …
Origins Overview of the story of origin: Through time eternal there have been the four forces in the universe. These forces are personified as the Gods Fire and Wind, and …
The Bible has much to say on the subject of worry. Jesus, in particular, spoke often of the dangers of worry and what can be done to avoid it. Worrying …
Tulsi the Indian Basil plant often grown in the courtyards of Hindu families is a revered symbol of worship in the Hindu religious tradition. The name ‘Tulsi’ connotes “the incomparable …
Zen philosophies come from Mahayana Buddhism. The word “Zen” means meditation. The goal in Zen is to reach enlightenment through focused thinking. Zen gardens provide a place well suited for …
HONOR THIS MOMENT Before you begin your day: Honor each sacred moment with a deep inhale, exhale and just let go. Begin to connect with the inner self and calm …
An important figure in a lifetime of the Islamic world Muhammad{peace be upon him]the messenger or prophet of God the Almighty. He was the chose one and was given the …
Religion does not lead to violence. It is only certain followers of religious leaders that foment violence. The teachers of every major religion have preached and practiced peace. It is …
When working with spiritual energy, one must understand the laws of the universe governing spiritual energy. These laws cannot be changed and rarely are they bent; therefore, we must abide …
I consider myself agnostic, with a slight lean towards atheism. I don’t necessarily believe that any gods or spiritual deities exist, but I also don’t outright deny the possibility of …
The basic traditions of the holy month of Ramadan are observed in the US, just as they would be done in any Muslim country around the globe. Ramadan, the ninth …
“When are you getting married?” This single-phase is the bane of my existence. How about “when I find the one”? But where? While matchmakers have been made infamous by “Fiddler …
One of the areas where science and faith find themselves most at odds is with respect to the concept of miracles, signs, and wonders. Modern science relies upon the belief …
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Would Eric Rudolph make a good neoconservative president? News Analysis: a case can be made to nominate serial bomber Eric Rudolph’s neoconservative president of the United States. “It isn’t just …
It has always amused me how defensive Muslims, or those who are moved to advocate in the ’cause of’ Muslims, are on most issues they write or speak about. The …
If you have an atheistic home, one where both parents are atheists, teaching your children about atheism isn’t too much different than teaching your children about any other ideas or …
Doing magick can be fun and rewarding. The idea for a spell is anything your mind can conjure. Get ready to tap into a part of your brain that is …
Buddhism originated in what is now Nepal around 400 BC. It was founded on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, also known as The Buddha (enlightened one). The Silk Road The …
As a born Christian I have a hard time understanding what my true disposition is of religion. I no longer consider myself Baptist or Catholic, which those are what my …
The Holy Spirit is always there. The Holy Spirit wants people to be happy, help others and do good things. The trick is to be able to listen when the …
Hinduism’s Last Change To Reform “Hinduism”, the name given to the practitioners of Indo-Aryans’ Vedic Religion, also called as “Sanatan Dharm”, is today stagnating in a fast-moving geo-cultural world where …
For many paranormal investigators and ghost hunters, shadow creatures are considered demonic. However, some paranormal investigators aren’t so quick to classify every shadow creature as being of a demonic nature. …
The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is held on Chaturthi or fourth day of the Shukla Paksh or waxing moon in the Hindu calendar month of Bhadrapad. The day celebrates the …
First of all, it is erroneous to imply that atheists even have beliefs. Whoever implies that doesn’t understand the basic definition of the word “atheist.” Let’s look a little closer. …
A decade or two ago, the majority view amongst those Britons of no particular religious affiliation seemed to be composed of two main strands. On the one hand, there was …
I met a developmentally disabled and physically challenged woman who knew only two words, the word “God” and her sister’s name. She repeated the word “God” over and over and …
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Angels are beings that have a rich history in the Christian tradition Throughout the Old and New Testaments, angels occur on a regular basis and are central to God’s work …
Do people who believe in God also believe in Richard Dawkins? Richard Dawkins’s book, The God Delusion, has been out for years but is still hotly debated. Dawkins laments that …
Where the Tale Begins Some may consider the tale a fantasy while others will swear that it is the truth all the way. The tale begins in the small African …
What is unseen is of greater substance than what is seen. What is easy to see, touch, taste, and smell, is inferior to what is spiritually discerned. In the same …
Human ego, and the importance it plays in your life, have been a constant debate since Freud introduced the world to his psychoanalytic theories in the early 20th century. Freud …