The Middle way Explained from the Buddhist Idea of Oneness being Emptiness
The middle path in Buddhism is not often seen to be the same middle path as being depicted in more modernistic New Age religions. New Age religions usually say to …
Children and Religion
Why am I here? What am I missing? I’ve spent the better part of my life trying to figure out the answers to these two questions. I grew up in …
Atheist Websites, Atheist Organizations, Websites for Atheists
With the prevalence of religion in our society, it is easy for atheists to feel alone. Even theists who are tolerant of other religions are often quick to assume that …
If Presented with Reasonable Evidence I would be a Believer in a Minute
Atheists are non-believers. False! I am an Atheist and I believe. I believe anything; anything that is presented to me provided it is supported by verifiable evidence. Why must I …
Judaism in the Middle East
How is Judaism in the Middle East different from Judaism in the rest of the world? It may surprise Americans and Europeans, who have only tangential contact with Judaism. It …
The Buddhist Concept of Mindfulness
Mindfulness Insight Meditation: Insight meditation or vipassana takes quite a different approach to that of calm or Samatha meditation. Whereas calm meditation is about concentrating the mind, insight meditation is …
Is an Atheist Definition of God Valid
Before proceeding to the atheist definition of god it is necessary to ask if a definition of god is valid in itself. That is to say, is it any more …
The Meaning of Om
Perhaps you’ve chanted the Sanskrit word Aum in meditation (often written Om), or listened to it on a CD. As we Westerners begin to assimilate more of the Eastern symbols …
How to Cast Hermetic Spells
“How To Cast Meditation Spells” Hermetic magic is one aspect of Hermeticism. Hermeticism is a set of philosophical and religious beliefs based on the writings of Hermes Trismegistus. It combines …
Maimonides Rambam Significance to Judaism
Maimonides, was a Sephardi Jew who lived during the time after the Golden Age of Jewry, when Jews were under persecution from not only the revival of tradition philosophy {this …
The History of the Militant Buddhist Movement during the Vietnam War
From November 1963 to July 1965, the militant Buddhist movement was the most important foundation of political instability in South Vietnam. Although the Buddhist Militant movement was a representation of …
What is a Buddhist Moment
Moment. Be in the moment. Live in the moment. Be mindful of each moment. Just what is a moment? Anyone who studies Zen, Buddhist meditation techniques or spent time in …
Other Cultures Gods
Atheists don’t believe in any gods. Claiming that everyone is absolutely an atheist doesn’t make much sense. If someone says he believes in the god of the Western religions, we’ve …
The Dating of the Historical Buddha
(originally published as A NOTE ON THE DATING OF THE BUDDHA in the Middle Way, Journal of the Buddhist Society of the UK) Most books available on Buddhism place the …
Book Reviews the Atlas of Creation by Harun Yahya
A mysterious new book called The Atlas of Creation has been showing up in the mailboxes of prominent US academics and politicians in a well-coordinated mailing campaign. You might expect …
Taking the hardest and most perilous journey of your life
Self-discovery is the hardest journey a human can take. Their spiritual journey is not measured in miles nor success. It is measured in understanding. The reason this journey is so …
Spiritual Atheists
It is an only Western cultural bias that questions the positive relationship between spirituality and atheism. Some adherents of Western religions aren’t very spiritual – they’re too brainwashed and tied …
Show Respect of the Jewish Deceased
Jewish Belief of Death and Afterlife In the Jewish religion death is not a tragedy. Death is simply part of the process. There is a firm belief in an afterlife …
Oracle cards are clairvoyant tools of the trade
Oracle cards are commonly referred to as angel cards and are a lot like a positive version of tarot cards. Because Tarot cards carry a mystical and somewhat superstitious associate, …
Identifying the Buddha in History and Circumstances
Well, I imagine there are millions of people who could write an article under this title. Identifying the historical Buddha is hardly a difficult task after all his stories can …
Happy New Year in Judaism Rosh Hashanah
The Haftoroh-or reading from the Prophets after the Torah reading for the first day of Rosh Ha-Shanah, gave me some inspiration for the Ten Days of Repentance leading up to …
The Story of the Ramayana Rama Sita and the Monkey King
Rama, Sita and the Monkey King share a number of adventures in the Ramayana, in which friendship is the force behind acts of great bravery and sacrifice. A hero of …
Hindu Holidays and Festivals Ganesha Chaturthi
Ganesha Chaturthi is the most universally celebrated Hindu festival throughout India. It is the celebration of the birthday of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed lord, the remover of all obstacles. His …
Do all Jews keep Kosher
Like almost every other question about Judaism, the answer to this question depends very much on who you ask, and who is doing the asking.’ Kosher regulations The kosher regulations …
A book Review of Mere Christianity by C S Lewis
While Mere Christianity was one of C. S. Lewis‘ most popular works, it cannot claim the number one spot. This would have to go to his timeless series, The Chronicles …
Bible Study: James’ teaching on patience
As, Christians, we understand that God finds it in his heart to be patient and forgiving of mankind. Shouldn’t we as Christians try to follow his example? Yet, it’s human …
Religion Weak Muslim War
Religion – A powerful word! Is religion for the weak? It depends on your perspective. I am a very nonreligious person, I have never needed to seek religion or even …
Why Jews Reject Jesus
Almost by definition, Judaism is a rejection of Jesus as anything more than another Jewish man, perhaps a nice one, but not in any way divine. All traditional Jewish sources …
Reflecting on death with the Tibetan Buddhism meditation
People from different ages view death differently. Some do not accept death or think it will happen to them. Some try to prevent it from happening. Others recognize or fear …
Hinduism Role and Importance of Dhanwantari
Dhanwantari, the God of Physicians, is the Hindu equivalent of Asclepius, the Graeco-Roman God of medicine and healing. He is the father of Ayurveda, the age-old system of Hindu folk …
Ten Inspirational Attractions for Atheists Agnostics and Crazy People
Is there a purpose to live without religious faith? The fact that humans, (including you, dear reader) are alive in the present moment is a miracle. Miracles that suspend the …
God Atheism Sin Devil Religion Agnostic
The reasons not to believe in god are as numerable as the reasons to believe in him or her. For every piece of evidence, one person can produce to show …