Three Women of Western Buddhism
Buddhism has come to the west in the minds and hearts of adventurers and truth-seekers. Some were women who ignored the mores and restrictions of their times to follow their …
Fasting in Hinduism
Like Buddhism, fasting is a very important part of Hinduism. How fasting is observed will differ from one person to another, depending on beliefs and customs. One person will have …
To Suffer or not to Suffer that is the Question Arguing against Unnecessary Suffering is no Fun
Arguing against unnecessary suffering is a no-brainer, and yet there are those who will argue in favor of it for religious or superstitious reasons. Who would want to suffer needlessly? …
Christians love sinners; they hate the sin
Christians are not afraid of loving sinners as some claim but they love them while at the same time despising the sin. What progress is there in exclusively loving those …
Hinduism Characteristics and Attributes of Kali
Kali, a female goddess, is an aspect of the goddess Devi, who can function separately from Devi or be absorbed by Devi. Kali is therefore subordinate and represents one aspect …
A Look at Western Views Sacred Cows in Hinduism
When the average westerner sees a cow on the loose, he feels the urge to capture and control it. I happen to live in a ranching country, where any stray …
Sanatana Dharma
I was born to a Hindu family but was never taught the basic principles of Hinduism. Everything I have learned about the Hindu religion comes from reading about the language …
Why i am a Closet Atheist
Why do people hide what they really are? It just doesn’t apply to Atheism, everyone has their secrets. From sexual orientation to preferred brands of breakfast cereal. No one is …
Can we be Good without God
Living a good life without God is a bit like playing football without a ball. There´s just no point. If there were no God, there would be no point in …
Understanding how Religious and Scientific Explanations of Reality can co Exist
I have no problem believing the scientific fact that the earth is millions of years old. I also believe the creation story about Adam and Eve. How can I agree …
Bhajans Hinduism Ashram
I find being Hindu or Hinduism as more a way of life than a religion. Hinduism teaches a non-violent approach in life, respect for elders, going forward by looking backwards …
Introduction to Buddhist Beliefs
Buddhism is in essence, not a religion as such, but a way of life, elements of which are found throughout every walk and way of life, both now, in the …
Islam does Hijab Make me less Beautiful
I am not a woman, so obviously I do not wear a hijab, or observe purdah. But I feel so strongly about this subject that I really feel strongly led …
The Buddhist View of Mind and Body
In Buddhist philosophy and psychology, the mind and body are not separate entities. Even the medical texts of Buddhist culture treat the mind and body as part of a whole …
Buddhism and Evolution Comparison
I am a biologist ‘by trade’ and have studied a form of Mahayana Buddhism, but do not claim to be a Buddhist, just a follower of the Buddha’s teachings and …
Should parents baptize their infant
It was Peter Clark who in 1752 when writing a Defense of the Divine right of infant Baptism was adamant that it was indeed a Biblical doctrine and not one …
How to Convert to Buddhism
What does one need to do in order to become a Buddhist? This is an often asked question that many people ponder. Let’s start off with some general knowledge of …
The Culture of Buddhism
The culture I researched for my culture project was Buddhism. This culture is a subculture. The purpose of there life is to reach enlightenment, “nirvana.” A lot of people think …
Understanding Atheism
Even in our modern world, many people are shocked to find that some people have rejected the notion that there is a god. Understanding why someone chooses atheism is not …
Charlie Mattingly’s ghost film attracts ghost hunters
Waverly Hills Sanatorium in Louisville Kentucky is considered one of the most terrifying places in the world. In 1961, Charlie Mattingly spent $250,000 and became the owner. He filmed footage …
He was never really there
Once upon a time, there was a girl who used to make drawings and decorated prayers to her parish priest. She wanted to be a nun because God was so …
Atheists and Morals
For centuries now God and religion have driven people to do good deeds for primarily the wrong reasons. These reasons range from a fear of God to an expectation of …
The Benefits of Chanting Nam Myoho Renge Kyo
Nam Myoho Renge Kyo is the title of the Lotus Sutra, an ancient Buddhist text which contains dialogue from the original Buddha, Shakyamuni. The promise of chanting Nam Myoho Renge …
Atheism and Agnosticism which is more Logical – Atheism
If you already consider yourself an agnostic then there is very little distance for you to go to becoming an atheist. As Christopher Hitchens stated, “You are already halfway out …
Attachment Awareness and Distraction
Central to our practice as Buddhists are the concept that it is less important to concern oneself with discovering the truth than it is to learn to let go of …
Book Reviews Road to Mecca by Muhammad Asad
Asad is an interesting man, and his autobiographical book Road to Mecca is so fascinating that it really does need to be on the syllabus of university courses on either …
God Female Woman Goddess Religion Christianity Bible Atheism Agnostics Faith
Religion has not become obsolete, by can completely understand why many would think it has. Throughout the history of time on Earth, religions have been the source of many disagreements, …
Quran Study Chapter 107 Surah Al Maun the Small Kindnesses
Faith in Allah and the hereafter is the basis of Islam; not just because it serves as a foundation of religion but also because it gives us the motivation to …
A Beginners Guide to different Forms of Hindu Music
Hindu culture has a rich and vast heritage of a variety of music forms of which devotional and classical music are most prominent. In true sense, Hindu music -‘Sangeet’ in …
Why its Good to be Atheist
I am a teenage atheist in the small town of Thomas W.V. Thomas is a very rural town with 4 churches and a population of about 600 people, 99% of …
Teaching Kids Biblical Humility
Children should be taught the concept of humility from the Bible’s point of view. Children should be taught that Jesus Christ humbled himself when he agreed to be the sacrifice …
The Three Poisons in Buddhism
If you are practicing the Mahayana path of Buddhism which can also be dubbed as “Tibetan Buddhism,” you will be taught about the “Three Poisons.” The Three Poisons of Buddhism …