Eight Auspicious Tibetan Symbols of Good Fortune
Signs of good fortune have been established in Hindu mythology since ancient times. Tibetan...
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Category: Eastern Traditions
What Are Mandalas?
A mandala (in Sanskrit ,‘manda’ = core, quintessence ‘la’ = container) is typically a square or...
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Om Mani Padme Hum
Om Mani Padme Hum is the most frequently used mantra in Buddhism, recited by laymen as well as...
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The Spiritual Significance of Peacocks
Have you ever heard someone referred to as a peacock? If so, it probably wasn’t meant as a...
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Faith without God ― a Buddhist Perspective
If you ask a random sampling of people to define faith, chances are that they will mention God (or...
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Lotus Flower: Meaning and Symbolism
Because of its unique transformation, the lotus has long been regarded as a symbol of enlightenment, purity, rebirth, and triumph over obstacles. Read on to learn more about the poetic symbolism of the lotus flower.
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Would you climb two hours to reach this Buddhist monastery?
Perched on a cliff overlooking Bhutan’s vast Paro valley, Paro Taktsang is one of the most remote Buddhist monasteries in the world.
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Praying For the Enlightenment of Others
Enlightenment in Buddhism refers to a state of consciousness that is free of suffering and...
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Why Gratitude is an Important Element in Your Intentions
Manifesting your intentions requires being in that high vibration state of receiving. If you’re...
Mastering the Watcher
In any given situation, you have two energies that guide your reactions. The primitive part of...
Our Emotional Response to Yoga Poses
We know that yoga asanas are intended to have particular effects on the physical body. Muscles,...
Cultivating Self-Compassion
“In order to have compassion for others, we have to have compassion for...
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