#buddhism

#buddhism

For most of my life, I thought of myself as a fixed entity: This is me. These are my traits. This is who I am. I assumed I was essentially that same person who loved sugary cereal at age 8, fried chicken at 12, and tequila at 21, and who still loves those things now, even if my stomach disagrees. But this is an illusion. Neuroscience, physics, and Buddhism all agree: There is nothing fixed about us-not even close.

They often opened their home to extended-stay guests. A friend would be going through a divorce and needed a place for a few weeks while looking for an apartment, or a meditation teacher would be in town from India, bringing us tiny clay buddhas and new dishes at the dinner table. One year, my parents hosted a violinist who was performing at the local symphony for about a month. I remember watching her play violin at the top of our entryway stairs.

Macy synthesized principles of Buddhism, systems theory, and deep ecology philosophy to empower collective action toward environmental sustainability, inspiring ordinary people to heal the planet.

The disappearance of senior monk Phra Thep Wachirapamok has led to investigations revealing a sex scandal involving blackmail, lavish gifts, and considerable power within Thailand's Buddhist clergy.

The British Museum exhibition 'Ancient India' showcases the living traditions of Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism, demonstrating their deep connection to nature through various artifacts.

The wind moves, but it's the mind that truly moves. The challenge lies in finding clarity amidst fast-paced changes that leave many feeling lost.

Mohsen Mahdawi's bold declaration post-release from ICE detention underscores the courage and clarity needed in response to escalating authoritarianism since Trump's presidency began.

"The project aims to enclose the Mitsutera temple's main hall within a newly constructed building, allowing it to coexist with a hotel while preserving its historical significance."

The subject of saṃvega is a disquieting feeling that we all experience at some point, reinforcing our sense of unease about life's purpose.

In this issue, the complex themes of paradox, emptiness, and the interplay of absence and nothingness in Eastern thought are explored by various authors.

"Radical acceptance represents a fundamental principle in both Buddhism and modern psychology, and is neatly summarised in the psychotherapeutic expression: the only way out is through."

The belief in impermanence, rooted in Buddhism, allows one to embrace life's transient beauty and inevitability of change, fostering grace and humility.

Mohsen Mahdawi's detention is viewed by his attorneys as retaliation for his activism on behalf of Palestinians, undermining his civil rights and freedom of speech.