Karoline Gore
What Does Buddhist Sutra Say About Sustainability?
Buddhist Living
Nature and trees have always been important in Buddhism. This sacred Bodhi tree, the Gate of Time in Thailand, is a Bodhi Tree that grew into the shape of gate at Wat Phra Ngam Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthawa. ...
Why do Families Fight? Buddha’s advice for Families on Resolving Conflicts; Embracing our Buddha Nature
Buddhist Living
Buddha's teachings can be helpful in maintaining a peaceful family environment. Here, a family visits a serene Buddhist temple. Conflicts in life are inevitable, and Buddha had extensive teachings on the nature of conflict and its remedies. Conflict, ...
Buddhism Is Learning: Applying Teaching To Modern Day Practice
Buddhist Living
A monk teaching school children at Wat Temple Saraburi Thailand. Buddhism has always been centered on learning. An analysis for Boston University outlines that simple piece of historical fact; from the Indian Buddhist practice of allowing all ...
Buddhist Wisdom on Aging: Aging is a Process of Awakening and Wisdom
Dharma
Gautama Bodhisattva (before he become the Awakened One) ventured out of the palace and encountered old age (and the other "sights") for the first time. These motivated him to leave his princely life and seek the solution to ...
What Is the Importance of the Human-Nature Connection in Buddhism?
Buddhist Living, Meditation
The importance of the human-nature bond has been proven in various studies to be a vital way to promote better health and well-being. Did you know, for instance, that visiting a forest for less than 15 minutes or ...
Buddhists Have Never Feared Time – How Aging Can Be A Power In Modern Society
Buddhist Living
The way in which society is structured by age has changed radically over the past decade. International Monetary Fund statistics indicate that the number of senior citizens (over 65) will outnumber those under 15 globally, and, by 2050, ...
Color In Buddhism: Its Importance And Deep Spirituality
Buddhist Practices
A rainbow of colors Buddha — an AI interpretation of colors in Buddhism. Buddhism has given rise to some of the most beautiful art and depictions of perhaps any spiritual tradition, and it’s for good reason. As one ...