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By the time Buddhism reached China, written scripts had become highly developed, and the numerical mnemonic devices noted in earlier Buddhism became gradually redundant as more textually elaborate Suttas like the Lotus Sutra appeared.

There are many rewards along the spiritual path. Among them, enlightenment represents the very pinnacle. Let's explore the 4 stages of enlightenment according to Theravada Buddhism, the type of Buddhism found in Southeast Asia...

One of the best Buddhist Meditation Schools is Thai Buddhism Forest Tradition. Learn about how this meditation approach can direct you to enlightenment.

Impermanence is a central teaching in Buddhism. In this post we'll examine the concept from a practical, hands-on perspective. As with all Buddhist teachings, it's not about intellectualizing over them. Rather, it's all about applying the teachings in the present moment, the here and now...

You have most probably heard of the four noble truths, which was the Buddha's first teaching after his enlightenment. This post offers a basic, yet practical approach to one of the pillars of Buddhism...

Here is a wonderful ebook about Buddhism and it's free!

"More than 35 years ago, Matthieu Ricard left a promising career in cellular genetics to study Buddhism in the Himalayas. After earning a doctorate in biology from the prestigious Pasteur Institute in France, Ricard left Paris and moved to Darjeeling, India to study with a great Tibetan master. Today, Ricard draws upon his recent writings, research into brain plasticity and cognitive neuropsychology, and his work with neuroscientists and Buddhist practitioners at the Mind and Life Institute (co-founded by the Dalai Lama), while examining the interconnecting relationship between meditation, brain circuitry, and emotional balance."

Buddhism is a better alternative to positive thinking: Work joyfully and peacefully, knowing that right thoughts and right efforts will inevitably bring about right results.

This is a powerful, yet easy-to-follow meditation. Emotional healing leads to happiness and wellbeing...

I recall staying at a Buddhist monastery outside of London, UK, in 2001. During an informal class taught by two monks, I gained some understanding of the concept of non-attachment, for the first time...

In this article we'll take a close look at what religion and spirituality are and how they differ. Towards the end of the post, I will clearly spell out why I'm spiritual and not religious…

The challenges of meditation practice are often encountered during a silent meditation retreat. Learn how to overcome these obstacles and deepen your practice.

Expert review of the pros and cons of Goenka meditation retreats...

Expert review of the pros and cons of mahasi meditation retreats...

A science related view of rebirth within Buddhist philosophy

Insights into the life and teachings of the great modern enlightened master Eckhart Tolle.

Discover Buddhist emotional healing. Learn how to heal anxiety and depression...

In this article you will be guided through a basic mindfulness experiment, that can make you aware of subconscious habits. Since the experiment is quite easy to carry out, I strongly encourage you to try it out yourself. Not only is it fun, but you can gain insight into your subconscious habits...

Spirituality is as fascinating as it is abstract. One could say that the spiritual dimension is veiled or hidden. Only when a spiritual seeker has matured to a certain degree, does reality reveal itself to her...