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Buddhism

The Importance of Lumbini – The Birthplace of Buddha

January 11, 2010 Buddhism

Many religions look to holy sites to remember and honor their history. These sites might be churches, temples, ruins of ancient buildings that were associated with the religion, or places where momentous events happened. For instance, Christians look to Jerusalem as a holy area, because that’s where Jesus walked. Muslims look to Mecca as their [...]

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Major Holidays in Buddhism

November 16, 2009 Buddhism

Every religion has their holy days, sometimes also called holidays, that are celebrated on a regular basis. These days are meant to celebrate what a particular religion means, the days that changed the course of the faith, and important events that solidified the tenants of the religion for future followers. Here are a few of [...]

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The Three Carts and Burning House Parable – A Buddhism Story

October 14, 2009 Buddhism

The parable of the burning house and the three carts is one that has been around for centuries, and it teaches an important lesson to Buddhist children, one that can benefit those of other religions as well. It goes like this: Once, there was a wealthy man who was father to many children. He lived [...]

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The Eagle and the Dove: A Buddhism Story

September 7, 2009 Buddhism

There are many stories surrounding Buddha and his path to enlightenment. One of the most entertaining might be the story of the eagle and the dove. Before Buddha became the Buddha, he was known as Siddhartha. He was a King who was known for his compassion and love for all creatures. Sakra was the king [...]

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The Life of the Buddha – A Study in Buddhism

July 6, 2009 Buddhism

You’ve probably seen statues of the Buddha. They are sold everywhere, from religious stores that specialize in beautiful artifacts, to flea markets where the Buddha statue is obviously plastic and badly painted. But what is the Buddha – or who was the Buddha? And why is he so popular? The Buddha was born as Prince [...]

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