Buddhism, founded by Siddhartha Gautama, aims for spiritual enlightenment. Focusing on compassion and understanding reality, it advocates meditation and following the Noble Eightfold Path to achieve Nirvana and inner peace.
The choices we make and the actions we take have consequences that are often invisible to ourselves, but clear to others. In Buddhism, this concept is known as karma. By breaking down Buddhist Principles, we can begin to understand how our choices and behaviors shape our karma and ultimately, our destiny.
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The Asala Festival is one of the most momentous moments in the Buddhist calendar. It commemorates the historic sermon that Gautama Buddha gave to his first disciples, marking the beginning of the dissemination of the Dharma. Join us on this detailed tour of this festival and the perennial teachings of Gautama.
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The recent video of the Dalai Lama kissing a child has generated controversy and criticism on social media and in public opinion. A cultural gesture or an inappropriate act? Discover the truth behind the controversy in this story that mixes Tibetan customs, Buddhist beliefs and Western norms.
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Mahayana New Year is a celebration of the beginning of the new year in some Asian countries, such as China, Japan, Korea and Vietnam. It is celebrated differently according to the traditions of each country.
The Dalai Lama has left a trail of innovative thinking in his wake in Australia. The Tibetan spiritual leader has raised the possibility of a woman as his successor, claiming that they have the qualities of compassion and sensitivity necessary to exercise leadership.
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Matthieu Ricard, a Buddhist monk with a remarkable life story, from his intellectual youth in Paris to his spiritual retreat in Kathmandu, has been declared the world’s happiest man by researchers. How constant practice of meditation has transformed his brain, proving that happiness is a skill that can be developed.
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Steve Jobs’ trajectory is defined not only by his technological genius but also by his spiritual connection with Zen. How the influence of Zen Buddhism shaped his life approach and how this was reflected in every aspect of Apple, from its minimalist design to its innovation philosophy.
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