Zen Meditation: The Five Styles and Everyday Awakening
Zen’s Expansive Embrace Zen is often narrowly perceived as a solitary practice confined to...
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Vesak Full Moon Poya Day: A Time for Meditation and Mindfulness
Part 1: Vesak: A Beacon of Buddhist Spirituality Worldwide The full moon of May holds a profound...
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Pure Land Buddhism: Faith, Vows, and the Path to Sukhavati
I. Situating Pure Land Buddhism Pure Land Buddhism represents a significant and widely influential...
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Rinzai Zen: The Path of Intensity, Insight, and Awakening
Rinzai Zen (臨済宗, Rinzai-shū) stands as one of the prominent schools of Zen Buddhism, tracing its...
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Silent Illumination (Shikantaza): The Profound Simplicity of “Just Sitting”
Entering the Realm of Silent Illumination Silent Illumination, known in Japanese as Shikantaza,...
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Mahayana Buddhism: The Great Vehicle on the Path to Enlightenment
Mahayana Buddhism, often referred to as the “Great Vehicle,” stands as one of the most...
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