Are Buddhists Vegetarian or Vegan?

As a Buddhist, a question I often get asked is: Are Buddhists vegetarian? Given the Buddhist teachings focus on compassion

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Four Things to Consider When Buying A Buddha Statue

When it comes to buying a Buddha statue, although it’s tempting to buy a statue based on its appearance, there

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The Benefits of Going on a Buddhist Pilgrimage

Every year thousands of people travel to Nepal and India to visit the holy sites associated with the Buddha’s life.

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Do I Need to Be a Monk or Nun to Become Enlightened?

In Buddhism, the goal of the Buddhist path is to reach enlightenment, a state free of mental suffering and characterized

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How to Practice the Buddhist Path While Living in Samsara

As we incorporate the Buddha’s teachings into our lives many wonderful changes will start to happen: from experiencing greater calmness

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Buddhist Views on Euthanasia

Euthanasia of a loved one (whether a relative or a pet) is something none of us ever want to face.

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How to Become a Buddhist (Taking Refuge)

The first step a practitioner of Buddhism will take towards committing themselves to the Buddha and his teachings, is to

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The Five Buddhist Precepts

Once we’ve committed to walking the Buddha’s path to enlightenment, the first practice every disciple must embark on, is the

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Dealing with Insects (the Buddhist Way)

Dealing with insects or rodents (“pests”) in our home is something many of us will have to contend with. But

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Differences Between Schools of Buddhism and Which Buddhist School is Right for You

When you’re new to Buddhism, it can be quite overwhelming with all the different schools of Buddhism, and trying to

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Buddhist Celebrations and Important Days for Practice

On certain days throughout the year, Buddhists from all different traditions gather to honor significant days in the Buddha’s life.

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Overcoming Lust & Sexual Desire (Masturbation, Pornography & Other Addictions)

The Buddha said that there is no fire like lust. Of all the desires we can experience, it is probably

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The Benefits of Practicing Confession in Buddhism

For some people, the idea of practicing confession is tied up with feelings of guilt and sin. But in Buddhism,

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Confession to the Thirty-Five Buddhas

In Buddhism, the practice of confession comes in various forms. In the Mahayana tradition, there is a popular practice called

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Three Years as a Buddhist Nun

In December 2005, I was ordained as a Buddhist nun in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. The next three years were

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8 Auspicious Symbols in Buddhism

There are certain symbols in Buddhism that newcomers will usually become familiar with early on, like the lotus flower and

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Prostrations: Their Meaning and How To Do Them

When you visit Buddhist temples, you will often see people doing prostrations when they first enter a temple or before

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