Posted in Uncategorized on 06/11/2011 06:11 pm by admin
Why is there a misconception that Buddha was oriental?
Some people are surprised learn that Buddhism originated in ancient India. They assume that Buddha was Chinese or some oriental race. What factors do you think shape our perceptions?
i used to think that too until i learned about world religions in the world. even though it orignated in india, its strongest base right now is in the East. more people there are buddhist than in india. Buddhism was wiped out of its homeland (india) with when muslim (turks or mongols, not sure) migrated into india. they raided the buddhist temples and thus erradicated it from india. people think that where a religion originated would probably be in the most prominent place. thus since it is most popular in the east, they think it originated there. howver they did not realize that it may have been eradicated from its homeland
This beautiful hand-crafted Yixing Ware tea pot is made from the clay of the Yixing Chinese province. Yixing ware has the unique ability to absorb the tea flavor with continued usage. The fired clay contains tiny air pockets which provide insulation and enhanced taste and aroma of fine tea. The different colors are achieved from pigments added into the clay before firing. Due to the handmade natur…
Yixing ware has the unique ability to absorb the tea flavor with continued usage. The fired clay contains tiny air pockets which provide insulation and enhanced taste and aroma of fine tea. It is even said that after many years of use, you can brew tea just by adding boiling water to the teapot. Because they absorb the flavors and scents of your favorite tea, each Yixing teapot should only be used…
Posted in Uncategorized on 06/10/2011 04:43 pm by admin
Star gazing, an interesting hobby
I spend many hours watching the night sky. I enjoy watching the twinkling stars. What delights me most is the movement of the stars. I can even tell the time by the position of the stars. I watch the night sky with the aid of a telescope and a guide book on stars. 10 reasons to buy from the Buddha’s Face Asian Wall Art and Statues for Your Home and Garden
There was a need for non-attachment, to be sure; but also a prerequisite of knife-like resolve. Here in this exotic land, we were compelled to raise the art of shopping to an experience that was, on the other hand, tinged with desperation, like shopping at Macy’s during a one-day-only White Sale.Shopping for Buddhas is Jeff Greenwald’s story of his obsessive search for the perfect Buddha statue. I…
Although a widely observed and respected practice in America, Buddhism is still difficult for many seekers to thoroughly grasp. Now, Adrienne Howley — personally ordained by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and one of the highest ranking Buddhist nuns in the world — writes in a warm, simple, and engagingly humorous style that illustrates the life, ideas, and teachings of the Buddha and the re…
The art of the Northern kingdoms of Thailand was Buddhist, and the Buddha image was at its core. The purpose of traditional Buddhist art was not to delight the eye or “decorate,” but to remind, enlighten, and instruct. For many years art historians considered the sculpture of Northern Thailand, or Lan Na, to be a minor tradition. This volume shows that Lan Na sculpture is an enormous body of work …
Posted in Uncategorized on 06/10/2011 11:47 am by admin
Anybody seen the Dalai Lama speak?
A friend of mine is inviting me to an event happening in NYC – apparently the Dalai Lama is coming to speak about the Diamon Sutra for a few weekends.
Having never been to an event like this – i was just wondering if anyone on Yahoo answers has ever been err.. “in class” with the Dalai Lama so to speak. And if so, would you suggest the experience?
Yargh…do i have to put the Caveats on this question too? :sigh:
yes, and i would recommend it.
he tends to target his speeches to the audience at hand. when he speaks to the general public, he is much more general about life. when he gives specific teachings, like a talk on the diamond sutra, he can go into great depth. he’s one of those teachers that gives you the impression that he is talking directly to you.
