Introduction to Vipassana Meditation
Vipassana is the Pali word for meditation. However, meditation in the Buddhist sense of the word is not the same as secular meditation. For example, meditation can be used to Continue Reading →
Buddhist Sculpture Blog
Please enjoy reading my blog posts discussing the origination and meaning of handcrafted Buddhist sculpture made in Patan, Nepal. The design concepts are based on the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas that have evolved with Buddhism over the last 2500 years. Tibetan Buddhism has significantly changed Buddhist art since its inception in the 8th century ACE. Indeed, Nepal has been the workshop for Tibetan monasteries for over 1000 years. The designs of Nepali statues and thangka paintings are more complex due to their Tantric roots. Join me for a comprehensive overview of Nepali Buddhist sculpture, Buddhist philosophy and the practice of Buddhism.
The 6 Perfections of Buddhism
Developing the 6 Perfections of Buddhism is the ultimate Buddhist objective. As a result, Buddhists can transcend the objective of western religions – Heaven. Believe it or not, western religions Continue Reading →