Buddhist Beliefs
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Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is the Nichiren Buddhist chant that follows morning and evening prayers or "gongyo." It's vital to understand this important Buddhist phrase. more...
Importance of the Gohonzon in Nichiren Buddhism
The Gohonzon is the object of devotion in Nichiren Buddhism. Learn more about the importance of the Gohonzon in the life of Nichiren Buddhists. more...
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Can Sex Lead to Enlightenment?
By: Anita Saran
An examination of tantric and Buddhist views on the connection between sex and enlightenment more...
By: David Jacobs
Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha) proposes the idea of no-self (anatta) as a critique of the soul (atman) of Classical Hinduism. more...
The Buddhist Sangha in America
By: V. Wayne Hughes
Practice is key to being a Buddhist. Practicing with a Sangha is the key to staying committed to practice. more...
The Four Noble Truths in Buddhism
By: Matthew Bingley
The Four Noble Truths were the subject of the Buddha's first sermon, and they serve as the guide to and summary of the Buddhist path. more...
Moral Dangers of Eating Meat - a Buddhist View
By: Anita Saran
According to Buddhist teachings, the eater of meat and the animal eaten are locked together in a vicious cycle of mutual resentment leading to rebirth and suffering. more...
Buddhism's Three Marks of Existence
By: Matthew Bingley
According to Buddhist doctrine, all objects of experience have three characteristics which define a relationship with the devotee and set one on the path to nirvana. more...
The Buddhist Doctrine of No-Self
By: Matthew Bingley
The Buddhist doctrine of anatman ("no-self") presents conceptual difficulties. Despite being a central Buddhist teaching, it has been problematic for interpretation. more...
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