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Can Sex Lead to Enlightenment? Tantric and Buddhist Perspectives

By: Anita Saran

The Buddhist Idea of No-Self: A Critique of Classical Hinduism’s Doctrine of the Soul

By: David Jacobs

What is Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo? Understanding the Prayer Chant of Nichiren Buddhism

By: Feature Writer Prerna Malik

Importance of the Gohonzon in Nichiren Buddhism: Understanding the Significance of the Buddhist Prayer Scroll

By: Feature Writer Prerna Malik

The Buddhist Sangha in America: Buddhism's Social Element

By: V. Wayne Hughes

The Four Noble Truths in Buddhism: The Blueprint for the Buddhist Dharma

By: Matthew Bingley

Moral Dangers of Eating Meat - a Buddhist View: Is the Non-Vegetarian Eating his Relatives?

By: Anita Saran

Buddhism's Three Marks of Existence: The Buddhist Analysis of Phenomena

By: Matthew Bingley

The Buddhist Doctrine of No-Self: The Meaning and Interpretation of the Teaching of Anatman

By: Matthew Bingley

The Eight Consciousnesses of Yogacara: The Structure of Consciousness in Buddhism's Mind-Only School

By: Matthew Bingley

The "Three Aspects" in Yogacara Buddhism: The Nature of Consciousness in Mahayana Buddhism's Mind-Only School

By: Matthew Bingley

The Doctrine of Emptiness in Buddhism: Seeing the World as Appearance in Mahayana Buddhism

By: Matthew Bingley

The Difference Between Hinduism and Buddhism: Comparisons of the Self, Brahman, and Nirvana in India's Religions

By: Matthew Bingley

Buddhism and the Four Limitless Qualities: Loving-Kindness, Compassion, Joy, and Equanimity

By: R.H. Sheldon

Buddhism and the Message of Impermanence: Sogyal Rinpoche Reflects on a Core Tibetan Teaching

By: R.H. Sheldon

The Buddha's Four Nutriments: Edible Food, Sense Impressions, Intention, and Consciousness

By: R.H. Sheldon

Buddhist Meditation and the Practice of Shamatha: Achieving Insight through the Art of Stopping, Calming, and Resting

By: R.H. Sheldon

Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva or Guanyin: Compassion and Mercy Seen as Virtues of the Female Gender

By: Kris Lee Wai Loon

Shakyamuni Buddha's Long Large Ears: Did Prince Siddhartha Gautama Have Elongated Ear Lobes?

By: Kris Lee Wai Loon

The Five Precepts of Buddhism: Foundation for an Ethical Life

By: James Quirk

Seven Treasures of Buddhism: Precious Substances and Their Significance to Buddhists

By: Kris Lee Wai Loon

Buddha Finds Enlightenment: The Story of Reaching Enlightenment

By: Jeanette Norman

Siddhârtha Gautama – The First Buddha: Buddha's Early Life and Leading to Enlightenment

By: Jeanette Norman

Nichiren Buddhism: Beliefs and Practices of a Japanese Buddhism School

By: Jeanette Norman

Buddha as God: The Life of Siddartha Gotama

By: Jeanette Norman

Kalama Sutra: Buddha's Teaching about Accepting Teachings

By: Jeanette Norman

Zen Buddhism: A Look at the Practices and Beliefs of Zen Buddhism

By: Jeanette Norman

The Dorje Shugden Controversy: A Wrathful, Evil Spirit or a Fully Enlightened Buddha?

By: Jenn Hardy

Is Buddhism A Religion? Can the Metaphysical Aspects of Buddhism Be Ignored?

By: Stuart Marshall

The Buddhist Society: One of the Oldest Buddhist Societies in Europe

By: Stuart Marshall

Basic Concepts of Buddhism: The Four Noble Truths, The Eightfold Path and Rebirth

By: Stuart Marshall

Deciding to Become A Buddhist: How to Join the Buddhist Religion

By: Laurie McLaughlin

The Four Noble Truths: How to Reduce and Eliminate Suffering in Our Lives

By: Laurie McLaughlin

A Basis for a Buddhist Ethic: Where do Buddhist ethics come from?

By: Ray McIntyre

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