In Mahayana Buddhist art you will often see Swastika images, but these are not what you might think. They have a deeper meaning essential to Buddhism.
A Buddhist Glossary
Don’t know your Dharma from your Karma? This Glossary of Buddhist terminology will help you better understand Buddhism, as it includes vocabulary from the Mahayana, Theravada, and Vajrayana lineages of Buddhism.
Do Buddha Amulets Work?
People often wonder if Buddhist pendants (known as amulets) actually work. Here’s what we think…
Differences Between Buddhism and Hinduism
Buddhism and Hinduism have a common past, and while there are many similar beliefs between the two religions, there are just as many differences between the Buddhist and Hindu faiths.
The Bhagavad Gita: The Song Of God
The Bhagavad Gita is often translated as The Song of the Celestial One, and is part of the Mahabharata epic. It is one of the best guides of the Indian approach to life. The Baghavad Gita is the discourse given by Lord Krishna to Arjuna just before the great war at Kurukshetra. In the Baghavad […]
