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09th October 2009
Sweet Dreams has the best ice cream in Gainesville. It's been owned and operated by Mike and Lisa Manfredi from the very beginning, and they've always made good, old-fashioned home made ice cream.
One of the best things about Sweet Dreams ice cream is ... Read >
Author: gainesvilleicecream07th October 2009
When you are feeling unhappy it can be difficult if not impossible to tap into the resources that will help you to change your emotional state. Hypnosis can help you to open your mind to new possibilities and to look in the right place to find happiness.... Read >
Author: Roseanna Leaton06th October 2009
New York is among the most sophisticated, exciting, happening, glamorous and vibrant cities on the earth. Since the past many decades, this city has been attracting millions of tourist from every corner of world each year. It is especially known from host... Read >
Author: geneliabrown06th October 2009
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It seems no matter who I talk to lately, they are either living "dangerously" in the past or wishing and hoping for "some unknown something" tomorrow.
While it is always a sound strategy to have a wel... Read >
Author: keithshaw05th October 2009
Most people do not know who is a Guru? They think of Guru as a human being. That is not so and that is why there are very few Gurus in the world. Hinduism defines Guru thus- If God in all his glory appears as a human being to give his grace he is called G... Read >
Author: wbdoyle02nd October 2009
"We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts we make the world." ~Buddha
This exercise may feel a little New Agey, but indulge me a moment and you might just find that even esoteric information can help with your s... Read >
Author: wbdoyle02nd October 2009
A beautiful outdoor garden becomes even more attractive when it has been accentuated with such items as outdoor fountains. The fountain may be only one or there may be several of them. It all depends on the degree or the atmosphere of serenity that you wa... Read >
Author: praveen kumar01st October 2009
Abandoning false, malicious, harsh and idle speech
"Abandoning false speech, he abstains from false speech; he speaks truth, adheres to truth, is trustworthy and reliable, one who is no deceiver of the world.
Abandoning malicious speech, he abstains... Read >
Author: wbdoyle30th September 2009
Believed to have been crafted in 14th century Thailand, the revered image of Emerald Buddha is said to have been brought to Thailand from Sri Lanka. There are many myths and legends linked with the legacy of this monument which presently sits at the templ... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye30th September 2009
Among the many inspiring and unique Buddhist temples of Thailand, Wat Pho which is also known as Wat Phra Chetuphon is the most famous among local Buddhists as well as foreign visitors to Bangkok. The 20 acre temple is also recorded to be the oldest templ... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye29th September 2009
“Come now, John!” Marla said. “You meet with God and it’s not important? You ask questions of Jesus, the Buddha, Gandhi and others, and you wonder whether you were dreaming or really experiencing the events? You conversed with your dad who had die... Read >
Author: wbdoyle29th September 2009
Cognitive behavioral therapy has a lot of research behind it. Because of this very large call for cognitive behavioral therapists to work from government administered health services. This article will briefly cover the cognitive behavioral therapy model ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle29th September 2009
In the “Shime” chapter of the Shobogenzo, Zen Master Dogen Zenji discusses the “four horses,” which is a metaphor used by the Buddha in the Samyuta-Agama sutra. This metaphor of the four horses speaks about how we are when we practice the game of ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle29th September 2009
On occasion, I like to bring up ideas, exercises and concepts that some would consider to be a little woo woo, esoteric, or downright crazy. When I do this, I simply ask for your indulgence and suggest that even if something is unusual, it has potential t... Read >
Author: wbdoyle29th September 2009
Thoughts are the starting point to all that we do, both good and bad, either success or failure. People underestimate the power of thought. Thoughts are things. They are energy. Every thought leaves its trace upon our minds.
What we let into our minds ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle28th September 2009
One of the impressions I have gained recently in speaking to Zen friends about practice is a certain attitude towards breathing in zazen. For the sake of brevity, and just for fun, I wish to refer to it as "samurai breathing". I think it has its origins i... Read >
Author: wbdoyle28th September 2009
A spiritual atheist? Perhaps it's a strange concept if you only think spirituality has to mean a belief in a god. Do the two have to be related? Many people think of the historical Buddha as a spiritual person, but most don't know that he never expressed ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
I came to realize early on in my stay in this beautiful country of Thailand, that Thai women were not only perfectly groomed and gracious, but they were absolutely "svelte." I mean, how many more attributes do they get? I felt like Gulliver in t... Read >
Author: wbdoyle24th September 2009
Do you move through life feeling everyday is the same? Like some repeated pattern that goes on and on? For some people, there's nothing new to do under the sun, and nowhere to go. Everything is just boring, boring, boring. They work so hard to earn enough... Read >
Author: wbdoyle24th September 2009
We’ve all heard the cliché ‘The grass is always greener in our neighbor’s yard’. What they don’t tell you is that his grass still has to be mowed, watered, weeded, raked and fertilized.
The Buddha was the first to recognize that emotional p... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
Can creative thinking and even spontaneity come from a highly organized approach? Yes! For example, if you watch great comedians closely, you'll see that they have certain habits of mind. Even the most spontaneous ones get better with practice, because th... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
Learning hypnosis technique and hypnotic mind control can create the life that you have always dreamed of. Imagine the benefits of having the ability to control other people’s thoughts, influence their actions as well as being able to motivate them. No ... Read >
Author: Al Perhacs23rd September 2009
Set in the town of Hohhot, in inner Mongolia the Da Zhao Temple also known as the Yikezhao Temple, is a popular attraction in this part of the world. Being the city’s largest temple, it boasts of many murals and structures.
The Buddhist Monastery act... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye23rd September 2009
Set in the town of Hohhot, in inner Mongolia the Da Zhao Temple also known as the Yikezhao Temple, is a popular attraction in this part of the world. Being the city’s largest temple, it boasts of many murals and structures.
The Buddhist Monastery act... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye23rd September 2009
Set in the town of Hohhot, in inner Mongolia the Da Zhao Temple also known as the Yikezhao Temple, is a popular attraction in this part of the world. Being the city’s largest temple, it boasts of many murals and structures.
The Buddhist Monastery act... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye23rd September 2009
The Lord Buddha said “All that we are is the result of what we have thought", the Darby Bible Translation tells us that Job, 3: 25 of the old testament, declared, “For I feared a fear, and it hath come upon me, and that which I dreaded hath come to m... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd September 2009
New York has some of the finest restaurants which are famous across the globe. The wide range of cuisines that these restaurants have to offer is simply huge. The restaurants are also open throughout the day and night as well which make them a great place... Read >
Author: geneliabrown22nd September 2009
Despite being a well-known and respected country all around the planet, unfortunately few Western visitors visit Japan. Perhaps that's because of the misunderstanding that Japan is a highly expensive country, an idea that stems from the bubble era in Jap... Read >
Author: Bob Ethan22nd September 2009
The story of Siddhartha's transformation into the Lord Buddha, meaning "one who has awakened", is well known to both the East as well as the West, with a growing Western interest in his life and teachings.
Every one has heard the name of the Buddha, bo... Read >
Author: Maurice Robertson17th September 2009
Jerry Fletcher, cynic, is abducted while on a hiking trip with co-workers. He wondered if he was trapped in an “X-Files reality.” Yoshu’ah, an alien, appears to Jerry and explains that there are two forces at work on planet earth, one is the force ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle17th September 2009
It’s true that the emergences of the tattoos were from the prisoners and this activity was started by the criminals of different types. Sanskrit is a classical Indian language. Sanskrit tattoo are basically emerged by the Indians. These are considered ... Read >
Author: Azeem16th September 2009
Simple : Just keep doing what you are doing.
Manifesting is not think and wait. When Law of Attraction is moving successfully in your life, you are in action. You are alive. You are inspired. You are thriving.
You are naturally in action all day eve... Read >
Author: Matthewferry14th September 2009
Thailand is one of those destinations, which is forever teeming with tourists. The country holds an exclusive position in the hearts of all vacationers for the place has much more to offer than anyone can expect. Thailand lies in the South East Asia re... Read >
Author: Harsh Shaurya11th September 2009
Thailand is one of those destinations, which is forever teeming with tourists. The country holds an exclusive position in the hearts of all vacationers for the place has much more to offer than anyone can expect. Thailand lies in the South East Asia re... Read >
Author: Harsh Shaurya10th September 2009
When you hear people say meditation, there is a great chance that you will often think of Buddhist monks humming with their hands on their large beads. You will also imagine bald people in yellow robes reaching enlightenment. You have to consider that med... Read >
Author: Brenton Mason06th September 2009
Get the chance to experience and participate on Thai people’s traditional activities during the Songkran Festival or the Thai New Year, a four-day activity that happens in the month of April every year. Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike are welcome to g... Read >
Author: ALEN LEW04th September 2009
Get the chance to experience and participate on Thai people’s traditional activities during the Songkran Festival or the Thai New Year, a four-day activity that happens in the month of April every year. Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike are welcome to g... Read >
Author: ALEN LEW03rd September 2009
We all like to believe that we are capable of and continually engage in the act of thinking for ourselves. Is this really true? How many of our thoughts are really are own? Are we really, truly original in our thinking? How much are we utilizing our God g... Read >
Author: Praveen53403rd September 2009
Laos is steeped in history that reaches back in time 10,000 years. It is regaled most often for its beautiful weather and the unique experiences it can offer visitors. It is fast becoming recognized as one of the world’s premiere vacation spots. Vientia... Read >
Author: Enid Glasgow03rd September 2009
Thailand is a mystical place, filled with a blend of tradition, religion, and beautiful architecture. Now, more than ever, tourists and vacationers are realizing the beauty that can be found in Thailand, and are traveling there to enjoy seeing the majesty... Read >
Author: Enid Glasgow31st August 2009
We all like to believe that we are capable of and continually engage in the act of thinking for ourselves. Is this really true? How many of our thoughts are really are own? Are we really, truly original in our thinking? How much are we utilizing our God g... Read >
Author: jsolutions00931st August 2009
We all like to believe that we are capable of and continually engage in the act of thinking for ourselves. Is this really true? How many of our thoughts are really are own? Are we really, truly original in our thinking? How much are we utilizing our God g... Read >
Author: Praveen53421st August 2009
The history of Reiki Healing reveals the story of magical healing energies which were rediscovered by a man named Dr Mikao Usui, a Buddhist monk in the early nineteenth century. Dr Usui found the "key" for healing using only energy and the palm of your ha... Read >
Author: Yvone Handford03rd August 2009
You can transform your life and know your inner power by finding your higher self. It will show you the true secrets of life. You might call it God or your Higher Power or The Force. Whatever you call it, it's the central core of all life. Here are five ... Read >
Author: Marilyn Gordon02nd August 2009
Annual events celebrating the anniversary of someone's birth are a common feature around the world, but not all cultures are the same. As well as celebrating birthdays of friends and family, some cultures also celebrate the birth of a god or deity peculia... Read >
Author: jdanjer30th July 2009
The National Museum of Cambodia is one of the top tourist sites to be visited in Phnom Penh. Home to the largest collection of Khmer relics, artifacts and artwork in the world, the museum has attracted thousands of locals and tourists year after year to i... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye30th July 2009
China a country filled with mystic and culture, has always been in the forefront fueling our fantasy and imagination for many centuries. It has attracted many travelers from all over the world to experience it exotic beauty and mystic.
Located in Shang... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye16th July 2009
Street culture, urban art and clothing have become prominent features in today's society with the individuality element of this style of fashion being endearing to many. One of the leading websites involved in this market is Fat Buddha. This impressive on... Read >
Author: Admin15th July 2009
The Universe is about balance. People and this world are about division and separation. The news media show us the beautiful dance of separation on a daily basis.
For example, president Obama shows off his excellent eye-hand coordination by swatting ... Read >
Author: Elsabe Smit09th July 2009
Will Is Inner – Discipline Is Outer
“It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles. Then the victory is yours. It cannot be taken from you, not by angels or by demons, heaven or hell.” Buddha
Discipline is a concept which com... Read >
Author: maiaberens07th July 2009
There's nothing which will make a visible impact in your garden like large garden statues can. They create a center in your garden that you can plan your plants around and help to keep your garden fascinating even during the winter.When you are picking a ... Read >
Author: Pedro Greene06th July 2009
Zen is a unique feeling in which you are completely at one with yourself and the world around you. You feel total harmony as you whole being experiences clarity and inner peace that seem to be out of this world.
These moments of sublime tranquility can... Read >
Author: Stephen Lau02nd July 2009
Will Is Inner – Discipline Is Outer
“It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles. Then the victory is yours. It cannot be taken from you, not by angels or by demons, heaven or hell.” Buddha
Discipline is a concept which com... Read >
Author: maiaberens02nd July 2009
Along with significant growth of Bali villas development especially within the last decade, a number of villa management companies have been establish to offer their services in maintaining private villas on behalf of off-shore residing villa owners. Prof... Read >
Author: Dharma28th June 2009
Jesus said we should love our neighbors as ourselves, and Buddha asked us to practice loving kindness. But these are abstract theories, often ignored in practice.
In spite of the Christian belief and the Buddhist practice, we are NOT nice to others as ... Read >
Author: Stephen Lau22nd June 2009
Gold. Red. White.
These are the usual colors that you will the baby Buddha in. This is because of the ancient belief that the Buddha as a child is actually a good thing to have because it will bring a person who has it the ability to feel serene and the ... Read >
Author: Paula James12th June 2009
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A person asked Buddha:
"Are you a God?"
Buddh... Read >
Author: Louis Alloro11th June 2009
Thangka painting is an ancient Tibetan Buddhist art form, which has been practised in Tibet for much more than one thousand years. Thangka, simply is the Tibetan word for painting. In the paintings of this Tibetan Buddhist art form the many and various... Read >
Author: Heinz Hoes04th June 2009
The Pali Canon is greatly debated by historians and followers alike. Some believe it is the exact words of Buddha from the fifth century B.C., transferred in the oral tradition for many centuries and finally transcribed to written form. Others believe it ... Read >
Author: Conrad Raw02nd June 2009
Huna is a label given in modern times to the art of healing and spiritual development of the ancient Hawaiians. Once these were a secret but today, it is openly taught to thousands of people around the world. The goal is to connect to the universal spirit... Read >
Author: Conrad Raw01st June 2009
Let us strive for Enlightenment
The mere theoretical statement that we are potentially divine does not save us from the problems of life., when Life’s problems overwhelm us!
There was a student who learnt Vedanta, the Science of Being and... Read >
Author: Govind Kumar29th May 2009
Are you curious about the Chinese zodiac? There are twelve repeating animal signs in the Chinese zodiac. This article, however, will focus on the Chinese horoscope tiger. So, if you were born in the year of the tiger, you're in the right place!
For tho... Read >
Author: Henry Fong15th May 2009
Images of footprints made by Buddha are from the earliest Buddhist art forms. Another word used when describing Buddhas footprints is “Buddhapada”, they are highly revered in all all Buddhist countries, especially Sri Lanka and Thailand, where the Bud... Read >
Author: J_Mac15th May 2009
Everyone wants to know how to make extra money these days. Times are tough financially, and lots of people are looking for new avenues to bring in more income. My life work and passion are teaching the path to peace through forgiveness, breath, intuition ... Read >
Author: Ana Holub14th May 2009
There might appear to be a conspiracy which is bringing me deeper into the realm of surrender. It may simply be my current focus and the inner sense that deep radical surrender is the way out of a lifetime of suffering. It may also be an attractor pattern... Read >
Author: David Lowell12th May 2009
Are you the type of person that has a knack for gadgets? Do you enjoy buying all sorts of new products when it first hits the market? A lot of people enjoy having eccentric items in their collection of gadgets, so what better place to buy them than from a... Read >
Author: mattridler12th May 2009
Built in 1653, during the Dutch colonial rule, Chikan Tower was initially called Provintia which meant eternity in Dutch. However, the tower was renamed by the Han Chinese as ‘the tower of savages’ or ‘tower of the red haired Barbarians’. The Chin... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye12th May 2009
Housing the most extensive collection of Khmer Art in the world is the National Museum of Cambodia which is ideally located in Phnom Penh. It has earned a reputation as the country’s foremost archaeological and historical museum.
The museum was design... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye08th May 2009
The feeling of being in snow leopard country was amazing. We were in the land of Buddha in High altitude Hemis National Park in Ladakh area of J&K State. Two hours back we sought the blessings of god at Hemis monastery for our successful journey. Since th... Read >
Author: tanny29th April 2009
As the capital of Thailand, Bangkok is filled with plenty of things to see and do. It is located in southern Thailand, and as such it benefits from warm temperatures that do not vary too much at any time of the year. That means it pays to make sure you ha... Read >
Author: pmcindoe24th April 2009
In the Western world we have moved further and further away from the examination of mental processes and how they impact upon the way in which our lives unfold. This can be seen in many areas of our lives; we abrogate responsibility for how we feel to ci... Read >
Author: Roseanna Leaton15th April 2009
For those of you who have been following along in this guide to the four noble truths of the Buddha you now know that life is filled with suffering, that suffering comes from being attached to things and that there is a way to end suffering. The fourth an... Read >
Author: J_Mac09th April 2009
Ayurveda is not just a practice of medicine, it also has advice to holistic, healthy lifestyle. All different aspects of body, mind and soul are covered in detail by Ayurveda.
According to Jeevaka, the chief physician of Buddha, not only herbs, but... Read >
Author: Dev Saras09th April 2009
Ayurveda is not just a practice of medicine, it also has advice to holistic, healthy lifestyle. All different aspects of body, mind and soul are covered in detail by Ayurveda.
According to Jeevaka, the chief physician of Buddha, not only herbs, but a... Read >
Author: Dev Saras09th April 2009
For those of you who know the noble truths taught by the Buddha, you already know that to live is to suffer and that the good things in life must be taken in context and not for granted. The good news is that the Third Noble Truth is that the end of suffe... Read >
Author: J_Mac09th April 2009
Many people do not understand exactly what Chinese calendars really are, but to be honest, it is very close to the Western calendar, it has just been in place for longer. 2600 B.C is when the first Chinese calendar was introduced and it is the biggest chr... Read >
Author: Henry Fong07th April 2009
In a country that thrives with culture and religious beliefs, the Golden Buddha Image Temple is considered one of the sacred and oldest temples in Thailand.
Locally known as Wat Phra Thong, it directly translates to The Golden Buddha Image Temple. Thi... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye30th March 2009
Did you know that 96% of the world's wealth is held by just 1% of the world's population? It is no longer a secret why this is so. The reason for this occurrence is that this 1% of the population know the how to create wealth with through the knowledge wh... Read >
Author: joel chue27th March 2009
Hanoi Vietnam, strategically lies at the center of the triangular basin of the Red River. This beautiful capital is called home to 3.5 million people and is considered the country’s center for economy, politics, culture and society. Buddhism is the pred... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye27th March 2009
Philippines and Thailand
The history of the language of the Philippines is easily understood. You will have noticed after meeting a Filipina or two in HK or Japan for example, that they can all speak English very well. In fact, this country is one of t... Read >
Author: marketingignite1@gmail.com25th March 2009
Buddha's Second Noble truth is that the root of all suffering is attachment, which means that from the day we are born we are suffering. There is not one person on this planet that can say that they are not attached to something. First it is our mother wh... Read >
Author: J_Mac13th March 2009
The Temple of Kun Iam Tong is a temple located at Macau, a Special Administrative Region of China. The temple established, during the 1200s consists of ornate porcelain figures that decorate the roofs of the temple. The current structure of the Temple of ... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye10th March 2009
Chinese Astrology is a mix of the Yin and Yang and the Five Elementals of Fire, Metal, Water, Wood, and Earth. You can use it to find love matches with the twelve Chinese Zodiac signs. The signs are the Rat, Cow, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat,... Read >
Author: Henry Fong10th March 2009
The word Dhukka suffering. In The Buddhas' teachings he taught the Four Noble Truths, The first of the Noble truths is that Life is suffering. Buddha spoke of how to live is to suffer in countless forms of pain, anguish, fear, and physical torments,as wel... Read >
Author: J_Mac05th March 2009
Is the economy getting you down?
Maybe it's not simply "the economy." Maybe what's really getting you down is the way you're talking to yourself about the economy. Don't get me wrong -- it's nice to have enough money to pay your bills. But what a lot o... Read >
Author: Robert Gerzon26th February 2009
Towards the north of the island of Ko Larn is the 7500 metre sweep of Hat Ta Waen Beach with its exotic white sand, lined with a string of stalls and shops. It is on Hat Ta Waen Beach that the sightseeing boats dock. They leave Pattaya South Pier every ... Read >
Author: FootballSEO25th February 2009
Nestling between the waters of Auau Channel towards Lana'I Island and the burly peaks and valleys of Mauna Kahalawai, is the historic civic of Lahaina. This city, sometimes known as the crystal in Maui's crown, is one of the most visited acne in the pimpl... Read >
Author: July Somma23rd February 2009
I never went to Omega Institute to be in the presence of Tulka Thondup's healing aura, but my husband, Tom went twice and I saw a renewed sense of calm and dedication to his meditation practice when he came back home, again.
When he returned, he taught... Read >
Author: kate loving shenk18th February 2009
How can you be happy if you're not being true to yourself at the same time?
How can you be successful if you're living life through the eyes, or values, of another?
What's wrong with you, eh!...
Actually, the question you should be asking yoursel... Read >
Author: smn209th February 2009
Personal development is a science not an art form. If you wish to change your life you must take a scientific approach to manifesting your dreams and ensure you follow certain procedures with scientific accuracy.
Personal development has, in the past, ... Read >
Author: Michael McGrath01st February 2009
I remember back then watching this Japanese anime that was shown in a cable channel. It was about this simple boy who has the talent of cooking because of his "golden hand." This golden hand channels energy and power that it brings out the best flavors of... Read >
Author: Smita Jindal31st January 2009
I remember back then watching this Japanese anime that was shown in a cable channel. It was about this simple boy who has the talent of cooking because of his "golden hand." This golden hand channels energy and power that it brings out the best flavors of... Read >
Author: garish28th January 2009
I remember back then watching this Japanese anime that was shown in a cable channel. It was about this simple boy who has the talent of cooking because of his “golden hand.” This golden hand channels energy and power that it brings out the best flavor... Read >
Author: Jagmohan Singh Gusain22nd January 2009
I remember back then watching this Japanese anime that was shown in a cable channel. It was about this simple boy who has the talent of cooking because of his “golden hand.” This golden hand channels energy and power that it brings out the best flavor... Read >
Author: Jagmohan Singh Gusain21st January 2009
I remember back then watching this Japanese anime that was shown in a cable channel. It was about this simple boy who has the talent of cooking because of his "golden hand." This golden hand channels energy and power that it brings out the best flavors of... Read >
Author: garish21st January 2009
I remember back then watching this Japanese anime that was shown in a cable channel. It was about this simple boy who has the talent of cooking because of his "golden hand." This golden hand channels energy and power that it brings out the best flavors ... Read >
Author: garish21st January 2009
These times, like all times, they are a changin'! In this present world where stability is a rarity we all look for that which can give us some emotional support. We need our backbone backed up.
I was contemplating this need when a little ditty of a tu... Read >
Author: Sally Huss20th January 2009
An ancient Chinese temple built in 537 AD, located in Guangzhou. Southern China. This temple has a fascinating history behind it. Initially called Baozhuangyan Temple, built during the Liang Dynasty the temple has its present name attributed during the No... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye17th January 2009
When you think of statuary, the large statues that grace gardens are usually the first ones that come to mind. If you do not have a large space outdoor, you can grace the exterior of your home with patio statuary. Such statues are small, designed to fit i... Read >
Author: Allison Ryan16th January 2009
In Buddhism the lotus flower is one of the most poignant representations of Buddhist teachings and is one of the Eight Auspicious Symbols. The lotus flower has a strong pleasant odor and is the only water dwelling plant to regularly rise eight to twelve i... Read >
Author: J_Mac12th January 2009
How do you feel spiritually when you eat a meal that contains meat? You've probably never given it any thought, but that may because spiritually you feel nothing after eating a meal of meat except tired and sluggish. A diet of meat makes our bodies less f... Read >
Author: Jill Smi09th January 2009
Featuring a very distinctive Chinese look, South Putuo Temple is one of the most famous Buddhist locations in Fujian Province and has come to play an important role both overseas and today it is home to the South Fujian Buddhist Academy.
Originally co... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye09th January 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Willie Horton
Do you think that Bill Gates thinks there's a box? Or Warren Buffet? Do you think that Muhammad Ali thought there was a box? What about Sir Richard Branson? How do you think Tiger Woods or Roger Federer would f... Read >
Author: Willie Horton09th January 2009
Wat Pho or Wat Phra Cetuphon, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, is situated near the Grand Palace and is officially know as the Wat Phra Chetuphon Vimolmangklararm Rajwaramahaviharn. Built 200 years before Bangkok became the capital city of Thailand, t... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye08th January 2009
Our world surely needs a redefining of moral and religious values, and the tendency is more and more obvious in people's changing attitudes towards beliefs with the oscillation between further embracing religion or totally debunking it. Preference for rel... Read >
Author: fcahya08th January 2009
Going back thousands of existence ago, the bonsai stand has a rich saga. The Chinese may have been the first dash to trim and influence the bonsai plants but records show that bonsais were seen in Egyptian tombs 2000 days ago.
Records also show that In... Read >
Author: Jade Simpson07th January 2009
Find the Sule Pagoda in the heart of Yangon, standing tall amidst a hoard of tiny shops such as astrologists, palmist and more. This golden monument to Buddhism is true marvel to behold. Reaching a height of 152 feet, the pagoda as its name denotes, enshr... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye06th January 2009
How are you doing with your New Year's resolutions?
Inspired by the sight of a new calendar, we vow to do better during the coming year. We resolve to break a bad habit (to stop overeating, to stop going to bed so late) or to build a good habit (to be ... Read >
Author: Robert Gerzon05th January 2009
One tantric exercise you can practice at home is to envision your lover as the god or goddess they truly are. That may seem a bit farfetched in today's world, as modern lovers are well too aware of what is "wrong" with their partner. Constantly bombarded ... Read >
Author: Catherine Auman, MFT05th January 2009
Moral perfection is the total relinquishment of your survival instincts. It is the relinquishment of self. People who sacrifice their lives for others have therefore engaged in moral perfection. In other words, a conscious decision to totally relinquish s... Read >
Author: amosknows31st December 2008
This buddha MP3 should bring some luck. The ‘laughing buddha’ has made his way onto a lot of ornaments in this day and age, he’s finally got his own MP3 player to go along with all of the cross MP3 players on the market. Finally, you can listen to y... Read >
Author: Rose Li29th December 2008
It’s a place where few among even the most traveled adventurers have had the opportunity to experience this shrine and piece of history. Maybe it’s because of the temple’s remote location and maybe for some other reason, but this majestic shrine rem... Read >
Author: Enid Glasgow29th December 2008
According to Jataka Tales (the stories that tell the life history of Gautama Buddha), Jeevaka, the legendry physician treated Buddha. He also treated King Bindisara, the father of Emperor Ashoka.
As Jeevaka completed his studies at the Ashram of his ... Read >
Author: Dev Saras17th December 2008
It took Buddha a whole lifetime to discover and refine the secrets to enlightenment, but a meager forty-nine days after reaching enlightenment he was asked to teach all he had learned. Buddha rose without question from his deep meditation to help the monk... Read >
Author: J_Mac17th December 2008
The wheel or wheels of Dharma are the tools in which Buddha uses to teach us how we can reach enlightenment. Physically there are eight spokes on the wheel of Dharma and each spoke is a representation or reference point to the eight fold paths to enlight... Read >
Author: J_Mac16th December 2008
Buddha Eyes are often referred to as Wisdom Eyes they are a symbol of all the wisdom and knowledge that Siddhartha collected through his privileged life growing up as a child in a palace with a wealthy father, then into his youth when he discovered how sh... Read >
Author: J_Mac14th December 2008
Large statues in a garden really enhance the ambiance of your property by adding a touch of magic and the exotic to your outdoor living space. Give your garden a tranquil image as a place of peace and repose with a Buddha statue.
You can choose a full... Read >
Author: Sarah Martin02nd December 2008
With Christmas fast approaching, it's easy to consider the process of giving gifts only within the context of the forthcoming festive season. However, to do so would be to somewhat miss the point. After all, when it comes to gifts, a gift really is for ... Read >
Author: Johnasmith02nd December 2008
A fountain in a garden gives it an ambiance of serenity and elegance, whether the garden is big or small. You will find a wide selection of garden fountains to choose from when you search online. Sitting in your garden or enjoying the view from your patio... Read >
Author: Sarah Martin01st December 2008
If you take a long look into history you would see that religion has shaped most of history's events. It may be the conquering nation that has one religion and wishes to spread its beliefs. In the past two thousand years Christianity has become one of the... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON31st October 2008
The story about Buddhism and how it came to be all started long ago with a king named Suddhodana. It was his son, Siddhartha, who would later in life become the Buddha. Yes, some of the stories you find on the internet and in books are often fantastical i... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON27th October 2008
Just imagine living in Pattaya. Not far from this location there is the Emerald temple or Wat Phra Kaeo, which is over 300 years old and it is built inside the Bangkok Great Palace. It is the most important temple in Thailand because it shelters the Emera... Read >
Author: Rinkle27th October 2008
Are you the type of person that has a knack for gadgets? A lot of people enjoy having eccentric items in their collection of gadgets, so what better place to buy them than from an internet source? There are all different types of gadgets for you to choose... Read >
Author: mattridler16th October 2008
"Happiness comes when your work and words are of benefit to yourself and others." Buddha
I've been studying the new field of Positive Psychology 'finally a psychology that is rigorously studying what is right with people. I am excited to find that th... Read >
Author: ann ronan14th October 2008
Going back thousands of years ago, the bonsai plant has a colorful history. The Chinese may have been the first race to prune and shape the bonsai plants but records show that bonsais were seen in Egyptian tombs 2000 years ago.
Records also show that ... Read >
Author: Jess Shaw06th October 2008
The Tian Tan Buddha located at Ngong Ping on Lantau Island, Honk Kong, is the largest outdoor bronze seated Buddha statue in the world. It is 34 meters and weighs 250 tonnes. It is one of the five large Buddha statues in China and is a major tourist attra... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye01st October 2008
India is the country where the seeds of Buddhism were first sown. It was here that Lord Buddha first propagated the doctrines of this noble religion. There are around 16 Buddhist pilgrimage sites, among which 4 deserve a special mention for their religiou... Read >
Author: Rohan arora25th September 2008
Just imagine living in Pattaya. Not far from this location there is the Emerald temple or Wat Phra Kaeo, which is over 300 years old and it is built inside the Bangkok Great Palace. It is the most important temple in Thailand because it shelters the Emera... Read >
Author: Rinkle24th September 2008
The Magha Puja is regarded as the Buddhist Holy day and is duly a national holiday in Thailand, usually held on a full-moon day in the third month, that is March. The day is considered auspicious and has great significance because of the following four ma... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye23rd September 2008
I've read most of Thich Nhat Hahn's books. He is the Vietnamese Buddhist Monk who was banned from ever going back to his country because of his stand against the Vietnamese War.
This latest book, "The Art of Power," written in Thich's 90th decade, is h... Read >
Author: kate loving shenk15th September 2008
Om vishwam shantimastu.
Now that is a peace mantra. And it means Om Peace unto World. And if you do believe in this one, then you could certainly achieve inner peace - something that most people do not have. However, this can be a something really ser... Read >
Author: Paula James11th September 2008
New York is considered as the most sophisticated, happening, vibrant, glamorous and exciting city in the world. It attracts millions of people from every corner of the world throughout the year. Every year thousands of corporate executives, businessmen, t... Read >
Author: Mario Stewart08th September 2008
This architectural masterpiece in Thailand was constructed during rein of the “Chulalongkorn the Great” or better known as King Rama V who was one of the greatest Kings to rule Siam. The construction of this magnificent temple started in 1899 and took... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye03rd September 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Healthy Bodies, Happy Minds
"Whatever a person frequently thinks and reflects on, that will become the inclination of their mind." - Buddha
"What we repeatedly think shapes our world." Jack Kornfield (The Wise Heart)
Is self-... Read >
Author: Karen Schachter, LICSW, CHC02nd September 2008
Last month I took a group of students, primarily high-powered businessmen and women, to China and Tibet for a meditation retreat. I was amazed at how much China had changed from the late eighties. Back then almost everyone wore a drab uniform and very few... Read >
Author: Steven S. Sadleir25th August 2008
How do we determine right and wrong, and can we really capture them with philosophical rules or religious commandments? The answer to the first question is that we call something right or wrong according to whether or not it helps achieve our moral values... Read >
Author: Steve Gillman24th August 2008
Let’s delve deeper and explore Going BEYOND to the Nth Power of Your Sub-Conscious Mind…
Previously, in other articles that I’ve written, we talked about Empowerment which simply means CHOICE!
YOU get to make the CHOICE…
~ To go Left ... Read >
Author: Mentor23rd August 2008
The city of New York is among the most stylish, happening, exhilarating, glamorous and vivacious places in the entire globe. New York City attracts millions of tourist every year from each and every place of this earth. This place organizes loads of event... Read >
Author: Mario Stewart24th July 2008
Bangkok National Museum, opened to the public in 1874 King Rama V, happens to be the most important and the main branch of museums in Thailand. The main objective of establishing the museum was to exhibit the royal collection of his majesty, King Rama IV ... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye23rd July 2008
1. Go to the beach! If anything that should be the first thing you do when you get to Phuket. Phuket is renowned for having one of the most beautiful beaches in all of Thailand and some of the top beaches in the world are found just off the coast of Phuke... Read >
Author: Orson Johnson22nd July 2008
we all love traffic, right? The more we have the better. Never can have enough of it.
And if we have free traffic, and an extra candy with it, such as the word "targeted" added to it, then we're in heaven (almost there anyway, because St. Paul technicall... Read >
Author: G.Entp3009th July 2008
The Temple of the Jade Buddha is located in a modern and busy area of Shanghai. The location itself creates a contrast; China’s most venerated and historic Buddha statue is housed in a backdrop of modern development. This is the story of modern China wh... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye02nd July 2008
Thoughts are powerful things; whatever you put your focus on will grow. Imagine that your mind is a garden. You can fill your mind with beautiful flowers or let it become overgrown and out of control with weeds.
What is it to be? We can't have t... Read >
Author: Lynn23rd June 2008
Recently, it seems that more and more Americans are climbing higher and higher into debt, especially after last summer's subprime fallout. According to the AP, the value of credit cards 30 days late was $17.3 billion in October 2007, a 26 percent jump fro... Read >
Author: Xeal21st May 2008
Zen meditation is also referred to as Zazen. It is a type of meditation that works centrally. It is actually the study of oneself. Most Zen Buddhists are also referred to as “Zen”. When attaining enlightenment, Buddha was seen in seated meditation. To... Read >
Author: Bertil Hjert21st May 2008
Zen meditation is a Japanese technique of focusing on a specific thing or thought. The tradition has been passing on from one generation to the other for almost many centuries now. Buddhists used to practice this unique type of meditation. In fact, Zen Bu... Read >
Author: Bertil Hjert20th May 2008
Vipassana can be referred to as an ancient technique of meditation. The technique was rediscovered by Gautam the Buddha. This rediscovery was made about 2500 years ago.
This asana (posture) is taught by several instructors in India and many countries ... Read >
Author: Bertil Hjert08th May 2008
There has been a tremendous buzz about “The Law Of Attraction”, “The Secret”, “What The Bleep?”. When I first saw the films, I was abuzz myself, entirely swept up, and believing that what they were telling me was true. That everyone of us can ... Read >
Author: C. Gray Flynn27th April 2008
Where it all started
The knowledge of singing bowl production would have spread throughout Asia along established trade routes. Many believe that the Buddha, Padmasambhava, crossed the Himalaya mountains from India into Tibet. He bought the teachings... Read >
Author: handcrafteduk14th April 2008
Politicians are using the rhetoric of ?hope? and ?change? to win primaries and caucuses around the nation, and the message is certainly resonating with the voting public. Nevertheless, should the average voter wait for a political figure to attempt to in... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer11th April 2008
Laughing Buddha is also known as Buddha of Happiness or Matreiya in Buddhism. Legend has it that nothing would make this Buddha happier to see people’s problem, worries and sadness transform into happiness. It is said that his inner smile is so strong t... Read >
Author: Jenny Lin03rd April 2008
Do you sometimes wish you could just quit your job, and take off for a week (or more), and just get away. Pressures from finances and relationships can wreak havoc on your hearts and minds. And because of obligations and responsibilities there is often li... Read >
Author: Kim McGinnis03rd April 2008
Once in a rare while a man is born who changes the world for the better and Buddha quotes are a prime example of why Buddha was one of these men. As the founder of Buddhism and one of the few truly enlightened people to ever walk the face of the earth, le... Read >
Author: Noel Jameson28th March 2008
The Law of Attraction started with the creation of the universe and the creation of thought.
The challenging question is, when did mankind first become aware of this law?
The answer to that is unknown, although there is some evidence to suggest th... Read >
Author: John Peace26th February 2008
The former king had great liking for women and could lift a horse himself, he had so much strength. The Chinese pilgrim, Fa-Hian who visited India in 400 AD travelled through Ladakh and went upto Sarnath. The pilgrim mentioned in his report that Ladakh wa... Read >
Author: juliemeena25th February 2008
My friend Anel and I were on our way to a 16-day Thailand holiday. This meant 16 days of absolute leisure, including shopping and spas, not to mention a cultural experience.
But first...
We booked into our hotel. Everything in Bangkok seemed shiny, e... Read >
Author: Tara11th February 2008
I am he, and he is me, and we are all together.
Is this what the great masters and teachers such as Jesus, Buddha, and Muhammad have been implying for centuries? If so, I was beginning to understand it. The spirits fondly expressed to me that when we h... Read >
26th January 2008
Vedic Astrology Lesson 10
"Oriente Lux Occidente Lex " ( Out of the East Light, out of
the West Laws ) - thus proclaimed the Latin scholars. The
Orient became synonymous with Light and Wisdom. The
Occident with laws & conquest of the outer world.... Read >
Author: Govind Kumar25th January 2008
I have to say, I'm very happy to see that Love Yourself Week is coming up and I'm ready to celebrate with some great love quotes. Why? Because it's easy to love others and write quotes about how that feels, but we seem to have a much harder time loving ou... Read >
Author: Noel Jameson22nd January 2008
If you wanted to redesign your home interior in the Zen style, what would it look like and where would you start? You might imagine scenes of peace and tranquillity, perhaps a link with nature, for some it might conjure up images of a minimalist Japanese ... Read >
21st January 2008
Novelty Items
By definition, novelty items are small manufactured goods intended mainly for personal or household adornment. They can be anything from antiques to collectibles, esoterica to gadgets, tools to executive toys. Novelty items may not always... Read >
Author: Riz Davis10th November 2007
Outdoor Wall Fountains Complete a Garden
A garden isn't really a garden unless it includes a water feature of some sort; and outdoor wall fountains offers the perfect blend of space saving features and style. Elaborate marble or cast stone wall fountai... Read >
Author: Jim Hedgecoth30th October 2007
"We begin from the recognition that all beings cherish happiness and do not want suffering. It then becomes both morally wrong and pragmatically unwise to pursue only one's own happiness oblivious to the feelings and aspirations of all others who surround... Read >
Author: kate loving shenk08th October 2007
"We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts we make the world." ~BuddhaThis is a technique I use all the time in persuasion and in sales. It might seem a little esoteric or feel strange, but I ask you to put that asi... Read >
Author: Kenrick E. Cleveland12th September 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Stephen LauThinking can change your depression � or at least the way you look at depression.Buddha believes that obsession with the self is one of the sources of human miseries. Interestingly enough, most people with depression are se... Read >
Author: Stephen Lau02nd September 2007
Buddhism is based on the teachings of Lord Buddha. Though many people consider it a philosophy, it is the fifth most followed religion in the world. Whatever you think it is – a religion or a philosophy – knowing more about Buddhism is always extremel... Read >
Author: Nizzura Mukhtar02nd September 2007
Buddhism is only one of several large religions that are practiced in Asia – the others being Islam and Hinduism – so it is only natural to wonder about Buddha from a Hindu perspective.
The idea of Buddha from a Hindu perspective is not as kind as ... Read >
Author: Aazdak Alisimo02nd September 2007
Most people have heard of both the religion known as Buddhism and its founder, Buddha – but who was Siddhārtha Gautama and how did he become the Buddha?
Who was Siddhārtha Gautama? Gautama is the man that Buddhists recognize as the founder of Budd... Read >
Author: Aazdak Alisimo02nd September 2007
There are many items that are sacred within the dharmic religion of Buddhism, but the Three Jewels of Buddhism are the very cornerstones of this religion and its beliefs.
Several parts of Buddhism make up the core of this religion. They include the Fou... Read >
Author: Aazdak Alisimo20th August 2007
In the Bible it says, "It is through thinking that man forms that which he has in life". (Proverbs 23:7)
Is this a Secret? Yes, but only to those who have not heard about the omnipotent Universal Laws. The Law of Attraction is one of those immutable la... Read >
Author: Aldian Prakoso25th July 2007
July is the peak of the travel season. People go to Cypress, Hurghada or Antalya. Some choose more refined and more expensive destinations. But if you want your vacations to be truly memorable, you simply have to go to Sri Lanka. From the country’s c... Read >
Author: t_kogutenko25th July 2007
Successful people typically have one thing in common and that is their way of thinking. A driving ambition and unwavering perseverance pushes those who enjoy success to chase their dream and that same wilful attitude allows them to catch that dream as so... Read >
Author: Sharon11th July 2007
Why does Jesus need our prayers? I read this recently on Yahoo! Questions.
Jesus doesn't need our prayers. However He has to follow the principles that God has set forth. He cannot do anything for us unless we pray. In other words, if we don't pr... Read >
Author: Annagail Lynes05th July 2007
Jeder mag Schokolade Süßigkeit als Geschenk empfangen. Aber, du konntest von das selbe gerade geben müde sein ein-zerstößt Kasten- oder Zinnsache spezielle Gelegenheiten. Eine neue und andere Annäherung, die großartige Resultate holen sollte, gibt ... Read >
Author: Dave Owen29th June 2007
Why do they do it? Why do high school teachers love giving such homework assignments, as writing essays? And you are standing in the middle of a hallway, and screaming out loud: “Help me to write an essay!”
Well, if you need help on writing a paper, ... Read >
Author: andrewshw230th May 2007
In the Tittha Sutta, some monks remarked to the Buddha that there are many followers of other teachings with differing opinions, who bicker with one another on what is and is not the truth. The Buddha described the situation with a story... Once, a king g... Read >
Author: Janny Cole24th May 2007
Southern Thailand is home to some of the world’s finest cuisines, this can be seen by the number of Thai restaurants that have appeared throughout the world over the last number of years. Koh Samui is no different; the people here are highly imaginative... Read >
Author: Andy Burrows21st May 2007
The teachings of the Buddha are very simple and do not need intellectual exercise. The Buddha taught the Four Noble Truths which include the Noble Eightfold Path. There are within the Eightfold Path a list of precepts which are intended to lead a person... Read >
Author: denchan01st May 2007
Is Buddhist meditation a religion in itself or simply a mind exercise like most others? While Buddhist meditation is not a religion, it is inspired by the goals of the Buddhism religion. After all, the human mind is the heart of the Buddhist teaching.
... Read >
Author: Alien22nd April 2007
Have you seen the movie, "The Secret?" Let's talk about how you can use the principle of the Law of Attraction powerfully.
Have you heard of the movie called "The Secret?" It's about the Law of Attraction ? a principle that states ?what you focus on ... Read >
Author: ann ronan11th April 2007
Most people do not know who is a Guru? They think of Guru as a human being. That is not so and that is why there are very few Gurus in the world. Hinduism defines Guru thus- If God in all his glory appears as a human being to give his grace he is called G... Read >
Author: CD Mohatta23rd January 2007
Buddha was born into wealth as a prince, but as a young adult he chose to turn his back on material wealth in order to focus on a spiritual life. Yet many of Buddha's teachings give us the exact wisdom we need in order to create great material wealth.
... Read >
Author: JAMES DELROJO14th January 2007
"?And you know the way where I am going.' Thomas said to Him, ?Lord, we do not know where You are going, how do we know the way?' Jesus said to him, ?I am the way and the truth and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.'" (John 14:4-6)
... Read >
Author: Karin Syren10th January 2007
Yoga is a family of ancient spiritual practices originating in India. It is one of the six schools of Hindu philosophy. In India and across the World, Yoga is seen as a means to both physical health and spiritual mastery. Outside India, Yoga has become pr... Read >
Author: Michael Saunders09th January 2007
In this day and age, most of us want to become healthier, happier, fitter, and more spiritual. After all, we are now in the 21st century. The practitioners of yoga are probably on the forefront of leading the new spiritual revolution. The problem is that ... Read >
Author: Morgan Hamilton06th January 2007
Yoga is a family of ancient spiritual practices originating in India. It is one of the six schools of Hindu philosophy. In India and across the World, Yoga is seen as a means to both physical health and spiritual mastery. Outside India, Yoga has become pr... Read >
Author: Michael Saunders05th January 2007
You ALL STRESSED UP AND NO PLACE TO BLOWAll stressed up and no place to blow. Does that sometimes sound likeyou?It is rarely the big crises of life that cause us destructive worry.Rather, those persistent small concerns do the most long-term damageto our ... Read >
Steve Goodier
03rd January 2007
At the end of each week take time to plan your next week’s selling schedule ,on a day by day basis.
Save travelling time by grouping your appointments into more logical areas.
Remember that the only time you make money is when you are face to f... Read >
Author: Don14th December 2006
Napolean Hill said "There is one quality that one must possess to win, and that is definiteness of purpose, the knowledge of what one wants, and a burning desire to possess it." No truer words were spoken, but lets break it down a little more. I think mos... Read >
Author: Robert Hunt16th October 2006
Nakhon Ratchasima does not only have nature attractions from Khao Yai National Park, but also cultural and archeological attractions for it used to be ancient communities of Khmer. You can cover these attractions by taking the highway 2 (Mitraphap Road), ... Read >
Author: sutthichai suaprasong06th October 2006
There are many grand festivals in Thailand for celebrating in the same time of every year from the past until now a day. Some of festival is about Thai tradition but some is about religion. Around the forth quart months of every year (October - December... Read >
Author: sutthichai suaprasong04th October 2006
Only the TRUTH, and nothing but the TRUTH shall set you free
For thousands of years, all the world's greatest spiritual teachers: Buddha, Mahavira, Lao Tzu, Bodhidarma, Socrates, Plato, Jesus Christ, Muhammad, Osho Rajneesh (and others) have been preac... Read >
Author: I-key Benney, CEO04th October 2006
There are many grand festivals in Thailand for celebrating in the same time of every year from the past until now a day. Some of festival is about Thai tradition but some is about religion. Around the forth quart months of every year (October - December... Read >
Author: nanaya l.28th September 2006
The world is made up simply of energy. That is right what causes the beats in our heart, what makes our minds work, what gives us those feelings is simply energy. Buddha talks about enlightenment and Buddhist Monks will spend this and the next life tim... Read >
Author: Chris Le Roy22nd July 2006
Thoughts are the starting point to all that we do, both good and bad, either success or failure. People underestimate the power of thought. Thoughts are things. They are energy. Every thought leaves its trace upon our minds.
What we let into our minds... Read >
Author: Richard Kimball30th June 2006
Copyright 2006 Tom Russell
Has a ray of happiness ever reached you at an unexpected moment? Haven't you longed for these rays to break through more often, and with greater intensity?
The present moment can be compared to an island in the middle of ... Read >
Author: Tom Russell26th May 2006
Find a mirror. Gaze in. Run your eyes across your face... your body... your posture... Are you pleased with what peers back at you? Be truthful; no one would know ... are you satisfied with your appearance?... the way you carry yourself?... the expression... Read >
Author: Joseph Plazo18th April 2006
I have been to Bangkok once before but it was at least 10 years ago.
With a complimentary return ticket with an airline I got the chance to see the place again at the end of April. This time I could see more of Bangkok though I just stayed there for 3 d... Read >
Author: Yee Lee Wong28th March 2006
I often meet people who say things like, "I've been working with mindfulness for over twenty years."
My response is always this: "Oh, you poor thing! Have you tried *playing* with mindfulness? It's very effective, and much more fun!"
They tend to ... Read >
Author: Maya Talisman Frost20th March 2006
One of the impressions I have gained recently in speaking to Zen friends about practice is a certain attitude towards breathing in zazen. For the sake of brevity, and just for fun, I wish to refer to it as "samurai breathing". I think it has its origins i... Read >
Author: Brian Yalung11th March 2006
Recently chosen by Writer's Digest magazine as one of the best new self-published books of 2005, 'Buddha in the Boardroom' is a clever and entertaining blend of business challenges and Buddhist philosophy.
"What a charming book! MacConnell and ... Read >
Author: Gary Mosher22nd February 2006
Every job has stress. Some stress is due to the nature of the job, some stress we apply to ourselves, and some stress is caused by those around us, be it demanding bosses, unreasonable customers or unproductive and scheming co-workers.
Malcolm S. Fo... Read >
Author: Gary Mosher20th February 2006
Since launching my Seven Figure Copywriter Blog, I seem to have a small following. One of the things that I have noticed that all have in common is not necessarily a literal seven figure per year income, but something more importantly.
What is that y... Read >
Author: Dr. Enigma Valdez, C.H.16th February 2006
Copyright 2006 Cole's Poetic License
"What you resist persists; what you accept disappears."
I don't know where I found this Buddhist concept because I memorized the thought instead of the source. I doubt that Buddha would mind.
I memorized it b... Read >
Author: Evelyn Cole14th February 2006
A spiritual atheist? Perhaps it's a strange concept if you only think spirituality has to mean a belief in a god. Do the two have to be related? Many people think of the historical Buddha as a spiritual person, but most don't know that he never expressed ... Read >
Author: Steve Gillman02nd February 2006
What does it mean to be perfect? Many people strive for 'perfection' in their life, through their work, their family, and their love lives. All the time we hear about, or are even called 'perfectionists', and usually in a negative context. There have been... Read >
Author: M6.Net Web Hosting01st January 2006
Do you move through life feeling everyday is the same? Like some repeated pattern that goes on and on? For some people, there's nothing new to do under the sun, and nowhere to go. Everything is just boring, boring, boring. They work so hard to earn enough... Read >
Author: Lance Ong24th December 2005
Copyright 2005 Melissa Quiter
One of the most ignored and yet devastating epidemics of our time is affecting millions and millions of people every day and you may be one of them. The symptoms of this epidemic are also its horrible lasting effects. This... Read >
Author: Melissa Quiter15th December 2005
One curse of the modern world is to always keep us busy. Playtime is generally the priviledge of children. So are flights of fancy. Adults are supposed to be productive, and the products of the imagination aren't concrete enough to hold much weight in our... Read >
Author: Seth Mullins06th December 2005
Shih Tzu were seen to have a number of characteristics that were believed to be comparable to characteristics of Buddha. The white mark on the forehead of the Shih Tzu was perceived as the energy center, often called the third eye or sixth chakra, and is... Read >
Author: Connie Limon20th November 2005
I was eavesdropping on the other passengers' conversation as we waited for more passengers to fill that small jitney at Market-Market Mall at around 10 o'clock PM giving me a glimpse of their lives. It's no big deal, however, for these are no private but ... Read >
Author: Raymond Usbal16th November 2005
Thai girls are more conservative than women in many other countries and observe different customs. You will gain a lot of respect and avoid embarrassment in Thailand if you follow Thai social rules and customs.
Be careful not to embarrass your lady. H... Read >
Author: Dao Jones12th November 2005
"This Week"
by the
Bahrain Meditation Centre
Bahrain Meditation Centre is administered by B.K.W.S.U. (visit: www.bkwsu.org.uk)
12th November, 2005
Balance
"Don't just do something stand there."
Buddha
Now is the... Read >
Author: Aruna Ladva28th September 2005
The Unlimited Power of Joint Ventures
Copyright@ 2005 Oleg Ilin
We all love traffic, right? The more we have the better.
Never can have enough of it.
And if we have free traffic, and an extra candy with it,
such as the word "targeted" add... Read >
Author: Oleg Ilin27th September 2005
The Spiritual Puzzle
Depending on which side of life's philosopical spectrum we reside, we can find the appropriate team of guru's to exemplify that we are on the right track and doing well.
If we decide to be inquisitive, inventive, ambitious, and... Read >
Author: Joan Marques17th August 2005
Sharing some Dynamic Principles of Successful Living ("Updated")
by Craig Lock
"Within you right now is the power to do things you never
dreamed possible. This power becomes available to you just
as soon as you can change your beliefs."
... Read >
Author: Craig Lock26th July 2005
Thailand is one of those destinations, which is forever teeming with tourists. The country holds an exclusive position in the hearts of all vacationers for the place has much more to offer than anyone can expect. Thailand lies in the South East Asia regio... Read >
Author: Mansi Gupta
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