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5 Things a Buddhist Can Do On Christmas

Buddha with Christmas Tree - By Alan Peto

As a Buddhist living in America, I find December to be one of the best times of the year.  The many religions that share holidays in December (including Buddhism) often share the common thread of peace, love, caring for others, and kindness to one another.  That’s something we can all celebrate. So what can you, [...]

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Buddhism, a Quick Intro

Buddhism is such a fascinating and interesting way of life, however understanding some of the basic concepts can be a bit confusing! I’ve made this infographic to talk very briefly about just two of the major topics known as The Four Noble Truths, and The Eightfold Path.    The Four Noble Truths explains what Buddha Siddhattha Gotama [...]

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Making Bodhi Day Meaningful

“The greatest gift is to give people your enlightenment, to share it. It has to be the greatest.” ~ Buddha For Buddhists there are a few holidays which represent significant times in the Buddha’s life.  On December 8th, we celebrate the day Buddha achieved enlightenment on his 35th birthday nearly 2,500 years ago (‘Bodhi’ means [...]

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