Enlightenment - The Story

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One day, seated beneath the Bodhi tree (the tree of awakening) Siddhartha became deeply absorbed in meditation, and reflected on his experience of life, determined to penetrate its truth. He finally achieved Enlightenment and became the Buddha.

Piers Morgan meets his Holiness the Dalai Lama on 26 APRIL 2017

on 26 APRIL 2017 • 

In September 2016 Piers Morgan met his Holiness the Dalai Lama — and the pair talked about everything, from Mr Trump, to IS, to love and marriage and even celebrity culture.

Watch the full (40-minute, uncut), fascinating discussion.

It was the interview that got the internet buzzing and now we [itv.com/goodmorningbritain] bring you the full 40-minute, uncut version.

His Holiness the 103rd Gaden Tripa, Head of the Gelug School, Passes Away

By Craig Lewis Buddhistdoor Global 2017-04-24 

His Holiness the 103rd Gaden Tripa. From tibet.net

The 103rd Gaden Tripa, His Holiness Jetsun Lobsang Tenzin, the spiritual head of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism, has passed away at the age of 80, the Central Tibetan Administration announced. Rinpoche had recently been admitted to the intensive care unit of Max Hospital in New Delhi after several months of illness. 

Children Becoming Buddhist Monks

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WATCH: Children get their heads shaved by Buddhist monks during a ceremony called 'Children Becoming Buddhist Monks' at the Jogye Temple in South Korea. Following the ceremony, the children will stay at the temple where they are taught about Buddhism until Buddha's birthday on May 3.

On the Nothingness of God: A Zen Meditation

April 21, 2017 by James Ford 

Back in 2008 I read a review of the book Merton & Buddhism: Wisdom, Emptiness & Everyday Mind edited by Bonnie Bowman Thurston. The reviewer cited a particular line that I’ve not been able to shake. “(W)hen the Dalai Lama was asked if he believed in God, he replied ‘It depends on what you mean by ‘God’: if you mean by ‘God’ What Thomas Merton means, then yes, I do.’”

This very much caught my imagination. And, I wrote on the subject, on the yes, and the implied no, and within that the power of nothingness. I find myself think of this again. And, thought I’d take another run at that mystery.

How can I trust myself? By Thich Nhat Hanh

Short film about 9 minutes.

on 14 APRIL 2017 

Cultivating trust in yourself and your Buddhist practice.

Bring your mind back to the present, here and now. The present is the safest place for the mind to be because there is nothing in the present

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Question: I have been having trouble letting go of the past. How can I let it go and what do you suggest?

The Dalai Lama criticizes Trump’s “America First” policy

April 9, 2017 by Justin Whitaker

In the video posted by England’s Channel 4 News yesterday (below), the Dalai Lama also discusses the need for a compassionate cultural revolution in China and the possibility of the end of his line of rebirths.

Speaking of the Trump policy, he said:

“I believe, with admiration, America as a leading nation of the free world. So, some new thinking: ‘Only America’, ‘First America’, right?  ‘America First’ – I feel a little bit… disagreement. As a leading nation of the free world, America should act with that spirit…”

Fluttering of mind

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True Buddhist Teachings

In the forest a monk can learn to contemplate the nature of things he can live in contentment and peace. As he looks around he understand that all forms of life generate and eventually dies. Nothing that exist is permanent. And when he realize this he begin to become serine. Monks are content to live with little. They do only what they need. They sleep when it is only necessary. They are satisfied with what they have. This is the foundation of Buddhist meditation. Buddhist monks does not practice meditation for selfish reasons, but in order to know and understand themselves. And this allow them to teach others how to live peacefully and wisely. Still monks life are far from ease. He works to free his hearts in order to feel the loving and kindness that embraces everything.

Indonesia Aims to Boost Spiritual Tourism at Borobudur Buddhist Temple

By Anne Wisman Buddhistdoor Global 2017-03  28  

From boldtravel.com

As Indonesia seeks to further expand spiritual tourism to the Buddhist temple of Borobudur in central Java Province, the Tidar Heritage Foundation (THF) organized a special cultural program, which officials expressed hope would help the UNESCO World Heritage Site become as relevant a religious destination as Jerusalem or Rome, and make it instrumental in promoting peace and interfaith harmony around the world.

The Buddha comes to Sussex

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Published on May 6, 2013

BBC Documentary about Thai Forest Monastery Traditions. Featuring Ajahn Chah, the founder and the teacher of Wat Nong Pah Pong and Wat Pah Nanachat (The International Forest Monastery) Ubon Rachathani, Thailand and his disciples. This documentary was spotting the time, the forest tradition Buddhist were introduced to the western for the first time.

Venerable Ajahn Chah, who is highly revered, is well known in Thailand as one of the top venerable monks in forest tradition. Ajahn Chah died in 1993, after establishing many forest tradition monasteries both in Thailand and in the West. Currently, his disciples still faithfully follow his teaching and they established 241 domestic branch monasteries in Thailand and 22 international branch monasteries in many countries.

For more information of Venerable Ajahn Chah and his monasteries:
Venerable Ajahn Chah Subhaddo
http://www.ajahnchah.org

Wat Pah Nanachat (WPN)
The International Forest Monastery
http://www.watpahnanachat.org/

Wat Nong Pah Pong
http://www.watnongpahpong.org

The Heart Sūtra Mantra by Deva Premal

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The Heart Sūtra Mantra by Deva Premal

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Bhikkhu Bodhi on Mindfulness in the Buddha’s Words

March 27, 2017 by Justin Whitaker
Mindfulness in the Western world is perhaps best known in the terms of the words of Jon Kabat-Zinn as: “Paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment and non-judgmentally.”

Bodhipaksa of Wildmind presents a helpful breakdown of each part of this sentence after offering his own definition of “the gentle effort to be continuously present with experience.”

Kids find inner calm through mindful breathing

PUBLISHED MAR 14, 2017, The Straits Times  Toh Wen Li                                                  

More than 10 schools here have introduced this practice and say children are more focused, calm and alert

It was five minutes before the end of recess at Westwood Primary School on Thursday.

A hush descended over the canteen as pupils seated on benches began a "mindful breathing" session.

"Sit quietly, close your eyes... Keep breathing in and out, slowly," said a woman's voice on the speaker system, guiding them through the two-minute exercise.

5 Funny Buddhist Suttas That Have a Great Message

MARCH 5, 2017 Mindah-Lee Kumar

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You wouldn’t expect the Buddha’s teachings to include anything funny would you? I mean we’re talking about the serious business of purifying our mind and becoming enlightened. But occasionally I’ve come across some Buddhist suttas that have surprised me and made me chuckle. In this video, I share with you five suttas from the Pali Canon that I’ve found amusing and also have a great message.

Buddhist Documentary "Becoming Who I Was"

By Craig Lewis Buddhistdoor Global  2017-02-21  

Filmed over an eight-year period, the documentary follows the life of Padma Angdu, who is recognized as the incarnation of a high-ranking Tibetan lama. From facebook.com

Following its worldwide premier at the Berlin International Film festival 
last week, a new documentary on Tibetan Buddhism, Becoming Who I 
was, by South Korean directors Chang-Yong Moon and Jin Jeon has been 
picked up for distribution in the US and Canada, under a deal that includes 
a premier in New York City later this year, to be followed by nationwide 
cinema, DVD, and digital releases.

Buddham Saranam Gacchami By Lata Mangeshkar

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Published on Dec 29, 2013

Lata Mangeshkar's first Buddhist song.
In The album SIDDHARTHA
Published by  Pratik Mohite

A beautiful video on Ajahn Brahm's retreat in Sri Lanka earlier this year.

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Top 10 MISCONCEPTIONS about BUDDHISM

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Published on Feb 9, 2017

Buddhism is extremely fast growing and estimates put its adherents at somewhere around one billion. Even though Buddhism is so popular, many in the western world, where it is barely practiced, have a very poor understanding of it. Not only have many people gained a completely incorrect understanding of it, but some attempt to practice without proper guidance and do it completely wrong. Now while these people’s hearts are in the right place, it might be wise to find a Buddhist teacher, they do exist in the western world, and learn from them. 

Japanese Buddhist Temple Holds Techno Memorial Services

By Spooky, February 10, 2017

Fukui, Japan -- In an effort to make his Buddhist temple more accessible to the wider public and draw younger generations to religion, a former DJ turned Buddhist priest has been holding “techno memorial services” at his temple in Fukui City, Japan.

Attending one of the unconventional memorial services organized at the Sho-onji Buddhist temple by 49-year-old Gyosen Asakura feels more like a warehouse rave than a traditional religious experience. A kaleidoscope of psychedelic lights bathes the golden decorations of the temple, and electronic music ranging from IDM (Intelligent Dance Music) to breakbeats blends with chantings of Buddhist scripture.