Discover the six deadly enemies of the human mind—desire, anger, greed, attachment, pride, and jealousy—according to Hindu philosophy. Learn how to overcome them through teachings from the Bhagavad Gita and Upanishads, explained in simple yet profound terms.
Explore the four Mahavakyas of Hinduism—ancient spiritual sayings from the Upanishads that reveal the unity of the self (Atman) and ultimate reality (Brahman). A simple yet profound guide.
Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, was born in Lumbini, Nepal in May 623 BCE. The Buddha was born as…
History of the Buddha and Buddhism The Buddha was born as Prince Siddhartha in Lumbini, Nepal, on the full moon…
The soul takes an important part in religious and philosophical discussions. From Socrates in the Hellenic world, Confucius and Lao…
What is Zen Buddhism? Zen is the Japanese word for Sanskrit dhyāna, which literally means meditation. Zen is called Chan…
Death takes center stage in many religions. If you are a Christian or a Muslim, your body will be buried;…
Goddesses And Divine Females The most common Hindu goddesses are Sarasvati, Laksmi and Parvati. Sarasvati is the daughter of Brahma,…
Cows, Pigs and Religion Some enigmatic customs that occur in one culture might apparently appear irrational and inexplicable to other…
The Buddha is a Sanskrit word, which means the Enlightened One. When the historical Buddha was living, he asked his…