Q: What does #Happiness mean to a #buddhist such as The #DalaiLama? Ans: I usually describe happiness in the sense of more satisfaction. Happiness is not necessarily some pleasure experience but neutral sort of experience, that bring deep #Satisfaction .

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In China, desks transform into beds for kids' naps, aiding brain growth...

The Power of Dependent Origination: A Unique Answer to The Problem of Suffering ☸️ Dear Friends, Buddhism's original concept of Dependent Origination is an effective and deep way to understand and tackle The Problem of Suffering, setting it apart from other religious

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The Icchantikas: The Ones Who Forgot the Light ☸️ Buddhist scriptures mention beings who are so lost in their own world that they can't see the sunshine even on the brightest day. And in Buddhism, there's a term for such beings: Icchantikas. Mentioned in the Lankavatara Sutra,

“Recognizing that difficult emotions are common to all humans seems to arouse immediate feelings of empathy with others. We share our emotions: They are part of our collective karma, the human condition.” —Wes Nisker #DailyDharma buff.ly/3vwIbBE

The Heart Sutra: Bridging the Gaps That Divide Humanity ☸️ Dear Friends, When we hold a snowflake in our hand, we feel that it's unique and intricate. Yet, the moment we try to grasp it tightly, it melts away. The Heart Sutra, one of Buddhism's most intense and deep teachings,

“There are two great systems in the body of man: the tree of life, which is the arterial with its roots in the heart; and, the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, i.e. the nervous system, which has its roots in the brain. 🧵

These two "trees" are physical manifestations of a complicated network of branching energy currents in the aura or superphysical bodies.” — Manly P. Hall [ Art • “Rain of Universal Knowledge" by Jeff Angelo ]

To understand life better, visit three places: • A hospital 🏥 • A prison ⛓️ • A cemetery 🪦 At the hospital… you’ll see that nothing is more beautiful or valuable than health. In prison… you’ll realize that freedom is priceless. At the cemetery… you’ll understand