November, 2011

Are all Buddhists Vegetarians?

The concept of vegetarianism in Buddhism is a tricky one for many beginners to grasp, but many seasoned lay Buddhists can lose sight of the concept just as easily.

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Buddhists greeted by Hindus on Bodhi Day

Hindus have sent early greetings to Buddhist communities world over on Bodhi Day, commemorating Gautama Buddha’s enlightenment, which falls on December eight.

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Chinese Embassy in UK: Dalai Lama agitates to follow self-immolations

On November 11, The Guardian carried a report, which quotes heavily from comments of “exiled Tibetans” that glorify acts of self-immolation. The Embassy spokesman wrote a letter to the newspaper to refute its comment.

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Is Yoga A Religion?

In the spirit of the holidays I paid my 96-year-old Uncle Vin a visit. For the most part I have the respect to only speak when spoken to.

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Tibetologist says self-immolation runs counter to Buddhist precept

Threcent self-immolations by monks and nuns in Tibetan areas of southwest China’s Sichuan province have seriously e violated the fundamental precept of Buddhism, said a renowned Tibetologist in a signed article on Tuesday.

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Prayer Wheel

Bronze Prayer Wheel – Framed model.  Hand hammered deity artwork.   Size : 8″ H x 8″ W x 2″ D Weight : 420 grams  

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Framed Prayer Wheel

Very sculpted ornate Bronze Tibetan Prayer Wheel.  Compartment for burning inscents, and two side doors on the top.   Size : 12″ H x 12 W x 4″ D Weight : 5 lbs. / 2.4 kilos  

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Auspicious Symbols Bowls

Singing bowls with the Lucky 8 symbols of Buddhism. Weight : 20 Kilos / 44 lbs. Size : variety 4″ – 6″    

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Buddha Art Bowl

Hand Hammered  Singing Bowl with hand etched artwork of Lotus Buddha. Size : 30 cm  / 12″ Weight : 2.5 kilo / 5 lbs  

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Moving beyond faith to heal lifestyle blues

Twenty-nine-year-old Gagan Kaur’s life fell apart when her 14-year-old relationship ended last year.

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