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Can a Buddhist Monk Be President?

Strange things are happening. I just read - at http://www.buddhistchannel.tv/index.php?id=43,8748,0,0,1,0 - that a Buddhist monk in Sri Lanka, Battaramulle Seelaratana Thera, intends to run for president...

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Philosophies of Life for Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims, Jews & Scientologists

Author's Note: I wrote this piece several years ago for a class. It's purpose was to point out that while many religions have different practices, they all are driven upon the philosophy of ultimately being...

3 comments    religion god faith
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Thai monk - Luang Poo Suk

Luang Poo Suk had the ability to change objects into different sizes and shapes. He chanted a kathah and removed the coconut husk and the houseflies turned into elephant. In the year BE2477 on 21st of January...

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25 mostly funny quotes about life, living, and the human condition

I'd like to share some of my favorite quotes about life, the beauty and brilliance and absurdity of it all.... In the book of life, the answers aren’t in the back….. Charlie Brown Honesty may be the...

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feng shui laughing buddha -Symbol with money bag is one of the most auspicious symbols and is said to bring wealth,happiness and success.85

How To Decorate Your Home Using Feng Shui Articles

Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese system of aesthetics to improve your health and prosperity using the laws of Heaven (Astronomy) and Earth (Geography). When translated to...

2 comments    advice family home
Gautama Buddha72

Tenets of Buddhism

Peace, Harmony and Much Love to You All ! God speaks to all of us, no matter who we are or where we come from. And it is the human aspects of world view, culture and family upbringing, etc, that can tint,...

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Feng Shui Lucky Objects

When it comes to that elusive stuff called luck, every culture has its own traditions, but it is remarkable how often these cultural traditions overlap. In this article you will read those well known and...

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Laughing Buddha Feng Shui Symbol with money bag is one of the most auspicious symbols and is said to bring wealth,happiness and success. 82

Laughing Buddha as a Feng Shui Symbol for Good Luck and Prosperity

The Laughing Buddha is one of the most popular symbols used by Feng Shui Consultants for enhancing the good luck and wealth. Laughing Buddha is also known as Happy Buddha or Matreiya. This Buddha is regarded as one of the gods of wealth and keeping this symbol at home is said to bring prosperity, happiness and success. Keeping this figurine at the place of business is said to enhance business and money luck. Laughing Buddha absorbs negative Chi and emanates positive energies.

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The Parable of the Mustard Seed

The Parable of the Mustard Seed is, perhaps, one of the most famous stories from the Pali Canon. This is my interpretation of the Sutta, to be clear. I understand very little Pali and less Sanscrit, so this...

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Somdej Pra Sangkarat (Pae) Famous Thai Monk

During the period BE2432 to BE 2487, Somdej Pra Sangkarat Pae Wat Suttat was very famous and popular among the Thai people and in the Thailand Temple. He was Pra Sangkarat of Thailand in BE 2481. At the age...

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