Buddha Gautama and Jesus Christ are often compared as founders of two world religions. They are also similar in another important respect – one which gives rise to some misunderstanding. Many people assume that the… Where does ‘Christ’ of Jesus Christ come from?
Genghis Khan (born Temüjin, 鐵木眞; 1162 –1227 CE) was the founder and first Great Khan of the Mongol Empire. This empire, after his death, became the largest single landmass empire in history. One of the most… Great World Empire of the Past… and the Global Kingdom Promised to Come
The Bible and the Tripitaka, or the Three Baskets, share much in common. They are both sacred ancient texts. They were also written in languages that are not common today so they usually need to… How did we get the ancient Holy texts we read today?
Maya comes from the Sanskrit meaning ‘that which is not’ and therefore is ‘illusion’. Different sages and schools of thought have emphasized the illusion of maya in different ways. They commonly warn that the material… How does a filthy-rich playboy teach wisdom of Maya?
The Dalai Lama remains the foremost spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhists. Devotees consider him to be a line of incarnation of Avalokiteśvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion. The 14th and current Dalai Lama is Tenzin Gyatso, who… What Ancient Prophetic Oracles Speak Today?
Еврейчүүд урт удаан түүхтэй бөгөөд тэд Азийн түүхэнд онцгой нөлөө үзүүлсэн. Ганцхан жишээг авч үзье. Коммунизмыг Европт эдийн засаг, улс төрийн онол болгон дэвшүүлсэн Карл Маркс еврей хүн байв. Түүний санаа Европоос Ази хүртэл тархаж,… Еврейчүүдийн түүх юу байсан бэ?
Budai (布袋; 포대; 布袋; Bố Đại) was a Chinese monk usually identified with good fortune and luck. Statues and stories depict him as jovial and fat because of all the good food he eats. This explains his nicknames “Laughing Buddha”… Luck of Laughing Buddha but Cursed Like a Preta: How Moses’ Blessings & Curses Echo Today
The Five precepts gives the basic code of ethics for observant Buddhists to respect. They are meant to develop mind and character, enabling progress to enlightenment. Keeping the five precepts forms part of regular devotional practice,… The Five Precepts and the Ten Commandments
The Lantern Festival (元宵節, 元宵节, Yuánxiāo jié), or Shangyuan Festival (上元節, 上元节, Shàngyuán jié) concludes the Chinese New Year celebrations. The Lantern Festival is celebrated on the first full moon in the new year of… Riddle of the New Year’s Full Moon Festival
Mountains create ideal places for sacred sites, serving either as pilgrimage destinations or temple locations. The remoteness of a mountain from everyday life and its height give devotees a sense of nearness to heaven. Therefore, almost… The Sacrifice Making the Mountain Sacred for All