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How the Digital Revolution is Shaping the Practice of Buddhism Today

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Buddhism, one of the world’s oldest spiritual traditions, emphasizes mindfulness, compassion, and the pursuit of enlightenment. As technology rapidly transforms human societies, it is essential to explore how these advancements intersect with Buddhist principles. This article delves into the relationship between Buddhism and technology, examining both the benefits and challenges that arise from their convergence. Historical Context Historically, Buddhism has shown a remarkable ability to adapt to various cultural and technological changes. From the oral transmission of teachings to the written scriptures on palm leaves and, later, printed books, Buddhism has continuously embraced new methods to disseminate its wisdom. Today, the digital age presents a new frontier for the spread and practice of Buddhism. Technology Enhancing Buddhist Practice Digital Dharma The internet has become a powerful tool for spreading Buddhist teachings globally. Websites, blogs, online courses, and social med...
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Important life lessons from the Buddhist tradition

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Buddha's tradition provides us with valuable examples and makes our life rich. Buddha's tradition is like an ocean of examples for the whole world. We can only take a drop of water from that great ocean. The first example that Lord Buddha gave to the world was to show kindness. He looked at the Bodhi tree for a week and revealed that we should show kindness not only to animals but also to trees. Lord Buddha organised activities according to a daily routine. The importance of preparing a schedule to spend the whole day meaningfully is the example that comes from it. Here, what we need to do is to plan a routine that suits us and spend the day accordingly, so that we can spend our time in a very useful way. Because we can't get back the time that has passed, we should try to spend every moment meaningfully, that's why it's an organised life. Dealing with compassion for the world is another special quality found in Buddhist tradition. It is the nature of this virtue to...
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Buddhist philosophy and development

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  Modern scholars in various fields have seen "development" from many dimensions and it is possible to inquire about the fact that what is the scope given for development in Buddhist philosophy. A layman who lives a lay life and feeds his children while receiving Panchakama wealth is constantly involved in the use of money. According to Buddhist philosophy, the primary goal of a layman should be to pave the way to Nirvana. But before that, the two-world phenomenon or the development of this world and the next world should be opened. According to Buddhist philosophy, development in this world mainly consists of two parts.That is physical development and spiritual development.  In order to achieve physical development, progress should be made in several areas. Physical development can be achieved in terms of economic development, member development, cultural development, political development, and health preservation. The layman who lives in a worldly environment should also ma...
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