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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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Maitriya Buddha who will attain enlightenment in the future

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Maitreya Buddha, is a bodhisattva in Buddhist tradition who is believed to be the next Buddha who will appear on Earth after the teachings of Gautama Buddha have been forgotten. The name "Maitreya" means "loving-kindness" in Sanskrit, reflecting the compassionate nature of this future Buddha. According to Buddhist tradition, Maitreya Buddha resides in the Tusita heaven, waiting for the time when he will descend to Earth to teach the Dharma and help sentient beings attain enlightenment. It is said that Maitreya will appear when the teachings of Gautama Buddha have been lost and forgotten, and when the world is in a state of great spiritual decay. The appearance of Maitreya is prophesied in various Buddhist scriptures, including the Pali Canon, the Mahayana sutras, and the Tibetan Buddhist texts. These texts describe Maitreya as a radiant and peaceful figure, with a radiant smile and a gentle demeanour. Maitreya is often depicted seated in the "dharmachakra mudra...
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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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How did the Buddha attain great enlightenment

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How did the Buddha attain great enlightenment Ascetic Siddhartha Thausa realized the middle path (walking the middle path away from both extremes of pleasure and excessive suffering) after practicing Anapanasati meditation (concentration on inhalation and exhalation). Seeing his emaciated appearance caused by suffering, the goddess Sujata, who mistook him for a god who had fulfilled her wish, presented him with a gift of "Kiripidu"( milk powder). Then Siddhartha Tausano decided to sit at the root of the Asatu tree, now known as the Bodhi tree in Buddhgaya, and not get up until he found the truth. Thinking that he had abandoned the search for truth, Kondangna and the other four ascetics left his discipleship. After 49 days of meditation, he attained enlightenment at the age of 35. According to some, it happened in the fifth lunar month, and according to others, it happened in the twelfth  month. Gautama Bodhisattvas were then known as Buddha, or "Enlightened One". In...
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Gautama Buddha's exemplary and correct vision

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Exemplary  The whole character of Buddha is exemplary. If he is a true leader, he should be exemplary. His followers are led by the leader. Lord Buddha, who engaged the first sixty arahath in the work of dharma mission, went to Uruvel Danauva a to spread the dharma, setting an example for the followers. Some leaders engage their followers in certain activities, but they do not engage in it themselves. There are instances throughout the Buddha's character where the Lord Buddha gave advice to others and he also acted in that advice. It is also exemplary that the Buddha, who criticized the casteism taught by the Brahmins, appreciated the equality of individuals and gave the opportunity to settle down to the people of all four castes.  Being born in a Kshatriya caste, despite the ability to eat sweet food, walking on the highway, giving alms only during the day, sometimes wearing earthen robes, almsgiving etc. are examples of exemplary leadership characteristics of Lord Buddha. Co...
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What is Nibbana preached by Gautama Buddha

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What is Nibbana preached by Gautama Buddha              Nirvana (Nirvana) is the highest Dharma that Buddhists aspire to. Nirvana is the extinction of lust, hatred and delusion by a person. This can be confirmed by any Tripitaka sermon on Nibbana. The love and attachment to earthly pleasures can be called lust. Willingness to grasp the images, sounds, smells, tastes, touches, and intentions that are constantly present and present in these senses: eye, ear, nose, tongue, body, and mind. The intense desire to get them back can be called lust or lust. Anger is the reluctance or anger towards something that one does not like or the person who opposes it. ▶Moha  Moha is the pursuit of salvation or consolation through unscriptural means. It is a delusion or delusion to wish for eternal comfort through open peace or belief in God, such as a dog or a cow. As long as this defilement dharma is firmly in the mind, the animal prolongs its life by...
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