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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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The founder of Buddhism and the essence of Buddhism

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Buddhism was founded by the Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama. The Buddha was born in present-day Nepal over 2,500 years ago and lived a life of privilege as a prince. However, he was said to have been deeply moved by the suffering he saw in the world, and eventually left his palace to seek a way to end suffering. After many years of meditation and contemplation, the Buddha reached a state of enlightenment and realized the nature of reality and the cause of suffering. He then began to teach others about his insights and the path to enlightenment, attracting a large following of disciples. The Buddha's teachings, which came to be known as Buddhism, spread throughout India and eventually to other parts of Asia. Today, Buddhism is one of the world's largest and most influential religions, with millions of followers in countries such as Thailand, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Japan. In summary, the founder of Buddhism is the Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama, who lived over...
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The importance of Vesak, the great festival of Buddhists

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Among the main religious festivals celebrated by the Buddhist people, Vesak has a prominent place. On that day, the Buddhist people around the world celebrate the birth, enlightenment, and passing away of Lord Buddha, and engage in various types of religious ceremonies. This article is written to explain the importance of Vesak Pohoya because many other important events have taken place on Vesak Pohoya in addition to Lord Buddha's three days. The main reason why the Buddhist people celebrate the Vesak day in a very grand manner is that the birth of Prince Siddhartha, Buddhahood, and the passing of the Buddha took place on a Vesak full moon day. Bosath, who was born as Prince Siddhartha in Lumbini Sal Garden, left the lay house at the age of 29 after becoming disillusioned with life. After that, despite 6 years of hard work, he was not able to attain enlightenment. But after that, the Bodhisattva abandoned Attha Kilamatanu Yoga and Kama Sukhallikanu Yoga and followed the Madhya Prat...
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Gauthama Buddha's Buddha bowl

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Gauthama Buddha's Buddha bowl The bowl which Lord Buddha used to bury gifts and to grow rice during his stay in Dambadiwa, he gave his bowl as a souvenir to the people of Vaishali city who constantly offered him support on the way to Kusinara to drink. The details of this are recorded in the reports written by Major General Alexander Cunningham after a visit to North and South Bihar in 1880-1881. Monk Fahian and Hyunsan recorded that the bowl was placed in a Buddhist temple in Vaishali, and that the farmers of Vaishali made it a ritual to offer the top part of their harvest to this bowl. Chinese traveling Buddhist scholars Fahian Monk and Hyunsan Monk have recorded various facts about this giant Buddha bowl and its origin. This Buddha bowl has been in the Buddhist temple of Vaishali for about five centuries. According to Taranath, a Tibbatha Buddhist monk and scholar in the sixteenth century, King Kanishka of Kushan attacked Pataliputra in the first century. King Kanishka won this ...
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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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