Author: Maithri
What was the universe like before the big bang?
The question of what existed before the Big Bang is still a mystery, and scientists and cosmologists are still trying to understand the origins of the universe. According to the prevailing scientific ... Read MoreDoes past, present and future exist at the same time?
The concept of time is a complex one and has been studied by philosophers, physicists, and other scholars for centuries. There are different theories and perspectives on the nature of time and whether... Read MoreImpermanence : Buddhist Approach
Impermanence refers to the concept that many aspects of our perceived reality are uncertain and temporary. Despite this, we often hold onto these fleeting circumstances as if they are permanent fixtur... Read MoreBuddhism in Australia
Buddhism makes up 2.4% of the Australian population according to the 2016 census. The study of Buddhism in Australia has been documented since 1961, but it wasn’t until the 1990s that the field ... Read MoreTranscendental Meditation (TM)
Transcendental Meditation (TM) is a specific form of meditation that was developed by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in the 1950s. It is a mental technique that involves the use of a mantra, which is a sound o... Read MoreHow to still your mind during meditation
Meditation is a technique that can be used to still the mind and achieve a state of deep inner peace and focus. Here are some steps you can follow to still your mind during meditation: Remember, the g... Read MoreSatipatthana Sutta
The Satipatthana Sutta is a Buddhist scripture that is considered one of the most important suttas, or discourses, in the Pali Canon, the collection of texts that make up the scriptures of Theravada B... Read MoreDifference between rebirth and reincarnation
“Rebirth” and “reincarnation” are two related concepts that are often used interchangeably, but they have some distinct differences. Reincarnation refers to the idea that a per... Read More