Buddhism 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
Is Buddhism a religion?
Buddhism can be considered both a religion and a philosophical system. It originated in ancient India as a spiritual movement, and has since evolved and spread throughout the world. For some, Buddhism... Read More
The 31 Planes of Existence
The 31 Planes of Existence is a concept in Buddhist cosmology that describes different realms in which beings can be reborn. These realms range from the lower realms of hell, ghost, and animal existen... Read More
The Eightfold Path
The Eightfold Path is a central concept in Buddhism and is considered to be the path to the end of suffering and the attainment of enlightenment. It’s a practical guide for how to live a virtuou... Read More