Martin Luther King Jr. is one of the most well know human rights activists in American History. While he wasn’t a Buddhist many Buddhist beliefs and principles can be found in his writings and speeches. King’s rhetoric was strongly influenced by nonviolence and compassion. One of his most famous works…
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The Compassion Of Tonglen Meditation In The Green Mile
What is Tonglen Meditation? Tonglen Meditation is sometimes referred to as “taking and sending” meditation. “Tong” is translated as “giving or sending” and “len” is translated as “receiving or taking”. Its goal is to reverse the human tendency of avoiding suffering and seeking out pleasure. A practitioner of this form…
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Is Lisa Simpson The Most Famous Buddhist of All Time?
Short answer: No. Of course not! There are far more famous, talked about, and recognizable figures in the history of Buddhism. Siddhartha Gautama, Ānanda, the Dalai Lama and even Hollywood Actor Orlando Bloom. It’s not fair or accurate to say she’s the the most famous Buddhist of all time, but…