My friend Venerable Benkong took this photo of a lotus pond last year in Beijing's Haidian district. Photo © Venerable Benkong, 2019
Category: spirituality
Golden Tara
This gorgeous golden Tara is located on the grounds of the Giant Seated Buddha on a hill overlooking Thimphu in the kingdom of Bhutan. Many thanks to my friend Barry Fahrer for sharing this photo with my readers. Photo © Barry Fahrer 2019
Peaceful Buddha
May the actions that I take toward the good,toward understanding myself,toward being more peaceful,be of benefit to all beings everywhere. Sharon Salzberg I feel so blessed to be able to share another of Barry Fahrer's gorgeous photos with my readers. Thimphu, BhutanPhoto © Barry Fahrer 2019
Shrine
I am in love with every churchAnd mosqueAnd templeAnd any kind of shrineBecause I know it is thereThat people say the different namesOf the One God. -- Hafez Barry Fahrer sent me this stunning photo of a shrine in Kathmandu, Nepal. I don't know if it's Hindu or Buddhist. And I tend to agree with …
A Lot on His Mind
Here's another great shot from Barry Fahrer. © Barry Fahrer 2019
Bodh Gaya
My dear friend Barry Fahrer took this stunning shot at the Mahabodhi temple in Bodh Gaya. © Barry Fahrer 2019 Bodh Gaya is home to a direct descendant of the Bodhi Tree under which Shakyamuni Buddha attained enlightenment. Barry Fahrer is an excellent photographer and I look forward to sharing more of his photos of India, …
Faith without God — a Buddhist Perspective
Dear readers, Buddha Groove just published my article, Faith without God -- a Buddhist Perspective, on Balance, their blog on all things spiritual. I'm interested to hear your thoughts. Please add your comments below.
Life and Death in the Digital Age
As the world becomes a more digital place, we cannot forget about the human connection Adam Neumann After my father turned 70, I worried every time the phone rang. At that time, I believed that 70 was the beginning of old age.* And we all know what happens to old people. At some point, they …
Self-Care Is a Spiritual Act
"Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? " 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, NIV People usually quote this Bible verse to caution others not to defile their bodies, whether it be through eating junk food, getting tattoos or piercings (oh! the …
Faith that Works
Do not believe in anything simply because you have heard it. Do not believe in anything simply because it is spoken and rumored by many. Do not believe in anything simply because it is found written in your religious books. Do not believe in anything merely on the authority of your teachers and elders. Do …
Eclectic Spirituality 