Understanding one of the world’s largest religions can be a challenge It is a difficult task to answer the question “what is Hinduism?” One of the best and most useful metaphors to use in a description of Hinduism is that of the Banyan tree. This is a tree which sends down shoots from its branches… [Read More]
Who Was Buddha?
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Gautama Buddha (also known as Siddhartha Gautama Buddha) was a spiritual leader from the country of India whose teachings later helped for the religion of Buddhism. The specific word Buddha is used to describe the first period of awakening for the followers of Buddhism as well. Gautama Buddha is referred to in the Buddhist religion… [Read More]
A Look At Astral Projection
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Astral projection is a belief that everyone has an incorporeal “astral body” or “spirit” can travel outside of the physical body carrying one’s consciousness. In many cultures, it is thought of as the soul and the travel is possible through the astral plane. The idea of astral travel is discussed in mythologies and some say… [Read More]
A Look At Hindu Deities
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There are many deities in Hinduism. If you ask one hundred Hindu devotees who the most important Hindu deities are, you will likely get one hundred different answers. Some put the number as high as 330 million. Depictions of Hindu deities often differ because each image shows different symbols of the deity’s qualities. The features,… [Read More]
Zodiac Animals In Chinese Astrology
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Various theories abound on the origin of the animals in Chinese astrology. From the story of a dramatic race between animals to a banquet hosted by the Jade Emperor, Buddha. It is interesting to look at this mythology as it seems to reveal the personalities of the various animal Zodiac signs. Some legends trace the… [Read More]
What Is Vedic Astrology
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Vedic Astrology is a modern term for Hindu Astrology, an ancient tradition of divination based on the positions of heavenly bodies. Originating in India, Vedic Astrology differs in many fundamental ways from Western Astrology. The term “Vedic” comes from the word “veda”. The vedas are holy texts. Written in Sanskrit in India during the Iron… [Read More]
Origin Of Modern Yoga
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Have you ever wondered where Yoga came from? Does your mind immediately think of Indian culture, and the Hindu traditions that have been passed down orally over generations and generations? The answers might intrigue you, as they are not as cut and dry as reason would suggest. This article will delve further into the fascinating… [Read More]
