Buddhism, to those not familiar with its tenants, can seem quite confusing....

Most world religions have a mystical being that brings wisdom and salvation to its followers....

Here is an interesting fact for you: you do not have to practice the Buddhism religion in order to receive some of the benefits of being a Buddhist....

Many people have questions when it comes to the Buddhist religion and philosophy....

If you have always wanted to learn about Buddhism but were unsure of where to go, then you have come to the right spot....

Gautama Buddha (560-480 B.C.E.)was born a prince in the Sakya or warrior caste, the second highest in the Hindu faith of India. His mother died when he was young and the boy was brought in luxury with servants in a palace....

The key to understanding Zen Buddhism is to understand the phrase "I don't know." In this phrase is hidden the secrets of Zen and Zen Meditation. At first glance this may seem counter intuitive or just a play on words, but I assure you that is not the case. This is really the essence of Zen and once you grasp what is being implied here, all the Zen teachings will start to make sense....

This is not about religion, this is not about cultism, and this is something entirely different. While you have heard of the Dalai Lama, you might not know that he has a "spiritual advisor" known as the Oracle....

Many philosophies hold that the world is an illusion. Yet you experience it as real. Which is correct, the idea or the experience?...

When someone says to you that you are the light of the world, this is not merely a complimentary statement, it is actually a statement of fact....