Joan Halifax

I've worked in the prison system, on death row and maximum security. I did that work for six years. I've worked with some of the most difficult people in our society. Buddhism was accessible and helpful for these individuals.

American Activist

Thich Nhat Hanh

Buddhism teaches us not to try to run away from suffering. You have to confront suffering. You have to look deeply into the nature of suffering in order to recognize its cause, the making of the suffering.

Vietnamese Clergyman

Goldie Hawn

Buddhism is really, one of its main practices is understanding and experiencing compassion, and how that ultimately is a road to happiness.

American Actress

Yuval Noah Harari

Buddhism maintains that the common reaction of the human mind to pleasure and to achievement is not satisfaction; it's craving for more.

Israeli Historian

Roberto Baggio

Buddhism allows me to feel well, tranquil, and very happy inside. This is good not only for football but for my life in general.

Italian Athlete

Jack Kornfield

Buddhism talks about the possibility of transforming greed, hatred, and delusion. But sometimes need turns into greed.

American Clergyman

Herbie Hancock

Buddhism has turned me on to my humanness, and is challenging my humanness so that I can become more human.

American Musician

Alan Watts

Buddhism has in it no idea of there being a moral law laid down by somekind of cosmic lawgiver.

English Philosopher

Gilbert K. Chesterton

English Writer

Koo Stark

Originated in India over 2,500 years ago, encapsulating Asian culture and influences.

Religion Origin

Unlike some religions, Buddhism doesn't center around worshipping gods or deities.

Non-theistic

When discussing Buddhism, show respect as it's a major religion with diverse beliefs.

Cultural Respect

Buddhism emphasizes attaining inner peace through self-reflection and awareness.

Inner Peace

Mindfulness and presence in the moment are central aspects of Buddhism philosophy.

Mindfulness Core

Buddhism can be a personal spiritual quest, not just a religion for some.

Spiritual Quest

Buddhism teaches that all life forms have value and should be treated with kindness.

All Life Matters

Practicing non-violence and avoiding harm to others is a principle of Buddhism.

Avoidance of Harm

Buddhism encompasses an ethical approach to life, placing emphasis on moral behavior.

Ethical Living

 shiva the destroyer this image actually is both of those gods sharing the same body you have the markings of vishnu on the left so we could think of vishnu as the conservative god you have the markings of shiva on the right shiv is the liberal god and they work together you find the same thing in buddhism these two stanzas contain i think the deepest insights

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 Buddhism, imported from India. India's favorite pastime? Cricket. I really love this quote from Ashis Nandy, who said, "Cricket is an Indian game accidentally discovered by the British."

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 lama's monastic leaders of tibetan buddhism unesco world heritage designation extends to the neighboring jo king temple considered Tibet's most sacred