Buddhism and other major spiritual traditions have used parables and so-called “teaching stories” for centuries. Many of the best known Biblical parables, Buddhist tales, Hindu sagas and even humorous Sufi anecdotes are ancient renditions of… Read More
Category: Buddhism
What’s More to Know About Meditation
The health benefits of regular meditation are well known to modern science, but what about the rest of the story? Aside from the physical advantages, why would anyone really want to sit still for minutes… Read More
Beauty Lies in the Hands of the Teaholder: Wabi-Sabi in the Context of the Tea Ceremony
Wabi-Sabi is the Japanese idea of beauty. As an aesthetic notion, it has influenced Japanese life and culture for centuries. From the crafting of vases and tea bowls for matcha, to painting and writing, into… Read More
The Origin of Japanese Tea Ceremony
Many people don’t realize that Japanese tea ceremony actually originated in China long before it appeared in Japan in the 9th century. Tea’s journey from China to Japan is somewhat shrouded in the mists of… Read More
The 5 Ways Meditation Can Improve Your Health
Medical professionals the world over recommend meditation as a way to improve human health. Not only can generic meditative practices help people relax, they can also bring about a clearing of the mind and an… Read More
The Secret Meaning of Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony
Many non-Japanese know a thing or two about traditional tea ceremony, its history, intricacies and religious origins. However, few people outside Japan have a deep understanding about the esoteric meaning of the practice. Indeed, even… Read More