Buddha & Buddhism Headquarters

This group was awarded the Great Group Award

This lens was started because I just got tired of all the groups out there that just aren't great. So this is dedicated to groups that ARE great. These groups are ALL great - but within the collection I would advise anybody to join especially t...

What is Buddhism? 

Buddhism: practice, religious views and beliefs

Buddhism is one of the most inspiring world philosophies. On this lens you will find information on the Buddhist path, basic concepts and links to more information.

Gautama Buddha - Inspirer of Buddhism

Buddhism is the one world religion that everyone seems to respect. Many more people would like to call themselves Buddhists than actually are Buddhists by traditional counts. Buddha found the source of sorrow, what sorrow is and the way out of sorro...

Teachings On Buddhism from His Holiness The Dalai Lama

His Holiness the Dalai Lama is the head of the Galugpa order of Buddhism which is one of 4 lineages in Tibetan Buddhism. The others are Kagyu, Sakya, Ningyma, and some people include Bonpo. Dalai Lama is the leader of Tibetan Buddhism. He is believe...

Debating Buddhism 

Is Buddhism a Religion or a Philosophy?

There is a long tradition in the West to regard Buddhism as a philosophy. This tradition was started by Enlightenment philosophers (those who like rational thinking so much) who saw in Buddhism an ancient religion which fit their ideal of a rational...

Buddhism Books and DVDs 

Best books on Buddhism

If you are into a specific type of Buddhism - don't think you already know what 'Buddhism' is. Buddhism comes in a variety of forms and they disagree on issues you probably take for granted. These books will amaze and inform you. I'm going to be sen...

Best Dalai Lama DVD, CD and Blueray Disks

The Dalai Lama is one of the most famous religious leaders of our time. His Buddhist teachings have charmed the world. His peaceful attitude in the face of colonial (Chinese) aggression has brought him honour and esteem wherever he goes. His story is...

Best Dalai Lama Books

The Dalai Lama is that unique mix of a spiritual teacher and a political leader. Unlike the Pope he is virtually uncontested as a spiritual inspiration. His continuing attempts at peaceful dialog with the Chinese government is amazing. His attempts a...

Best books and movies about the Dalai Lama

The most famous man in Buddhism. The arch enemy of the Chinese government who write to every government that receive him. They probably have a clerk for the duty, because the Dalai Lama is received by most heads of state - as he's respected world wid...

Mahayana Buddhism 

Bodhisattva - living for others in Buddhism

The bodhisattva ideal is embodied in the bodhisattva vow: May I attain Buddhahood for the benefit of all sentient beings. This practically means that one vows not just to attain enlightenment or Nirvana (ambitious enough of itself), but to postpone...

Zen Buddhism

Zen Buddhism (also called Chan Buddhism in China) is one of the most famous types of Buddhism in the West. It has similarities with Taoism as well. On this lens you will find video's about Zen Buddhist practice in Japan as well as links to more info...

All Things Buddhist - Issues, Topics, Teachers, Leaders, Lamas or Rinpoches

"We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. Speak and act with a pure mind and happiness will follow. The wind cannot overturn a mountain, like temptation cannot touch those who are awake, strong, and humble. Fill yourself w...

How Buddhists Look At Death

Most of you have probably heard of reincarnation which is a Buddhist as well as a Hindu belief. Also Karma is related to the Buddhist beliefs about death and reincarnation. A basic Buddhist belief is that our bodies are made up of the 5 elements (wa...

Buddhism from Tibet 

Trul Khor Is Tibetan Buddhist Yoga

Alejandro Chaoul-Reich has studied with Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche and Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche who authorized Ali to teach teach meditation and Trul Khor (Magical Movements). I have attended the first two retreats (2006 and 2007) in Crestone, Colorado o...

The Bonpos Discovered Reiki

Tsi Dup Yang Bod is an ancient energetic healing practice from ZhangZhung, an aspect of these precious teachings is known as Reiki here in the United States. Where is ZhangZhung? ZhangZhung (also spelled ShangShung) was an ancient kingdom in central...

Tibetan Buddhism

Tibetan Buddhism has been called 'Vajrayana Buddhism', because it is part of the tantric Buddhist current, within Mayahana Buddhism. The word Vajra can be explained as 'thunderbolt' or 'Diamond like'. It stands for the clear constancy of the mind of...

Buddhist products 

Buddhism T-shirts for Xmas

Let's be clear: for a Buddhist, there can never be too many Buddhist shirts. Can there? I don't think so. I've found you a whole bunch - from two sources. First Amazon: where sizes and colors are for the choosing. Generally the sizes ther...

Best Buddhism Presents and Gifts

Looking for a top gift for your Buddhist friends and family? You don't have to look any further. I've found you artwork, calendars and books that will delight and inspire them. Save yourself some time by ordering online and still enjoying the...

Religious and Tibetan Chanting Resources

Chanting and the Body The following is a quote from the book titled: Chanting - Discovering Spirit in Sound. It comes with an enclosed CD of chanting. "I believe that one of the reasons chanting has such a powerful effect on practitioners is becau...

Top Ten Gifts for Your Buddhist Friends

I thought I'd offer you my top ten list of great gift ideas for any Buddhist. Many of you may know someone who meditates and is on the Buddhist path, but if you are not a Buddhist you may be at a loss about what kinds of things would make a nice pres...

Buddhist landmarks 

Guanyin Buddha Statue at Nanshan!

Nanshan Guanyin Cultural Park is situated at Nanshan District around 40 km west of Sanya CBD in China's Hainan Province. It is a key project in the Phase II expansion of the Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone, a 5A-rated national attraction, highlighted b...

Leshan Giant Buddha!

The Grand Buddha at Leshan (Sichuan Province, China) is the largest ancient stone carved image of Buddha in the world, standing 71 metres in height. It is located at the foot of Mt. Lingyun, where the Minjiang, Dadu and Qingyi Rivers meet. This edifi...

Buddhist art 

Deshain Graphics Buddhism

Welcome! This lens is about my spiritual path which is currently crossing the path into Buddhism. Being a graphic designer I have tried to translate my study of Buddhism into Buddha inspired t shirts and gifts. I've found Buddhism to be a deep and po...

Buddhist Calendars, date books, Buddha pocket planners and agendas

These Buddhist calendars have inspirational quotes and beautiful pictures. Plan your week, your month, your year - or just have Buddhist quotes (from Zen, Tibetan Buddhism etc.) in your life every day. Unless otherwise mentioned, these are dated ca...

Mandala Calendars, Date Books, Agendas and Engagement Planners

Mandalas are beautiful, usually round or square, symmetrical paintings. The tradition stems from India but has been taken up most famously in Tibetan Buddhism. It's sand paintings have become crowd drawing events world wide - and a major source o...

Mandala Calendars, Date Books, Agendas and Engagement Planners

Mandalas are beautiful, usually round or square, symmetrical paintings. The tradition stems from India but has been taken up most famously in Tibetan Buddhism. It's sand paintings have become crowd drawing events world wide - and a major source o...

Tibetan Buddhist Jewelry

The colors and shapes of Tibetan Buddhism are unique. This has a lot to do with the letters: spiky forms derived from devanagari (the letters most used to write Sanskrit and Hindi) translate into fiery forms for Om and Om Mani Padme Hum for instance....

Buddhist teachers 

Thich Nhat Hanh: Peace and Zen Buddhism

Monk and Vietnamese peace activist turned Zen Meditation teacher. Thich Nhat Hanh is an Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk. He is a teacher, author, and peace activist, born in central Vietnam in 1926. He coined the term Engaged Buddhism in his book Vietna...

The 14th Dalai Lama: Tibetan leader in exile

Nobel Peace Prize Winner, popularizer of Buddhism and head of the Tibetan Government in Exile. The Dalai Lama's life is a unique convergence of religion, politics and an admirable stand on peace in the face of aggression. This lens focuses on his l...

The Life and Work of Thrangu Rinpoche

Kenchen Trangu Rinpoche is the ninth incarnation of the Kagyu school or lineage of which Sherap Gyaltsen was the first.  Trangu was born in 1933 in Kham, Tibet.  He was recognized as a Tulku at the age of 4.  He entered Thrangu Monesta...

Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche

Sakyong Mipham, born in 1962, is the son of Chogram Trungpa Rinpoche who established Shambhala Center in Boulder and also started Naropa University. Since his father's passing Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche has established the Great Stupa of Dharmakaya in m...

Lama Surya Das

The name he was given by his American birth parents was Jeffrey Miller. His family was Jewish. After graduating with honors from college in NY, he traveled throughout Europe and the East. He has spent nearly thirty years studying Zen, vipassana, yoga...

More religion and spirituality groups 

Interfaith - religious dialogue Headquarters

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Christianity Headquarters

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Religion and Spirituality Headquarters

Lenses by lensmaster spirituality about religion and spirituality. Included are lenses about Buddhism, Theosophy, Christianity, Spiritual Quotes, Religious tolerance, inspiring spiritual teachers (male and female) and spiritual book tips. Merely my l...

Hinduism and Yoga Headquarters

Learn about Hindu customs and the history of yoga. Find out about the temples and pilgrimage sites in Bharat. Get introduced to the sacred scriptures of Hindustan. Lenses about Hinduism and yoga are welcome here.

Religious gifts and spiritual products Headquarters

For all your lenses about spiritual gifts and products. Whether for healing, or just religious candles. Whether books or tarot cards... So far we've got gifts for Buddhists and Hindus, Wiccans, Muslims and Christians. Only quality lenses will be...

More by me on squidoo 

Spirituality Squidoo Groups

Just a lensography of all my groups on squidoo. And no: they aren't all about religion and spirituality. There's humor and insomnia as well. And just a bit more about my native land: the Netherlands (aka Holland). Lenses in my groups have a greater...

Spirituality's Lensography of lensographies

What can I say to introduce myself. I'm an online addict who has two spiritual blogs, one spiritual website and so on. I'm interested in Religion, Spirituality, Webdesign, Search Engines (aka Google), Science fiction, Fantasy literature, the environm...