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The Four Noble Truths

The Four Noble Truths
Though Buddhism is now divided into several schools each of which has its own set of beliefs, the essence of Buddhism is summed up in the Four Noble Truths enunciated by Buddha.   [dropcap]1.[/dropcap]The Truth of Suffering Suffering is a fact of life. There are four unavoidable physical sufferings; birth, old age, sickness and death.…
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Buddha, The Awakened One

Buddha, The Awakened One
One evening, at the age of thirty-five, he sat in dhyana (a Sanskrit term with the same meaning as Zazen in Japanese, and Chan in Chinese) at the feet of a pipal tree, a tree later known as "The Bodhi Tree", in Bodh Gaya, India. It was here that he became determined not to stop…
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Who was Buddha?

Who was Buddha?
Buddha can refer to the historical Buddha Siddhārtha Gautama (Shakyamuni Gotama in Japanese) or to anyone who has attained full enlightenment.   A Buddha is a person who is completely free from all faults and mental obstructions.   In general ‘Buddha’ means ‘Awakened One’, someone who has awakened from the sleep of ignorance and sees…
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What is Buddhism?

What is Buddhism?
Buddhism is a path of practice and spiritual development leading to Insight into the true nature of reality. Buddhist practices like meditation are means of changing yourself in order to develop the qualities of awareness, kindness, and wisdom. The experience developed within the Buddhist tradition over thousands of years has created an incomparable resource for…
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Relax Using Pressure Points

Relax Using Pressure Points
Using pressure points is a convenient and effective way to relax. Pressure points can be manipulated by yourself or with someone's help. They can be used anywhere and at any time. Stimulating the muscles, ligaments, tendons and nerves in specific areas of the body can prompt feelings of peace, tranquility and euphoria. This is a…
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Harmful dietary – Bad Fats

Harmful dietary – Bad Fats
There are two main types of potentially harmful dietary fat:   Saturated fats This is a type of fat that comes mainly from animal sources of food, such as red meat, poultry and full-fat dairy products. Saturated fat raises total blood cholesterol levels and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels, which can increase your risk of…
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Healthier dietary – Good Fats

Healthier dietary – Good Fats
The types of potentially helpful dietary fat are mostly unsaturated:   Poly means many unsaturated chemical bonds and mono means one unsaturated chemical bond. These unsaturated fats are often found in liquid vegetable oils.   Monounsaturated fats This is a type of fat found in a variety of foods and oils. Studies show that eating foods…
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