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What Neuroscience Can Learn from Meditation
Meditation methods and the scientific method are teaming up to explore some of the deepest questions about our existence and human nature.
TED Talks
Jim Holt: Why does the universe exist?
Why is there something instead of nothing? In other words: Why does the universe exist (and why are we in it)? Philosopher and writer Jim Holt follows this question toward three possible answers. Or four. Or none.
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Indonesia Religion
New ReviewMany people in Indonesia believe in the spiritual power behind objects and forces, and most societies have organized ceremonies and rituals to mollify these spirits. In Indonesia, traditional animist beliefs have been combined with the...
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Singapore Religion
New ReviewSingapore is a secular state, and people of all religions are free to worship. This history of religious tolerance dates back to a time when traders, immigrants, and conquerors introduced the islanders to their religions. Over the...
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Japan Religion
New ReviewExplore the influence of religion on Japan over the centuries. Learn about Shinto, Japan’s indigenous religion, which is still practiced but serves mainly as a source of traditional customs and festivals. It has slightly more followers...
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Singapore Business Entertaining
New ReviewWhen entertaining friends or business associates in Singapore, whether at home or in a restaurant, it’s very important to take into account any religious dietary restrictions of your guests. Some Muslims, Indian Hindus, and Buddhists,...
Professor Dave Explains
Ancient India Part 3: The Maurya Empire (300 – 200 BCE)
The Mauryan empire, founded by Chandragupta Maurya, was the first to encompass nearly the entire Indian subcontinent. How did it form and evolve? Who were its rulers? What was its infrastructure like? Let's find out!
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Unknown - White Tara GreenTara
This video examines an unsigned Buddhist painting from Tibet called a thangka or cloth painting.
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What Is Buddhist Astrology?
Howcast - Learn about Buddhist astrology from astrology expert Lawrence Greco in this Howcast zodiac video.
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Visiting Wat Arun in Bangkok
Howcast - Learn about Wat Arun, the most famous of Thailand's many wats, or Buddhist temples, in this Howcast travel video.
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Exploring the Religious Alms Giving Ceremony in Myanmar
The Giving Ceremony in Myanmar showcases a vibrant tradition where villagers donate food and essentials to monks and nuns. Beginning at dawn, families prepare traditional dishes for the event, which takes place at a significant mahogany...
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China, Exploring the Mogao Caves: A Silk Road Treasure
Mogao Caves, located near Dunhuang, China, are a remarkable network of 492 temples that highlight the cultural and spiritual significance of the Silk Road. Founded by Buddhist monks, these caves feature stunning murals and statues...
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How to Generate Good Karma
Karma is an idea that exists in the Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, and Sikh religions, which simply holds that all actions have consequences. In other words: karma's not a bitch, but you might be. If so, here's how to start sending the world...
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How to Make a Mandala
Used in Hindu and Buddhist meditation, a mandala is a geometric sand painting whose patterns represent the universe, life, and eternity. Here's how to make a basic one.
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Exploring the Cultural Significance of Sri Lankan Temples
Sri Lanka's temples are vital cultural and spiritual centers, showcasing the island's rich heritage. These sacred spaces, primarily Buddhist and Hindu, serve as hubs for worship, education, and community gatherings. With unique...
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The Beauty of Laos: Temples, Rivers, and Waterfalls
Exploring Laos:Find tranquility in Laos, a hidden gem in Southeast Asia steeped in centuries-old traditions. Journey to the mesmerizing Kuang Si Falls, with its cascading tiers of waterfalls, offering the perfect balance of mind and body...
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Thailand Fun Facts | Animals, Places, Food, Population | ESL Teachers and Students
Thailand Fun Facts. Learn all kinds of fun facts about Thailand. Great for ESL teachers and students. Be sure to check out our True and False section at the end. Do you know what food is famous in Thailand? What animals are famous? How...
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Chinnamasta: The Headless Goddess of Self-Sacrifice
The Buddhist and Hindu Tantric goddess Chinnamasta is an audacious incarnation of divine feminine energy. She teaches us about giving and receiving, self-preservation and sacrifice, reproduction and death. This video contains mature...
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Rediscovering Buddhism
Award-winning author Pankaj Mishra describes how many people educated in the Western tradition, himself included, have only recently come to appreciate the intellectual significance of many aspects of Buddhist thought.
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Willful Ignorance
Author and independent scholar Pankaj Mishra describes how many Eastern ideas and perspectives have been routinely ignored by the West.
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I WONDER - Where Do Buddhists Worship?
This video is answering the question of where do Buddhists worship.
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I WONDER - What Does Meditation Mean To Buddhists?
This video is answering the question of what does meditation mean to Buddhists.
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I WONDER - What Do Buddhist Monks Do?
This video is answering the question of what do Buddhist monks do.