Sirimangala Buddhist Monestary

4 Questions to Ask Before Starting Cosmetology School

Entering cosmetology school is the first step towards becoming a hairstylist. The job requires more than a love of hairstyling— it demands passion, dedication...

What should I wear to a funeral?

3 Psychological Tricks That Help New Bosses Earn Respect Faster

ID Card Benefits for Religious Organizations

Find out how religious organizations and church groups are using ID card technology to help identify church members and keep them more secure.

Why Synagogues & Temples Are Going Solar

Should synagogues and temples consider going solar? It can save money for important causes and be seen as a mitzvah and an act of tzedakah. Read more!

How To Show Respect When Visiting Buddhist Temples

You should know that temples are sacred, therefore, there are rules that you need to follow to show your respect.

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First steps into Buddhist meditation

You cannot change the past, arrange the future to suit yourself, or make other people say and do the things you want them to say and do. All of your power is contained within this moment, related t…

Buddhist advice on what not to Eat.

We care, many of us, about our health. We spend silly money on popular fads, whether paleo, gluten-free (most of which is bad for you), broth or turmeric or whathaveyou. Some of these fads have real m...

What is the Buddhist Perfection of Renunciation?

Renunciation in Buddhism is not penance or self-punishment. Instead, it is an act of liberation from the things that bind us to suffering and attachment.

Why Are They Leaving The Churches, Synagogues and Mosques?

Do you see dwindling attendance at your church, mosque, synagogue, temple and other places of worship? If you do, you are not alone. A growing number of Americans are leaving the religion of their parents, according to many studies. How can we prevent this trend?

Why Buddhists Have More Fun

Buddhist scholar Robert Thurman talks about the often-overlooked positive aspects of the religion and how you can experience more happiness.

Meditation Procrastination: Tips for Buddhist Practice

How to deal with meditation procrastination and other issues that may arise as we move toward the cushion in our practice.

Why Social Justice Is Killing Synagogues and Churches

“If it turns out that there is a God … the worst that you can say about him is that basically he’s an underachiever.”—Woody Allen If you go into a Reform or Conservative temple, it’s likely that you will notice two things: The congregation is becoming smaller and older. Across the United States and Europe, …

Can an app teach Buddhist tenets?

In today's stressful world, mindfulness – a type of popular spirituality that strives to focus on the present moment – promises to soothe away the anxiety and stress of modern

What Came First: the Chicken or the Synagogue?

It has often been said that observing Jewish rituals and customs is impossible without having a community to support you. I believe that to be true...

The Pulse: How Buddhists Approach Pain Without Painkillers

Hospitals and doctors have made a concerted effort to control their patients’ pain over the past 10 years. That’s led, in part, to epidemic rates of

Are Irish people really Zen Buddhists in disguise?

Unthinkable: ‘A love of mystery is deeply imbedded in the Irish psyche,’ says the author of a new translation of eastern wisdom stories

Which Buddhist Teachings Might Be Most Helpful?

A personal take on how to decide what’s valuable in Buddhism

Are meditation apps promoting true Buddhist mindfulness?

Research has looked at whether or not mindfulness apps truly promote Buddhist ideals or if they are a product of a lucrative consumer industry.