buddhism, cultivation, falun dafa, india, ladakh

How a Global Wanderer Finally Found Peace

Sarnath is one of the four holy sites of ancient Indian Buddhism in northern India. It was here that Sakyamuni first passed his Dharma. Here, Chris runs a homestay. The small brick house, about 10 minutes from the big stupa, is hidden in the green trees in an atmosphere of serenity and peace. Christiane Elisabeth ...

Nspirement Staff

Put Down the Butcher’s Knife and Become a Buddha

In the modern world, people often use the phrase “Let’s put down the butcher’s knife and become a Buddha” to persuade wicked people to stop doing evil deeds. Some Buddhists use the same phrase to persuade people not to resort to evil words, deeds, and thoughts. In actual fact, this phrase does not refer to ...

Nspirement Staff

Two kitchen knivws on a tray.

Why Chinese Arts Are Considered Part of a Healthy Cultivation

Among all the activities designed to enrich the body and mind of a human being, the Chinese arts of painting, calligraphy, and music have a special place. Being an ancient civilization, the Chinese have had thousands of years to perfect these three arts. What the Chinese arts of painting and calligraphy can do for you ...

Armin Auctor

Playing the erhu.

Cultivate Your Inner Fire

In the summer, you need to learn how to cultivate your inner fire. Within traditional Chinese medicine, there is the five element theory. It is believed that each season (fall, winter, spring, summer, and late summer) is connected to one of the five elements: metal, water, wood, fire, and earth. Summer, the warmest season, relates ...

Armin Auctor