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Antique Incense Burners (Best Choices)

There are many different types of antique incense burners available in the market. Each has its own unique characteristics and features.  If you are planning to buy an antique incense holder, it is crucial to know certain things about antique holders so that you get the right one. In this blog post, we’ll look at […]

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The 14 Best Zen Fall Incense Burners

A zen fall incense burner is definitely something you should consider if you intend to burn incense in a room. It’s a beautiful piece of craftsmanship. They make for a great gift, or are just a beautiful addition to any room. This blog will discuss zen fall incense burners and how they can help you […]

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5 Best Chinese Incense Sticks (Plus 2 Incense Burners)

The beauty of incense is that it is more than just a pleasant smell. Incense can be used for aromatherapy, perfumery, and for spiritual ceremonies. There are different types of incense that are used for different purposes. But nowadays, incense is mostly used for aromatherapy purposes. In this post, I will discuss the best Chinese […]

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Drunk Meditation

Drunk Meditation

Meditation is associated with a lot of health benefits and is scientifically proven to help reduce stress and anxiety. It’s often seen as a way of calming someone down and relaxing them.  If you are curious about what alcohol can do to your meditation practice, then this blog is for you. This blog explores the […]

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Naruto Meditation

Naruto Meditation

Naruto is a Japanese manga and anime series by Masashi Kishimoto, serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine from 1999 to 2014.  This fictional character is based on Japanese legends about ninjas, but in disguise as entertainment teaches valuable life lessons and introduces young people to meditation. My focus in this blog is to discuss […]

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Metronome Meditation

Metronome Meditation

Meditation is one of the most important skills a person can develop. By learning to meditate, your ability to focus, concentrate, and relax are all increased. Meditation is also a powerful tool for improving productivity, gaining clarity, and reducing stress. There are many different ways to meditate, but in this blog I will be discussing […]

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Will Buddhism Die Out?

Will Buddhism Die Out

Buddhism is one of the most important religions in the world, with followers in China, Japan, Tibet, Korea, Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Mongolia, Nepal, Bhutan, Laos, and other countries. However, is it dying? While there are some parts of the religion that are dying out, Buddhism itself does not appear to be dying. […]

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Can You Be a Buddhist if You Don’t Meditate?

Can you be a Buddhist if you dont meditate

Meditation is an important aspect of Buddhism. You could say that Buddhism is a religion that is about being mindful, a practice that is often a meditative one.  Meditation is probably the first thing that springs to mind when people think of Buddhism, especially in Western cultures. That’s because many people who practice Buddhism often […]

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The Foot Feels the Foot When It Feels the Ground

The Foot Feels the Foot When It Feels the Ground

It’s commonly believed that “The foot feels the foot when it feels the ground” comes from Buddha, but it was actually written by a noted English author named Ernest Wood. Ernest Wood’s ‘Zen Dictionary’ (page 91-92) quotes this line. In this blog post, I will explore what this means and how it relates to a […]

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Anger in Buddhism (Things You Need to Know)

Anger in Buddhism

Anger is a word that describes a range of different emotions, from the smallest of irritations to the most extreme outbursts. Everybody gets angry sometimes. It’s a natural human emotion. It’s a part of being a person. The problem is not anger itself, but rather our reaction to anger. This blog post will take a […]

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How to Be Happy in Life (The Buddhist Perspective)

How to Be Happy in Life Buddhist Perspective

We all want to be happy whether it’s in our personal life or in our professional life. But achieving happiness in life is easier said than done. Are some people just happy by nature? Are some people just born lucky? Can you become happy just by thinking about it? This blog takes a look at […]

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Happiness in Buddhism Explained (Questions Answered)

Happiness in Buddhism Explained Questions Answered

The core principles behind Buddhism are taught by the Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama who was born in India in the 6th century BC. Buddha is considered one of the most influential philosophers of the world. This blog will cover the different questions and answers around happiness in Buddhism. I will take a very simple and very […]

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Simplicity in Buddhism (Things You Need to Know)

Simplicity in Buddhism

This blog post will look at how Buddhism deals with the concept of simplicity. The capacity to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak. – Hans Hofmann There are so many things that are different in our modern society compared to the societies in the past. We have so much […]

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Is Buddhism a Pessimistic Religion?

Is Buddhism a Pessimistic Religion

Buddhism is considered as one of the most well-known religions in the world. It is practiced by around 520 million people all over the globe. Buddhism is also one of the oldest philosophies, dating back to the sixth century B.C. Buddhism, nonetheless, is often viewed by many people as preaching pessimism or a complicated view […]

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Photography as Meditation (Things You Need to Know)

Photography as Meditation

Meditation and photography can be a great combination. It’s a way in which you can center yourself and create something beautiful at the same time. Through this blog, I will explain how photography can be an enjoyable and beneficial form of meditation. Meditation and Photography: An Introduction Meditation and photography are two relatively new areas […]

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Why Did Buddha Deny God?

Why Buddha Denied God

The core beliefs of Buddhism are quite different from other religions. Unlike other religions, Buddhism does not believe in a creator god. Followers believe that the Buddha was a man who became enlightened and that many other people can also become enlightened. In this blog post, we will discuss what the Buddha said about god, […]

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Anattā (The Easy-to-Read Version)

Anatta The Easy to Read Version

What is the true meaning of anattā? Is it just about not having an ego? Or is there more to it? This blog will help you understand mindfulness better. I’ll examine the true meaning of the word anattā and how it can positively influence your life. What Is Anatta in Buddhism? In Buddhism, the word […]

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Meditation vs Trance (Video Included)

Meditation vs Trance

Meditation is a powerful technique which can help you to relax, let go of stress and help you to feel more confident and happier. It is a technique which has been used for thousands of years. Many people meditate to trance, whereas others may unintentionally achieve a trance-like state during meditation. There is a difference […]

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Koi Fish in Buddhism

Koi Fish in Buddhism

Koi fish are beautiful creatures that are often kept in fish tanks in many homes. Koi fish are also a popular choice for ponds in gardens and parks because of their vibrant colors and unique markings. Koi fish might be one of the most popular fish in the world, but do you know about their […]

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Pramāda and Appamāda (The Buddhist and Hindu Concept)

Pramada and Appamada

Pamada (pramāda) and appamāda are often described in the context of mindful meditation and other spiritual disciplines. Mindfulness, mindful meditation, and mindful living are becoming more and more popular in the Western culture. However, these words (pramāda and apramāda) are not very well known outside of the circles of Buddhists and Hindus.  In this blog, […]

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Buddha on Friendship (A Detailed Guide)

Buddha on Friendship

Friends are very important in our life. Friends are like eyes for us when we can’t see ourselves and ears when we can’t hear our own voices. But all too often we get caught up in the maelstrom of life, and we lose touch with our real friends. The Buddha gave us great advice on […]

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Vanity in Buddhism (Updated)

Vanity in Buddhism

Buddhism is touted as a religion of compassion, understanding, and enlightenment. It is also a philosophy that attempts to rid its practitioner of worldly obsessions such as greed, hatred, or vanity. This article will explore Buddhism’s stance on vanity and address some tips on how you can avoid this hindrance in your life. A person […]

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Good-hearted Friends (Updated)

Good hearted Friends

What do we look for in a friend? A good person. A person who is kind and caring. A person who loves to make you laugh and have fun with you. What does it take to be a good friend? You must always be there to listen when they need it. This blog post discusses […]

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What Are the Buddhist Beliefs on Rebirth (Reincarnation)?

What Are the Buddhist Beliefs on Reincarnation

Buddhists believe that there are cycles of death and rebirth throughout one’s lifetime. This post will explore some of the beliefs and theories related to rebirth or reincarnation within Buddhism. In Buddhism, the soul is believed to be trapped in an endless cycle of death and birth until it’s able to cleanse itself. In this […]

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Is Buddha a God or Teacher? (Updated)

Is Buddha a god or teacher

For the Buddhist, Buddha is not a god but an enlightened human being who showed the way to transcend suffering and pursue enlightenment. A “buddha” means “enlightened one,” and is someone who has found liberation from suffering (dukkha). Someone who accomplishes this task is given the title of Buddha which literally means “the awakened one.” […]

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Author Bio


Hi, I'm Robert Alvarado, blogger and content strategist at the Budding Buddhist. Born in Spain, migrated to the United States in 2005, earned an MBA, worked and lived in South East Asia (Myanmar, Thailand), and now living quietly in Cebu City, Philippines as a ‘digital nomad’.
I trained in mindfulness-based stress reduction while living in Madrid. Training was under the supervision of a qualified Mindfulness teacher at Mindfulness Spain.Read More…

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