81. New Zealand Buddhism : Monastery, Centre, Centres, Belief, Beliefs, History, Tea (www.stupa.org.nz/amitabha.hospice.htm); Auckland Buddhist Centre » Partof a worldwide movement called the friends of the western buddhist order. http://www.newzealandsites.com/society/religion/buddhism/

Page Content: New Zealand, Society, Religion, Religious, Religions, Buddhism, Monastery, Centre, Centres, Belief, Beliefs, History, Teaching, Teachings, Support, Association, Associations, NZ Main Page Business Computers Education ... Travel Save hundreds of dollars on your NZ travel... CLICK HERE Main Page Society Religion > Buddhism View this category by region Amitabha Hospice Service A Buddhist charity to provide support and companionship for terminally ill and their families in the Auckland area. (www.stupa.org.nz/amitabha.hospice.htm) Auckland Buddhist Centre Part of a worldwide movement called the Friends of the Western Buddhist Order. (www.fwbo.org.nz/auckland) Bodh Gaya Buddhist Centre Meditation makes the mind calm and peaceful. From this peaceful mind a deep happiness and contentment can arise from within. Bodh Gaya Buddhist Centre offers meditation for every level of meditator. (www.meditate.org.nz) Buddhist Youth Assocation (NZ) Welcome to the Buddhist Youth Association(NZ) home page. (welcome.to/byanz) Dalai Lama of Tibet Dalai Lama will visit New Zealand to give Buddhist teachings. (www.dalailama.org.nz)

82. Members European Buddhist Union friends of the western buddhist order. Contact person Dhammarati, The FWBOLiaison Office, 12 Park Road, Moseley, Birmingham B13 8AB England UK Tel. http://www.xs4all.nl/~verbooma/members/Friends of the Western Buddhist Order.htm

Friends of the Western Buddhist Order Contact person: Dhammarati, The FWBO Liaison Office, 12 Park Road, Moseley, Birmingham B13 8AB England U.K. Tel. and fax (44).121.449.3700 Email: Dhammarati General email address FWBO Liaison Office: info www: www.fwbo.org

83. Members Of European Buddhist Union, National Organizations, Active Throughout Eu Shingon Buddhist Association (details) Buddhist Society (details) Dechen Community(details) friends of the western buddhist order (details) Rigpa http://www.xs4all.nl/~verbooma/introduction.members.ebu.htm

Who are the members of EBU List of members Joining EBU Originally membership of EBU was limited to national umbrella organizations but gradually this scope proved to be too narrow. In 1990 the constitution was adapted so that membership now includes: National umbrella organizations such as the Deutsche Buddhistische Union (Germany) or the Unione Buddhista Italiana (Italy). Organizations that are active throughout Europe such as the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition or the Friends of the Western Buddhist Order Organizations that are active on a national or regional level such as Le Bouddhisme Reiyukai (France) or the Buddhist Community Zen Soto / Temple "Luz Serena" (Spain). Presently, EBU only has full membership and the majority of its members are large and well-established organizations. List of members Austria Belgium Croatia Denmark ... Switzerland Austria Aro Gesellschaft-Ngakphang-Sangha des Tantrischen Buddhismus ( details Buddhistische Gemeinschaft Jodo Shinshu (Austria) ( details Zen-Gemeinschaft Kannon-Do ( details Österreichische Buddhistische Religionsgesellschaft ( details Belgium La Falaise Verte (Belgium) ( details Buddhist Union of Belgium ( details Croatia Dharmaloka Association ( details Denmark Danish Buddhist Forum ( details England, U.K.

84. Centers And Groups: Friends Of The Western Buddhist Order » UK » Society and Culture » Religion » Buddhism » Centersand Groups » friends of the western buddhist order. http://www.toxiclemon.co.uk/Society_and_Culture/Religion/Buddhism/Centers_and_Gr

UK Society and Culture Religion Buddhism ... Centers and Groups Friends of the Western Buddhist Order Search for: Add URL Webmasters Contact Using: Toxic Lemon Google All The Web Open Directory Toxic Lemon UK search engine provides a refreshing UK-centric web portal using three different search engine sources. Toxic Lemon UK Directory UK Society and Culture Religion Buddhism ... Centers and Groups Friends of the Western Buddhist Order England Northern Ireland Scotland Wales There is 1 site in this category: BuddhaField - A collective of Friends of the Western Buddhist Order Buddhists from eight UK Buddhist centres who teach meditation and Buddhism at festivals, fairs and similar events. They also hold their own retreat camps and mini-festival. Related sponsor links: No matching sponsors found If you would like to advertise your website on Toxic Lemon, you have to sign up through our advertising partner Espotting. Click here to find out how. UK Society and Culture Religion Buddhism ... Centers and Groups Friends of the Western Buddhist Order : Category ID: The Toxic Lemon UK Directory is supplied by Limey Search . This category on Limey Search: UK Society and Culture Religion Buddhism ... Friends of the Western Buddhist Order

85. Meditation DVD And Video - Meditation For Everyone The Centres of the friends of the western buddhist order (FWBO) run meditationclasses for beginners. friends of the western buddhist order. http://www.meditationforeveryone.co.uk/questions.html

@import "style.css"; Meditation DVD and video - Meditation for Everyone questions home why meditate? contents reviews ... contact us No matter what your age or how hectic your life, there are real benefits to be had in building up a simple daily practice. Tell me more about the Mindfulness of Breathing meditation technique. The Mindfulness of Breathing uses the breath as an object of concentration. By focusing on the breath one becomes aware of the mind's tendency to jump from one thing to another. Through disclipine and concentration we bring ourselves back to the present moment and the richness of experience that it contains. This practice develops alert and sensitive awareness. It is an excellent method for cultivating states of intense meditative absorption. It is also a good antidote to restlessness and anxiety. Do I have to be Buddhist to practise this meditation?

86. Meditation And Buddhism In West London (FWBO) Offers courses in meditation and Buddhism.Category Society Religion and Spirituality England...... links. friends of the western buddhist order website. London Buddhist Centre.North London Buddhist Centre. Croydon Buddhist Centre. Other FWBO Links. http://www.westlondonbuddhistcentre.com/

FWBO Day Festival - Sunday 6th April - London West London Buddhist Centre meditation ~ buddhism change your mind ~ change your life ~ change the world Free Taster Class Meditation Course Buddhism course Further Centre Activities ... Links 94 Westbourne Park Villas London W2 5EB Email us Tube stations: Royal Oak, Westbourne Park, Bayswater or Queensway. Buses: 28,31,70, 36 (23,27 fairly near) View a Map Free Taster Class Mondays 7- 8.15pm No charge. No need to book. An opportunity to meet us and get a taste of the two meditations we teach. This class is particularly for those who are thinking of booking on a meditation course, but you are welcome to come simply to get an idea of the centre and our activities. Meditation Course ~ awareness is revolutionary ~ Six Evenings 7 - 9.30pm Beginning: Thursday 3rd April, Monday 12th May 2003 Four Afternoons 2 - 6pm Beginning Sunday 22nd June 2003 We teach meditation as a powerful tool for positive change and personal growth, whether or not you have any interest in Buddhism. Our practical in-depth courses give you a thorough grounding in the practice and theory of two complementary meditations. Taught by experienced meditators, the practices help to develop awareness, clarity, calm and kindness. The courses include help with sitting posture and body awareness, recognising and dealing with distractions, how to cultivate positive states of mind and advice on setting up and maintaining your own meditation practice.

87. Mkbuddhsim.tripod.com Offers weekly meditation and Buddhist teachings.Category Society Religion and Spirituality England......friends of the western buddhist order Milton Keynes. Day Thursday. LocationWoolstone Community Centre. Time 7.30 pm 9.30 pm. Practice http://mkbuddhism.tripod.com/fwbo.htm

Friends of the Western Buddhist Order Milton Keynes Day: Thursday Location: Woolstone Community Centre Time: 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm Practice: Contact: Simon Moss, FWBO Cambridge Day: Starting January 16th (6 Weeks) Location: Woolstone Community Centre Time: 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm Practice: Course: Buddhist Meditation for Beginners Contact: info@cambridgebuddhistcentre.com The group was formed in Jan 95, to encourage the growth of meditation and Buddhism in the local Milton Keynes [MK] area. The Group meets to support our own efforts to establish a regular meditation practice. In addition to the regular meetings we offer: Introductory courses Day and weekend meditation retreats Talks Buddhist teaching sessions Library of books and tapes We are affiliated to the Friends of the Western Buddhist Order [FWBO], and meetings are usually led by an FWBO Order Member. What is meditation? Meditation is a way of becoming more aware and alive to our moment-to-moment experience. All its effects, from simple relaxation to spiritual insight, follow from that. In the short term, meditation is an antidote to stress, a means of living with more calm and self-possession; while in the long term, it is a tool with which we can transform ourselves fundamentally. By applying a consistent effort in sessions of brief but regular practice, we will free ourselves from our limiting habits. In meditation, we learn not to react habitually to our experience, but to respond creatively to what comes to us. You do not have to be interested in Buddhism to benefit from meditation.

88. The Bristol Buddhist Centre - About Us The Western Buddhist Order and friends of the western buddhist order was establishedin the 1960's by the Venerable Sangharakshita to form a new Buddhist http://www.bristol-buddhist-centre.fsnet.co.uk/aboutus.htm

The Bristol Buddhist Centre is situated in the North of Bristol, a port town in the South West of the UK. Click here to see a UK and local map showing where we are. The Centre is one of many thriving Buddhist organisations in the South West, providing a range of meditation, health, study and retreat activities throughout the year to increasing numbers of people from all walks of life. A community of men and women members of the Western Buddhist Order, who live around the Centre and in Bristol, teach classes and organize a regular programme of events. The Western Buddhist Order and Friends of the Western Buddhist Order was established in the 1960's by the Venerable Sangharakshita to form a new Buddhist movement which was appropriate for those living in the West. The Bristol Buddhist Centre is one of a growing network of Centres across the world inspired by the teachings of Sangharakshita. You can visit the Friends of the Western Buddhist Order website on the Links page to find out more about the Movement and other Centres near you.

89. Stack 1 At School Library Books Student Teacher Tutor Learn Education Teaching S Dzogchen Foundation / Lama Surya Das / Dharma FriendshipBhikshuni Thubten Chodron/ Dharma Temple / friends of the western buddhist order / Institute of http://baldwinets.tripod.com/stack1.html

document.write(''); Stack 1: 100 Philosophy 200 Religion FRONT DESK FUNSTUFF CONTACT E-MAIL ... Stack 0 / Stack 1 / Stack 2 Stack 3 Stack 4 Stack 5 ... Stack 6 Search WWW Search School Library Net 100 Philosophy: General Philosophy Books Metaphysics Books Epistemology Books Paranormal and Occult Books ... WWW Virtual LIbrary-Philosophy -Philosophy section of the Virtual Library, an expert-run catalog of sections of the web. Philosophy around the web -philosophy organized into 14 main categories. Mr. Baldwin's Greek Mythology Page! 200 Religion: Buddhist Links: the Dhammapada -read the Dhammapada, teachings of Siddartha Gautama, Shakyamuni Buddha, right here at School-Library.net. (html version, free to read, print, copy, etc.) AND, the Maha Prajna Paramita Hridaya Sutra -Buddha's words to Sariputra. Zen Search Tibet.com Kagyu Dzogchen-Ligmincha ... Dharma Friendship -Bhikshuni Thubten Chodron / Dharma Temple Friends of the Western Buddhist Order Institute of Tibetan Classics What is Tibetan Buddhism ... Tibet Game -Virtual Tour Tibet / Tricycle-the Buddhist Review Buddha on BeliefNet Zen Mountain Monastery Plum Village-Thich Nhat Hanh ... Le Buddha (Le francais se parle ici.) Christianity Links: Christian World Virtual Christian Center Christianity On-Line Jesus' Homepage ... Christian T-Shirts Religious Society of Friends: Contemplative Quakerism Quaker Information Center Quaker.org

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91. Links Norwich centre run by friends of the western buddhist order. Dhanakosa. Scottishretreat centre run by the friends of the western buddhist order. Tricycle. http://mysite.freeserve.com/Black_cat_Music/links.htm

Below are the links for Black Cat Music. Click here to go to the Black Cat Music Message Board. Click on a category to take you to the link. Music and musicians. Organisations. Recording facilities. Venues and Festivals. ... Buddhism. Music and musicians. Paul Gill Hard hitting songs and music with conviction. Pavlov's Cat. Acoustic music for eclectic people. Bearsuit. New songs and new music. Realtime. Original songs from this Norwich duo. Bryterlayter. Site dedicated to Nick Drake. Lisa Redford. Acoustic . Vicky Grady. Talented singer songwriter. Debs Warren. Ipswich singer songwriter. Vicky Grady. Singer songwriter from Yarmouth. DarkRedBusker. Local Singer Songwriter. BAMlife. Album from Brett Alexander Robertson and Mark Fresco. Aaron Short. Singer songwriter. All Things Music. The largest FREE Musician and Entertainers Resource Directory. Top. Guitars - selling and repairing. Rob Davidson. Retail, repair and manufacture of musical instruments. Recording facilities. Plug Studios. Recording studios for the Norwich area. Mermaid Studios. Digital recording and more..... Top.

92. Friends Of The Western Buddhist Order AD.COM Web Directory, search, friends of the western buddhist order. 2,Asvajit's friends of the western buddhist order (FWBO) Page. http://www.ad.com/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Buddhism/__Friends_of_the_We

search Top Categories: Centers Publications @ Opposing Views Aranya Women's Buddhist Retreat Centre Project Project to create a Buddhist ordination retreat centre for women in Europe. Category: Society > Religion and Spirituality > Buddhism > Lineages > Friends of the Western Buddhist Order http://www.aranya.fwbo.org/ Asvajit's Friends of the Western Buddhist Order (FWBO) Page Personal and religious details of Asvajit, a long-time member of the FWBO. Category: Society > Religion and Spirituality > Buddhism > Lineages > Friends of the Western Buddhist Order http://website.lineone.net/~ashvajit/ Buddhist Ecological Practice A network of Western Buddhists who are trying to integrate an ecological perspective into everyday life. Category: Society > Religion and Spirituality > Buddhism > Lineages > Friends of the Western Buddhist Order http://www.ecopractice.fwbo.org/ Friends of the Western Buddhist Order Organisation devoted to re-expressing the essentials of Buddhism for modern Western society. Includes teachings, history, and links to Centers worldwide. Category: Society > Religion and Spirituality > Buddhism > Lineages > Friends of the Western Buddhist Order http://www.fwbo.org/

93. FWBO Boston - About Sangharakshita, Our Founder After twenty years in India, he returned to England to establish the friends ofthe western buddhist order (FWBO) in 1967, and the western buddhist order http://www.bostonfwbo.org/sangharakshita.html

About Us - The FWBO - Our founder Programs Bookstore Links Directions ... Home About Sangharakshita Sangharakshita was born Dennis Lingwood in South London in 1925. Largely self-educated, he held a strong interest in Eastern cultures and philosophies from a very early age. At sixteen he realised he was a Buddhist. After serving in World War II in Sri Lanka, he took the opportunity to stay on in India. There, he lived as a wandering mendicant, and later was ordained as the Theravadin Buddhist monk Sangharakshita ("protected by the spiritual community"). In Kalimpong, where Sangharakshita lived for many years, he met many teachers from the Tibetan tradition. It was during this time that he had the opportunity to study under leading teachers from all the major Buddhist traditions. After twenty years in India, he returned to England to establish the Friends of the Western Buddhist Order (FWBO) in 1967, and the Western Buddhist Order (called Trailokya Bauddha Mahasangha in India) in 1968. A translator between East and West, between the traditional world and the modern, between principles and practices, Sangharakshita's depth of experience and clear thinking have been appreciated throughout the world. He has always sought to discern the core teachings that underlie all Buddhist traditions, and to re-express them in ways that are relevant and spiritually vital. In particular, he has emphasized the significance of commitment in the spiritual life, the paramount value of spiritual friendship and community, the link between religion and art, and the need for a "new society" supportive of spiritual ideals.

94. FWBO, Friendsof The Western Buddhist Order FWBO Web Sites Worldwide FWBO friendsof the western buddhist order NYC FWBO New York City friends of the westernbuddhist order Buddhism New York. Links page to FWBO centers worldwide. http://www.fwbo-nyc.org/fwbo-intl.html

home events meditation bookstore ... sangha FWBO Friends of the Western Buddhist Order around the world The FWBO has many centers around the world. The links below offer information about each of them. They include Buddhist Centers that offer courses and classes in meditation and Buddhism, and possibly complementary practices such as yoga or tai chi. Retreat Centers are usually in the countryside and offer an opportunity to get away from one's ordinary life for a while and engage more deeply in meditation or Buddhist practice. Some Buddhists have decided to come together and form businesses , providing the opportunity for them to work with like minded people, and to offer something of value to the world. Australia Centers FWBO Blue Mountains Brisbane Buddhist Group Dandenong Ranges Buddhist Center Melbourne Buddhist Center ... Toowoomba Buddhist Center Web Sites FWBO Australia Web Site Retreat Centers Vijayaloka Retreat Center Belgium Centers FWBO Belgium Canada Centers FWBO Vancouver Estonia Centers Estonia FWBO Finland Centers Helsingin Buddhalainen Keskus France Centers AOBO Paris Germany Centers Berlin FWBO Buddhistisches Zentrum Essen Minden FWBO Retreat Centers Meditationzentrum FWBO Holland Centers Boeddhistisch Centrum Amsterdam Ireland

95. Relinfo: Friends Of Western Buddhist Order (FWBO) Translate this page FWBO friends of western buddhist order, Uebersicht, FWBO - friends of western buddhistorder. zur Übersicht FWBO. FWBO The friends of western buddhist order, http://www.relinfo.ch/fwbo/info.html

FWBO Friends of Western Buddhist Order Uebersicht FWBO - Friends of Western Buddhist Order. Kurzinformation (folgt unten) unten stehender Text FWBO The Friends of Western Buddhist Order Kritisch wäre nicht nur zu fragen, ob sich alle Schulen des Buddhismus überhaupt in eine Lehre zusammenbinden lassen, auch der bewusste Einsatz sexueller Erfahrungen auf dem Weg zu höherem Bewusstsein ist in manchen, allerdings nicht in allen der traditionellen buddhistischen Schulen verpönt. Der Weg des Buddha, wie er in den Schriften des alten Buddhismus sichtbar wird, kennt weder eine Mystik heterosexueller noch homosexueller Erfahrungen. Der alte Buddhismus möchte alles Wollen überwinden und jede Form des Bewusstseins transzendieren, die FWBO drängt Wahrheitssucher nicht nur in ein höheres Bewusstsein, sondern nach Aussagen ehemaliger "Freunde" auch in eine innere Schranken ignorierende Auslieferung an die Organisation. Statistik/ Adresse: Weltweit etwa 70 Zentren. Deutschland: 3 Zentren, FWBO Germany, Buddhistisches Zentrum Essen, Herkulesstr. 13, 45127 Essen; Obermarktstr. 23, 32423 Minden; Hessische Str. 12, 10115 Berlin. Homepage: www.fwbo.de.

96. Friends Of Western Buddhist Order (FWBO) Translate this page Evangelische Informationsstelle Kirchen - Sekten - Religionen. FWBO.The friends of western buddhist order. FWBO (The friends of western http://www.relinfo.ch/fwbo/infotxt.html

Evangelische Informationsstelle: Kirchen - Sekten - Religionen FWBO The Friends of Western Buddhist Order Statistik/ Adresse: Weltweit etwa 70 Zentren. Deutschland: 3 Zentren, FWBO Germany, Buddhistisches Zentrum Essen, Herkulesstr. 13, 45127 Essen; Obermarktstr. 23, 32423 Minden; Hessische Str. 12, 10115 Berlin. Homepage: www.fwbo.de. Georg Schmid, 2000 zur Uebersicht FWBO zur Relinfo-Grundseite

97. Aranya Women's Buddhist Retreat Centre Project to create a buddhist ordination retreat centre for women in Europe.Category Society Religion and Spirituality Centers...... Aranya is the start of a major new development within the friends ofthe western buddhist order (FWBO). It is a project to fundraise http://www.aranya.fwbo.org/

Aranya, 2 Tudor Road, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 8HA. UK info@aranya.fwbo.org Home Land Search Women and ... Buddhist Ordination What is Aranya ? Women and the Western Buddhist Order The Vision Events Articles Donations ... Links Aranya is the start of a major new development within the Friends of the Western Buddhist Order (FWBO). It is a project to fundraise for and develop a retreat centre in Europe dedicated to the ordination of women into the Western Buddhist Order. What's New? Women's Retreat in Finland Make a debit or credit card donation Ordinations in 2002 Learning to Love by Sanghadevi We aim to give a full picture of women practising as Buddhists in the West today. There is information on what Buddhist Ordination for Women means and how you can help bring this about. There are also regularly updated articles by and about buddhist women practising in their every day lives. The FWBO is an international Buddhist movement founded in 1967 by Sangharakshita, an Englishman who spent twenty years practising Buddhism in India under Indian, Chinese and Tibetan teachers before returning to the West. The FWBO aims to take the essential truths of Buddhism and express them in ways appropriate to the modern world through meditation, study, the arts and the development of ethical businesses. We will be looking for a large piece of land with an old building (castle, farm, orphanage, convent or similar) that we can renovate and build around. As yet we don’t know which country this will be in, Spain, Portugal, France and Italy are all possibilities.

98. Friends Organic | Useful Links London buddhist Centre for info about meditation and buddhism classes Friendsof the western buddhist order - main website Other FWBO web pages. http://www.friendsorganic.co.uk/links.html

n a t u r a l h e a l t h n a t u r a l r e m e d y useful links home about us our vision products ... links body-care London Buddhist Centre - for info about meditation and buddhism classes Friends of the Western Buddhist Order - main website Other FWBO web pages Many other FWBO centres, businesses, and charities have websites. Please feel free to check them out. For details of centres, etc that do not have web sites, we suggest checking the main FWBO site . Please report any broken links to the FWBO Webmaster Buddhism and ecology Ecopractice Meditation Resources Wildmind Buddhist Meditation Online meditation resource. Meditation Video and DVD from Meditation for Everyone. FWBO in the Spanish speaking world Los Amigos de la Orden Budista Occidental Libros sobre el budismo y la meditación See also links for centers in Spain, Mexico, and Venezuela, below Centres Australia FWBO Australia Melbourne Sydney Buddhist Centre Toowoomba Canada Vancouver Estonia Estonia Finland Helsinki Germany Berlin, Essen, and Minden Holland Amsterdam India Bodhgaya TBMSG (Main Indian site) Ireland Dublin Meditation Centre Mexico Mexico City Buddhist Centre New Zealand FWBO New Zealand Site Auckland Wellington Norway Oslo Spain Valencia Sweden Stockholm United Kingdom Birmingham Buddhist Centre Brighton Buddhist Centre Bristol Buddhist Centre Cambridge Buddhist Centre ... London Buddhist Centre (the FWBO's main London centre) London (North) London (West) Manchester Newcastle ... FWBO Scotland site (includes outlying groups) USA Aryaloka Retreat Center , NH

99. Sahaja - Links Below are a list of links of websites connected with the friends of the western buddhistorder which is the organization the western buddhist order has created http://www.sahaja.leeds.co.uk/links.html

menu Home Latest Work Archive School Work ... Ecopractice Meditation Resources Wildmind Buddhist Meditation Online meditation resource. Meditation Video and DVD from Meditation for Everyone. FWBO in the Spanish speaking world Los Amigos de la Orden Budista Occidental Libros sobre el budismo y la meditación See also links for centers in Spain, Mexico, and Venezuela, below Centres Australia FWBO Australia Melbourne Sydney Buddhist Centre Toowoomba Canada Vancouver Estonia Estonia Finland Helsinki Germany Berlin, Essen, and Minden Holland Amsterdam India Bodhgaya TBMSG (Main Indian site) Ireland Dublin Meditation Centre Mexico Mexico City Buddhist Centre New Zealand FWBO New Zealand Site Auckland Wellington Norway Oslo Spain Valencia Sweden Stockholm United Kingdom Birmingham Buddhist Centre Brighton Buddhist Centre Bristol Buddhist Centre Cambridge Buddhist Centre ... London Buddhist Centre (the FWBO's main London centre) London (North) London (West) Manchester Newcastle ... FWBO Scotland site (includes outlying groups) USA Aryaloka Retreat Center , NH FWBO Boston , Mass.

100. Buddhism as a religion in the normal, western sense The basic tenets of buddhist teaching arestraightforward and realise and utilise its teachings in order to transform http://www.fwbo.org/buddhism.html

Who was the Buddha What does Buddhism Teach Buddhist Festivals Articles on Buddhism and ... Buddhism in the West Buddhism is a path of practice and spiritual development leading to Insight into the true nature of life. Buddhist practices such as meditation are means of changing oneself 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 all those who wish to follow a path - a path which ultimately culminates in Enlightenment or Buddhahood. Because Buddhism does not include the idea of worshipping a creator God, some people do not see it as a religion in the normal, Western sense. The basic tenets of Buddhist teaching are straightforward and practical: nothing is fixed or permanent; actions have consequences; change is possible. Thus Buddhism addresses itself to all people irrespective of race, nationality, or gender. It teaches practical methods (such as meditation) which enable people to realise and utilise its teachings in order to transform their experience, to be fully responsible for their lives and to develop the qualities of Wisdom and Compassion. There are around 350 million Buddhists and a growing number of them are Westerners. They follow many different forms of Buddhism, but all traditions are characterised by non-violence, lack of dogma, tolerance of differences, and, usually, by the practice of meditation.

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