Gautama Buddha Archives - Being in the Now

Buddhism

2015: Reincarnation & Karma – The Buddhist Perspective

Learn what the Buddhist teachings tell us about reincarnation, our current existence and what we should strive for.

By Helen E. Williams, Dreamcatcher Reality

The concept of reincarnation and rebirth is subject to a great deal of misunderstanding. We are faced with questions like:

Can we be reborn as an animal in our next life? Can the soul transmigrate into some animal or another person? Is there a difference between reincarnation and transmigration? Is there any difference between the karmic system and fate?

These are just a few examples of the questions many people ask.

Negative Energy

2015: How Negative Energy Affects Your Life And How To Clear It

by LoveOrAbove

You know that like attracts like, right? So here’s the deal: Positive people are drawn to positive energy; negative people are drawn to negative energy.

We tend to perceive negative energy as something other people have. Sure, sometimes we feel negative – as in, “go away and leave me alone, world!” but did you know that negativity can be so ingrained in you that it goes unnoticed?

That’s because negativity sometimes wears a disguise called ‘reality’.

Buddhism

500 B.C.: BUDDHA, THE WORD – The Eight-fold Path

500 BC

BUDDHA, THE WORD (The Eightfold Path)

THE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS THUS has it been said by the Buddha, the Enlightened One: It is through not understanding, not realizing four things, that I, Disciples, as well as you, had to wander so long through this round of rebirths. And what are these four things? They are the Noble Truth of Suffering, the Noble Truth of the Origin of Suffering, the Noble Truth of the Extinction of Suffering, the Noble Truth of the Path that leads to the Extinction of Suffering.

Buddhism

2014: Finding The Meaning Of Life

“Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.” -Buddha
Siddhartha Gautama Buddha, also known as the Buddha lived 500 years before Jesus Christ. Siddhartha, born into a ruling class family, became disillusioned with his royal existence and wanted to experience and discover what reality had to offer. He began to explore the outer world that he had only seen glimpses of from his privileged palace.

Meditations

2000: Purple Lotus Meditation

by Sheila
The purple lotus flower is a symbol of spiritual freedom and Divine Grace.

To Buddhists, its purple color signifies Divine power, love, action and compassion. The lotus also means purity and sincerity, joy and peace. It will bring good fortune and abundance for family and friends. When placed in a southwest corner, it will bring romance and love. Its crystal form intensifies the pure divine energy and magnifies its power.

When you receive a purple crystal lotus, you will be guided to place it where you need power and clarity.

Meditation

2000: Meditation

Research has shown the following to be true for people who meditate on a regular basis:

Increased peace of mind

You will get to know self

You will be Calmer

Intuitive capabilities will open up

Lowered blood pressure

Reduced heart rate

Ability to concentrate and focus

Improved grades

Improvement in moral values

Closer connection with nature

Desire to preserve nature

There will be more beauty in the world – things will begin to look shiny and beautiful

Improved relationships

Easier to see the Truth that pervades all

Deeper understanding of all that is

You will notice the miracles that come