What was the History of the Jews?
Jews have a long past, and they have particularly influenced Asian history. Consider just one example. Karl Marx, who conceived and promoted communism as an… Read More »What was the History of the Jews?
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Luck of Laughing Buddha but Cursed Like a Preta: How Moses’ Blessings & Curses Echo Today
Budai (布袋; 포대; 布袋; Bố Đại) was a Chinese monk usually identified with good fortune and luck. Statues and stories depict him as jovial and fat because of all the… Read More »Luck of Laughing Buddha but Cursed Like a Preta: How Moses’ Blessings & Curses Echo Today
The Five Precepts and the Ten Commandments
The Five precepts gives the basic code of ethics for observant Buddhists to respect. They are meant to develop mind and character, enabling progress to… Read More »The Five Precepts and the Ten Commandments
Riddle of the New Year’s Full Moon Festival
The Lantern Festival (元宵節, 元宵节, Yuánxiāo jié), or Shangyuan Festival (上元節, 上元节, Shàngyuán jié) concludes the Chinese New Year celebrations. The Lantern Festival is celebrated… Read More »Riddle of the New Year’s Full Moon Festival