Spirituality vs. religion is an historic debate. For some, religion is a set of dogmas and for just a few it’s a manner of life. Some believe spirituality to be a bogus conundrum, while some affirm it to be the purpose of life. Regardless of who has to say what or whether or not it’s, [...]

Christian meditation is a unique type of meditation in a variety of ways.   It is clearly different than Eastern forms of mediation in purpose and design. This is not to discredit Eastern styles of meditation and their therapeutic benefits.  It is just to point out that Eastern meditation has different intentions and different goals.  It [...]

Chanting is the repetition of a word, a syllable, a phrase or even a song.  Some chanting is a verbalized practice using the voice and other chanting practices are silent, repeated inwardly where no one can hear.  In some cases whispering can even be used for a chanting practice. Chanting has many purposes and it [...]

{Buddhas come in many varieties and forms, and the uninitiated can be easily confused.  Many westerners believe that the Budha is a jolly, fat man, but this a misconception created by the popularity of the Chinese “laughing Buddha.”  He is not the historical buddha, but a chinese monk from the 10th century.} A Buddha statue [...]

Buddhism is a religion based on the teachings of Buddha which are referred to as “Dharma” or “the Dharma.”  Those who practice Buddhism engage in a spiritual journey to attain a state of complete enlightenment known as Nirvana.    Like all religions, Buddhism has evolved over time, fractured and adapted as the religion spread to the [...]