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Psychology says your brain is wired for survival, not happiness — these 12 tiny habits can change that: Why worry comes so naturallyPsychology says your brain is far more focused on keeping you alive than keeping you happy. That may sound unsettling, but it explains why ...- Quote of the day by philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer: 'Five minutes after birth, they decide your name, nationality and sect. Then you spend the rest of your life defending what you did not choose...' How much of your identity did you actually choose? Father of philosophical pessimism asksGerman philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer's quote of the day encourages reflection on the identities people inherit rather than select for the...
- Buddhist proverb of the day: 'Life's ultimate truth is not only hidden from you; it is actively being corrupted by your opinions...' A centuries-old lesson on the dangers of passing judgments too quicklyThe Buddhist proverb, “The ultimate truth is not only hidden from you; it is actively being corrupted by your opinions,” reflects a key Zen...
- Indian proverb of the day by Chanakya: 'A person should not be too honest. Straight trees are cut first and honest people are screwed first...' - Ancient Indian thinker gives practical advice on dealing with a ruthless worldAncient Indian philosopher and political strategist Chanakya continues to remain relevant centuries later because of his practical observat...
- Quote of the day by Arthur Schopenhauer: 'A man can be himself only so long as he is alone; and if he does not love solitude, he will not love freedom...' - Why the German philosopher believed true freedom sometimes begins with lonelinessGerman philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer is still remembered for his deep thoughts on human life, individuality and freedom. One of his most ...
- Quote of the Day by samurai philosopher Yamamoto Tsunetomo: ‘It is a wretched thing that the young men of today are so contriving and so proud of…’ - The centuries-old lesson on why displaying success without purpose can destroy self-respectQuote of the Day by Yamamoto Tsunetomo is a warning that pride in material possessions leads to a lack of duty and self-respect. His ancien...
- US-born teen Buddhist lama balances monastic life and pop culture in Himalayan foothillsA young American teen, Jalue Dorje, embraces his destiny as a reincarnated lama. He navigates a dual life, blending his love for video game...
- From 'BuddhaBot' to $1.99 chats with AI Jesus, the faith-based tech boom is hereUsers of the platform can join video calls with an avatar of Jesus generated by artificial intelligence. Like other religious AI tools on t...
- Quote of the day by Buddha: "Change is never painful. Only resistance to change is painful".The famous quote by Gautama Buddha explains a powerful life lesson about accepting change. Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, taught that suf...
- Maharashtra: CM Fadnavis along with deputies Shinde, Pawar pay tribute to Dr AmbedkarMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis along with Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde, and Ajit Pawar paid tribute to the eminent so...
- Lord Ganesha is worshipped in Japan in a unique form, inspired by Odisha's ancient traditionsLord Ganesha, known as Kangiten in Japan, has been worshipped since the 8th-9th centuries CE. His worship is linked to tantric Buddhism and...
- Feudal Buddha: The spread of Buddhism to Southeast Asia, Central &East Asia, had a lot to do with politics & economicsIt all began in the 19th century when Europeans rediscovered Buddhism. They were able to translate the various Pali texts from Sri Lanka. T...
- India restores Mongolia's sacred Buddhist texts, plans first official Sanskrit-Mongolian dictionaryThe governments of both countries recently hosted a ceremony at the famous Ganden Monastery of Mongolia in the presence of officials from b...
- PIL in SC to conduct 'confidential' surveys of all ancient mosques in IndiaThe petition is filed through advocate Vivek Narayan Sharma by advocates Shubham Awasthi and Sapta Rishi Mishra also sought directions for ...
- How Bindumati, a courtesan, made the Ganga flow in reverse directionThe story of the courtesan mentioned in 2000-year-old Buddhist text Milinda Panha draws attention to the role of integrity as well as equal...
- Government to boost development of Buddhist tourism, starts with promotional activitiesThe development of Buddhist tourism, done with an eye on China, which has also invested heavily in projects to cultivate Buddhist leaders, ...
- Modi leverages soft power of Buddhism to woo alliesProjecting India’s centrality to Buddhist thought and reaching out to pilgrims and tourists seeking to connect with Buddhist heritage sites...
- How Buddhist outreach has always been a key element of PM Narendra Modi’s Act East PolicyDuring his historic speech to members of the Constituent Assembly of Nepal in August 2014, he spoke of their journey from the path of yuddh...
- K J Somaiya Center for Buddhist Studies introduces course in PaliThe courses offered are Certificate courses in Elementary Pali, Pali Textual Study (Duration 10 months) and Advanced Diploma in Pali (Durat...
- Like Chinese, Tibetans too love their culture: Dalai LamaThe 14th Dalai Lama, who fled Tibet in 1959 after a failed uprising against Chinese rule in his Himalayan homeland and has lived in exile i...
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