Can someone tell me exactly what this is? I tried looking it up but kept getting differing information... Thanks!1mo ⋅ GoofyFoot76 ⋅ r/Buddhism
“Someday I'll be a weather-beaten skull resting on a grass pillow, Serenaded by a stray bird or two. Kings and commoners end up the same, No more enduring than last night's dream.” ― Ryokan (17th Century Hermetic Zen Poet)7yr ⋅ drainerr ⋅ r/Buddhism
14 Day Planner to Assist Buddhists During the COVID-19 Pandemic (See comments for link to download)4yr ⋅ alanpeto ⋅ r/Buddhism
One of the first Buddhist temples in Europe: the Belgrade Pagoda. A very fascinating story.4yr ⋅ Meneghis ⋅ r/Buddhism
The store consciousness(Alayavijnana) is what continues on after death. The store house contains traces of our karma which will live on after the body expires.1yr ⋅ Anarchist-monk ⋅ r/Buddhism
I painted the red lotus flower in the right side, for The Buddha, The Dharma, and The Sangha!!!2yr ⋅ TheBuddhasStudent108 ⋅ r/Buddhism
This is the only depiction of the Buddha using this mudra I’ve ever seen. What is it?2yr ⋅ drunk-step-dad ⋅ r/Buddhism
I came across this beautiful photograph on unsplash. Can anyone tell me where this might be? Is it depicting Gotama or is it another figure?2yr ⋅ etan_ashman ⋅ r/Buddhism
Curious about the symbolism of objects in the photo, taken at a mausoleum.1yr ⋅ Lost_Delivery1558 ⋅ r/Buddhism
This author has so much insight. Does anyone have thoughts on this book? (I'm a fairly new Buddhist.)3yr ⋅ solacetree ⋅ r/Buddhism
Buddha head statue engulfed by nature. Impermanence is a beautiful thing.5yr ⋅ AgtBurtMacklinFBI ⋅ r/Buddhism
Since its Guan Yin Bodhisattva's Enlightenment Day, I thought to share a wonderful version of her mantra: Om Mani Padme Hum. And start a thread about yr relationship with this Great Bodhisattva and her mantra. http://www.buddhanet.net/mp3/Om%20Mani%20Padme%20Hum02.mp34yr ⋅ purelander108 ⋅ r/Buddhism
Struggle to get myself to draw most of the time, am happy with how my practitioner turned out though. Good luck to everyone pursuing there daily practice today.5yr ⋅ EdenChem ⋅ r/Buddhism
I made this art inspired by Buddhist teachings after taking part in an online retreat. :)2yr ⋅ Indigo_24 ⋅ r/Buddhism
Master Xu Yun : When the Buddha's name is thrown into the delusional mind, the delusional mind will be purified5mo ⋅ MrBurnz97 ⋅ r/Buddhism
I tried painting my own version of the Buddhist flag with 卐 & 卍 and the OM symbols. Sorry, I'm really new to painting.3yr ⋅ RobertFuckingDeNiro ⋅ r/Buddhism
I made my first Mala to aid me in meditation. Quite happy how it turned out.2mo ⋅ TheRandor69 ⋅ r/Buddhism
Found this beauty in Xi’an today. Such a breathtaking piece of art and appreciation.5yr ⋅ TheDutchman7 ⋅ r/Buddhism
Can someone explain this picture to me? Is that outside Mara or Yama? And why is that being so big?1yr ⋅ InsanelySmartHorse ⋅ r/Buddhism
I'm studying in a Jodo Shinshu lay ministry course, and was asked to create a mandala. I went with a word cloud of my written reports since the start of the program overlaid on a lotus flower.3yr ⋅ atoponce ⋅ r/Buddhism
Made a short and quick drawing of Gautama Buddha’s period of extreme fasting as an ascetic. Hope y’all enjoy4yr ⋅ Anthony-Maggio ⋅ r/Buddhism
Can anybody tell me what the symbols on this Buddha sculpture/incense holder mean?2yr ⋅ Faketuxedo ⋅ r/Buddhism
My painting of Siddhartha Gautama. I really surprised myself with this. I find it beautiful and comforting6yr ⋅ Ellonwye ⋅ r/Buddhism
I’m going to be getting a Guru Rinpoche statue, will it be alright to place it near my elephant statue?1yr ⋅ TheBuddhasStudent108 ⋅ r/Buddhism
Temple Bat Nha, Bauxite, Arkansas. Handcrafted alter for baby Buddha, Buddha's Birthday Celebration,-by the monks, out of styrofoam glued together.3yr ⋅ PsychologicalAd1912 ⋅ r/Buddhism
Taking a class on Buddhism this semester and my Professor mentioned that the New England Peace Pagoda is a 40 minute drive from our school. It was a lovely sight to see.5yr ⋅ tuxsmth ⋅ r/Buddhism
I recently graduated from college and my SO got me this statue as a gift. It’s my first Buddhist item!5yr ⋅ ThatOneHeathen ⋅ r/Buddhism
I did an 18 day tour of Bhutan and it was incredible. Once of the most impressive sites was the Buddha Dordenma outside of Thimphu. The statue houses over one hundred thousand smaller Buddha statues, each of which, like the Great Buddha Dordenma itself, are made of bronze and gilded in gold.4yr ⋅ bilabong10 ⋅ r/Buddhism
Buddhist trolley problem revisited... keen to hear thoughts from the Buddhist community on reddit.2yr ⋅ Spiritual-Average297 ⋅ r/Buddhism
Bit of a noob here. I got this granulated white powder with my mini shrine. Didn’t think to ask what it was. Anybody know what it is and what it’s used for?2yr ⋅ Own_Elk9170 ⋅ r/Buddhism
I saw a few posts about green Tara maybe you also enjoy this White Tara thangka.2yr ⋅ Mauj108 ⋅ r/Buddhism
I'm new to the concept and teachings of Buddha. I've studied the Bible, the Qoran and the Bhagwad Gita in great detail, and now I'm interested in learning more about Buddhism. Old Buddhists, Enlighten me.3yr ⋅ Piyush2909 ⋅ r/Buddhism
Better it is to live one day seeing the Deathless than to live a hundred years without ever seeing the Deathless. Better it is to live one day seeing the Supreme Truth than to live a hundred years without ever seeing the Supreme Truth. - The Dhammapada, Chapter 8, The Thousands4yr ⋅ -AMARYANA- ⋅ r/Buddhism
Is it true if it’s bad luck to buy a Buddha statue for yourself?1yr ⋅ TheBuddhasStudent108 ⋅ r/Buddhism
Dhammapadhaya Verse 204 - Health is the greatest gift, contentment is the greatest wealth, trust is the best of kin, nibbhana is the greatest bliss4yr ⋅ Natham_Lee ⋅ r/Buddhism
An unexpected buddhist insight from a sci fi novel. Does it ring true to you? Three-body problem, by Cixin Liu.2yr ⋅ WriteyourFight ⋅ r/Buddhism
Lahaina Temple Amida Buddha Statue, rescued from the Maui wildfires which destroyed the temple7mo ⋅ Myou-an ⋅ r/Buddhism
Is it alright to have 2 of my Buddha’s back facing my Buddha Shakyamuni statue on my altar?1yr ⋅ TheBuddhasStudent108 ⋅ r/Buddhism
Illustrated this image of Fudo Myo-o/Acala to help remove some obstacles I’ve been facing lately. Art is prayer for me.5yr ⋅ wolfinsheeps ⋅ r/Buddhism
Care for the child within yourself (Thich Nhat Hanh, How to Fight)3yr ⋅ Anonymous_on_Earth ⋅ r/Buddhism
Hongwanji Mission on August 8, 2023, in Lahaina, Hawaii. The Buddha statue survived the fire. What are some Buddhist teachings themed around fire? I live in Maui and have been through a lot before, during, and after the fires.7mo ⋅ -AMARYANA- ⋅ r/Buddhism
Friend showed me a striking Buddha statue from the Wat Umong Meditation Center (Thailand)6yr ⋅ ZeroEqualsOne ⋅ r/Buddhism
This is Ekkapol Chantawong a former Buddhist Monk and the coach of the Thai boys. He kept the boys calm through meditation and alive by giving up his own rations, yet he has been vilified by so many around the world.6yr ⋅ Zen_Coyote ⋅ r/Buddhism
CT scan of shows the inside of a 1000 years old statue. Inside a mummified monk. ( xpost from /r/wtf)6yr ⋅ bruhtf ⋅ r/Buddhism
Here is a photo of an Avalokitesvara Statue I bought in Bhutan. Bronze gilded with gold and hand painted.4yr ⋅ bilabong10 ⋅ r/Buddhism
The Non-Attachment of Lotuses! 🪷 May you find peace in your practice!3mo ⋅ Old_Sick_Dead ⋅ r/Buddhism
Some people live as though they are already dead. There are people moving around us who are consumed by their past, terrified of their future, and stuck in their anger and jealousy. They are not alive; they are just walking corpses. - Thich Nhat Hanh11mo ⋅ Aternum ⋅ r/Buddhism
Through meditation and art therapy I have made a small tribute to the traditional Buddhist mandalas.5yr ⋅ Artpsyc ⋅ r/Buddhism
Nagarjuna means 'Noble Serpent'. The legend is that his teachings were given to him by snake-like beings called 'nagas' that came out of the bottom of the sea. The story is that the Buddha, during his life, had given the teachings to these beings for safekeeping until the world was ready.4yr ⋅ -AMARYANA- ⋅ r/Buddhism
Hi, can I ask for some advice on how to join a Buddhist monastery from Western Europe?1yr ⋅ ComprehensivePin6440 ⋅ r/Buddhism
The nurturing laughing Buddha. I feel a childlike silliness when I look at him, and it always brings me to the present.6yr ⋅ MrsWillRiker ⋅ r/Buddhism
A slightly hidden statue of a Monk on the grounds of Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai, Thailand.5yr ⋅ purple_spotted_cow ⋅ r/Buddhism
The FPMT Prayer Book includes a Buddhist version of a prayer by St. Francis of Assisi (adapted by Lama Zopa)2yr ⋅ SolipsistBodhisattva ⋅ r/Buddhism
It was very arrogant of me to even to perceive getting such a tattoo, I didn’t fully know the meaning, however now I see it as a mark of pride. I saw through myself and I understood what needed to be changed. I now know and that has made me better as a person and helped me see myself for what I am.2yr ⋅ Consistent_Trouble32 ⋅ r/Buddhism
What is the meaning of the turning heads tower of bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara?🪷2wk ⋅ Radiant-Bluejay4194 ⋅ r/Buddhism
Is this Vajrayana Buddhism? Because I’m not a Vajrayana Buddhist, can’t until I take my refuge vows with a Lama!!! I’m in a wheelchair, and there isn’t a local Tibetan Buddhist temple that is wheelchair accessible until hopefully 2 year, can’t wait!!!2yr ⋅ TheBuddhasStudent108 ⋅ r/Buddhism
