Lakshmi Quotes- Mantras – Hymns

Kyle Tortora — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:36:17 +0000

Mantras are believed to bring in harmony and peace of mind to the devotees who faithfully chant it to please their favorite deities. Chanting mantras can relieve mental stress, strain and even help in maintaining a normal heart rate. The … Continue reading →

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Top 40 Hindu Blogs

Kyle Tortora — Thu, 09 May 2013 21:00:33 +0000

Over the years of reading and researching Hindu gods and Hindu statues we have developed a fondness for many Hindu blogs. Here is our list of the top 40 Hindu blogs we read. Please take a look at them! 1. … Continue reading →

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The Life of a Buddhist Monk

Ashley Lovett — Wed, 08 May 2013 21:35:20 +0000

In the Far East, it is considered a high honor for one to leave their family in order to delve deeper in ones Buddhist practice. This may seem strange to westerners to think of valuing ones children to leave home … Continue reading →

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The Origins of Budai: Commonly Confused with Gautama Buddha

Kyle Tortora — Wed, 08 May 2013 20:55:25 +0000

Many Americans mistakenly identify the Budai as that of the Siddhartha Gautama Buddha. The Budai is often depicted holding a cloth sack and is commonly referred to as the laughing Buddha or the fat & happy Buddha. It is believed … Continue reading →

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The Story of Shiva and the Goddess Ganga

Kyle Tortora — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:30:32 +0000

Most of the images and sculpture of Lord Shiva depict the River Ganga flowing from his matted hair. As with all symbols within Hindu iconography there is an interesting tale behind Shiva and the Hindu goddess Ganga. According to Hindu … Continue reading →

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Karna- The Unfortunate Warrior of the Mahabharata Epic

Kyle Tortora — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:49:00 +0000

Karna is a fascinating character in the Mahabharata epic. He is depicted as a tragic hero; gifted, righteous and brave, whose warrior skills won the admiration of Bhishma and Krishna. He remains as a tragic figure for millions of Hindus … Continue reading →

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Lord Ram – the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu

Kyle Tortora — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 23:48:37 +0000

Shri Ram is the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu, is one of the most worshiped deity by Hindus in India. Diwali, the festival of lights, is probably the most celebrated and biggest festival, and is observed by Hindus, Buddhist, Jain’s … Continue reading →

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What is the Buddhist & Hindu Concept of Dharma?

Ashley Lovett — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:25:34 +0000

Many people wonder about the Buddhist and Hindu word Dharma and what it signifies. Dharma is one of the core concepts within both Buddhism and Hinduism. When capitalized and referred to as the Dharma, the word means the collective teaching … Continue reading →

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Symbols Surrounding Lord Brahma

Ashley Lovett — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 17:20:33 +0000

When one comes across statues of the Hindu God Brahma, the God of Creation, he is dripping in symbolism. Brahma is unique in that he has four faces and four hands. He often carries a book and prayer beads. In … Continue reading →

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The Vedas: Ancient Sanskrit Works of India

Ashley Lovett — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 23:00:37 +0000

For those of you unfamiliar, the Vedas are the most sacred books of India, thought to be some of the earliest written works of their kind. Much like the Bible within the Christian religion, the Vedas hold the earliest religious … Continue reading →

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