In point of fact, the Buddha did talk about Gods (I’ll buck convention here if the editor will allow it)—the Devas that populate different realms of existence.
Read moreAsk A Buddhist: Was the Buddha a Deadbeat Dad?
It's important to note that people in his time really saw value in leaving the household life at some point in their lives. A number of kings did so late in life.
Read moreAsk A Buddhist: Has Buddhism Become Trendy?
Why Buddhism is trendy has nothing to do with Buddhism, does it?
Read moreAsk A Buddhist: Beginning resources for Buddhists
Ironically, your question about beginning resources is one of the most challenging to address.
Read moreAsk a Buddhist: What is the value of recitations?
The use of, and beliefs about, short recitations are universal in the traditional forms of Buddhism. Popularly known as mantras, the term, derived from Sanskrit, breaks down into two parts: man means to think; and tra is a suffix that designates a tool or instrument. So the literal meaning is: “an instrument of thought.”
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