Buddha’s birth in the full moon of Baisakh is marked quietly in my own way. In Nepal, this day—Buddha Jayanti—carries deep significance. It is associated with the birth, awakening, and passing of the Gautama Buddha. Temples fill, lamps are lit, and people gather in shared acts of devotion. My observance is much simpler. There are Read More
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A Buddhist Pilgrimage in Nepal: Temple Practice and the Five Elements
A simple moment in a temple revealed something that had long been overlooked. A personal reflection on Buddhist pilgrimage in Nepal, exploring temple rituals, mindfulness, and the five elements through direct experience. I was born a Methodist, grew up agnostic, despaired as an atheist, and eventually found a sense of peace in Buddhism—though not completely. Read More