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Buddhism: Researching the Religion of the Buddha

For nearly 500 years after his death, the Buddha's teachings were passed through generations of the monastic community by oral tradition. In the late first century BCE they were first written down in a collection known as the Pali Canon. Since then a variety of additional texts and translations have appeared as a means for disseminating his ancient wisdom. Now in the 21st century we have the benefit of a new medium; the Internet is a resource utilized by lay practitioners and monastics alike for bringing the religion of Buddhism to the world.

The Buddhist Faith

One of the oldest enduring Eastern religions, Buddhism was founded in India during the sixth ... read more »

The Different Forms of Buddhism

During Buddhism's 2,500 year history, several thriving sects have emerged, each with a unique take ... read more »

Finding Buddhist Scriptures

Whether you're looking for the Pali Canon, Zen parables and koans, Mahayana text, or scholarly ... read more »

Practicing Buddhism

Many prominent Buddhist organizations host sites with information aimed at helping you further your ... read more »

Buddhist Products

Whether you're looking for a statue of the Buddha to serve as inspiration in your practice, a book by a renowned Buddhist teacher, a zafu and zabuton cushion for Zen meditation, or an audio CD for help with chanting, the Internet has plenty of Buddhist products, selling almost everything you would need to outfit a home practice or large meditation hall.

Dulcinea's Insight

  • There are a variety of products to help you in your practice, all of which are available online. You'll find practical meditation supplies such as clothing and cushions, Buddhist teachings on audio and video formats, art, and more.
  • If you're buying a zafu cushion (the pillow used in Zen meditation), consult this usage guide first.

Dulcinea's Picks

For meditation accessories ...
The Monastery Store is the online catalog of Dharma Communications, the not-for-profit educational arm of the Mountains and Rivers Order of Zen Buddhism in upstate New York. They sell a variety of meditation cushions, meditation supplies, books, CDs, videos, art, home and garden ornaments, and more.
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The Foundation Store , a division of the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition, sells accessories to aid your Mahayana Buddhist practice. In addition to meditation supplies and the like, the Foundation Store sells jewelry, art, prayer flags, and other accessories.
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Carolina Morning sells a wide variety of cushions, mats, benches, and chairs to aid in mediation. What makes this site special is that they offer guides for selecting the supplies that are right for you, and have a variety of sizes and colors. In addition to meditation gear, they sell books and CDs.
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Connecting with the Buddhist Community

Buddhism has a large, vibrant community of online practitioners. Cyberspace abounds with Buddhist ... read more »

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