Surf these sites: A Collection of Buddhist Stories and Biographies -- Buddhist stories from Sutra, Koans, literature, and folk legends. Also, biographies of some celebrity Buddhists such as Tina Turner. Allspirit Selected Buddhist Writings -- A selection of Buddhist writings from Thich Nhat Hanh, Ajahn Sumedho, Joseph Goldstein, and Dogen. Also Four Noble Truths and Noble Eightfold Path. American Buddhist Center -- Buddhism for the west. The ABC is focused on transmission of contemporary spirituality beyond "ism" and custom. We are here to create a fresh online space for teachers and teachings of the Dharma to flourish now and well into the future. At the American Buddhist Center students have the opportunity to "get" (read awaken within themselves) an enlightened and beautiful life. An Invitation to Dhamma -- Articles and translations of Tripitaka discourses. Updated monthly. An Invitation to Investigate -- Articles on Buddhist philosophy, sutras, meditation, etc. BBC World Service -- Online audio. Subjects include: *An exploration of the life and experience of Gautama, the Buddha. * The basic teaching of the Buddha and the way in which it has been interpreted to produce the two main schools of Buddhism, Theravada and Mahayana. * What is meditation, and how to find time for it. * Social Engagement: Buddhism and Social Action. * How Buddhism has challenged the cultures of the West, and revitalised the traditional Buddhist cultures. BuddhaNet: Buddhist Information Network - Gateway to Buddhism. -- Complete guide with very useful information for those beginning an interest in Buddhism. Also contains Buddhist directories for Australia and Asia. Buddhapia -- Korean Buddhism -- Korean Buddhist news, culture, and resources. Buddhasasana -- Articles on the Theravada in English. Buddhism Depot -- Buddhism information (introduction, scriptures), discussion, chat. Buddhism For the Lay Practitioner -- A site aiming to cater for lay Buddhist''s and those interested in the practise of lay Buddhism. Buddhist Articles -- Articles for beginners and more advanced learners. Buddhist Door -- Various series about Buddhism - Buddha''s life, heart sutra etc. All of the past issues of the on-line Buddhist Door magazine can be accessed on this site. Buddhist Inspirational Quotes -- A collection of Buddhist quotations and sayings. Buddhist Mysticism -- This is a site about mysticism in world religions. It includes quotations from the Dhammapada, Bodhidharma, Zen Buddhism and contemporary Tibetan Buddhism. Buddhist Reading Room -- Buddhist lessons and sutras to read online. Also e-mail discussion group and Buddhist Web Ring. Dharma The Cat -- Cartoons for Buddhists, and each has commentary from people different faiths. DharmaNet: Gateways to Buddhism -- Index of Buddhist resources both on and off the internet. Lists of Dharma groups and centers by school and by region. The DharmaNet International Gateway was one of the first Buddhist sites on the internet (online since 1991). Discipline and Dhamma-Vinaya -- Dhamma-Vinaya was the Buddha''s own name for the religion he founded. Dhamma -- the truth -- is what he discovered and pointed out as advice for all who want to gain release from suffering. Vinaya -- discipline -- is what he formulated as rules, ideals, and standards of behavior for those of his followers who went forth from home life to take up the quest for release in greater earnestness. Friends of Buddhism -- Described as a vision to spread buddhadharma and support all Buddhist projects worldwide. Free Buddhist books, patriarchs, masters, rinpoches and other Buddhism information. Gateless Passage -- The Gateless Passage is a nonsectarian information facility for the lay study of Chinese Buddhism. Householder Series -- Buddhist lessons and sutras to read online. Also e-mail discussion group, chat room, and Buddhist Web Ring. In the heart of the Mahayana (Maitreya) -- Material about Maitreya Buddha, buddhists texts, photo galleries, mantra and practice, tonglen, links. Site is in French and English. Also a page about The Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition. Instructions for Daily Dharma Practice -- A non-sectarian program geared to American Buddhists to be used as part of one''s daily Buddhist practice. Kalavinka Dharma World -- Buddhist informational website which includes a non-sectarian Buddhist journal and Buddhist translations. Kanzeon -- History and description of Kanzeon, the Bodhisattva of Compassion Kusala.org -- Sutras, essays, and Catholic-Buddhist dialog. Kusala is a Buddhist term meaning wholesome, skillful, good, and meritorious. The mind states associated with Kusala are generosity, compassion, and wisdom. Metta World -- Basic Buddhist teachings in both audio and text formats. Personal Reflections on Being a Buddhist -- Personal reflections on Buddhism and the Dharma as taught to Michael Attwoods by Sangharakshita, of the Friends of the Western Buddhist Order. Shambhala Forum on Meditation and Buddhism -- Active bulletin board for discussions of Buddhism. Stupas -- Stupas are Buddhist monuments traditionally containing relic(s) of the Buddha. This site covers their history, meaning, symbolism; and links to stupas both finished and under construction all around the world. The Maitreya Project -- This is the site for the Maitreya Project which has the goal of a 500 foot tall statue of Maitreya Buddha at Bodhgaya in India. The Refuge: A Sangha for the Skeptical Buddhist -- A Buddhist community with respect for tradition, but that does not blindly accept the baggage of the centuries. Virtuous Reality -- Splashy, clever site intended for children. Full of Buddhist fun and games. eDharma : Buddhism Resource Magazine -- An online magazine devoted to exploring trends in American buddhist and buddhist-inspired culture.
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