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Buddha Purnima: Remembering His Teachings and Life

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Buddha Purnima: Remembering His Teachings and Life Buddha Purnima: Remembering His Teachings and Life Buddhist Purnima, also known as Vesak as well as Buddha Day, is an annual celebration that is observed by a multitude of Buddhists around the world and celebrates Siddhartha Gautama, also called Lord Buddha. This day is a time to celebrate his life, his teachings and enlightenment, and commemorate the significance of this day - born, enlightened and then passed away with great reverence and dedication. In this blog, we will look at his remarkable life journey to awakening and his teachings, their significance for Buddhism in the present and their significance on Buddha Purnima Day itself! Siddhartha Gautama's Life Story Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism was born in the the 5th century BCE at Lumbini in present-day Nepal for King Suddhodana of the Shakya clan and queen Maha Maya who dreamt of an elephant with six tusks coming to her side prior to Siddhartha being created a...

Top 5 Best Yoga School in Bremen as per Google Review

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Top 5 Best Yoga School in Bremen as per Google Review Yoga is becoming increasingly popular due to its many therapeutic effects on body, mind and spirit. In Bremen, there are numerous yoga schools offering classes, workshops, and teacher trainings; according to Google reviews, the top five schools are featured in this blog. These facilities were chosen because students rated the quality of instruction, range of classes, and overall experience highly - whether beginners or experienced yogis, these schools offer something for everyone and provide opportunities to deepen one's practice and make connections with like-minded people. 1. Dr. Mishhra Academy (Google Rating 38) Dr. Mishhra Academy in Bremen, Germany is an established yoga school offering traditional and authentic classes for students of all levels. Dr. Mishhra Academy's experienced and certified yoga instructors provide each student with individualized attention to improve flexibility, strength, and overall health. The...
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Discovering the Significance of Hindu New Year and its Vibrant Celebrations Hindu New Year is an important event celebrated by Hindus across the Indian subcontinent and other parts of the world. The date of the New Year varies based on different regional calendars used in different parts of India, but the most widely celebrated ones are Vikram Samvat, Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Chaitra Sukladi, Cheti Chand, Baisakhi, Vishu, Puthandu, Vaishkhadi, and Bohag Bihu. Concept of Hindu New Year The concept of the Hindu New Year is rooted in the ancient Indian tradition of cyclical time. In Hinduism, time is seen as a never-ending cycle of creation, preservation, and dissolution, and each cycle is divided into smaller cycles. The start of a new year marks the beginning of a new cycle, and it is seen as an auspicious time to begin new endeavours and seek blessings from the divine. Vikram Samvat Vikram Samvat is one of the most popular Hindu calendars used in northern India, especially in the states of G...