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Buddha Statue - Antique Laos Style Standing Buddha Statue in Dharmachakra Teaching Mudra - 50cm/20"

How Buddhism Transformed Practice After Denying the Existence of Ātman

The denial of ātman transformed Buddhism from a path of self-discovery into one of self-liberation.

Meditation shifted toward direct awareness of moment-by-moment change, ethics became rooted in interconnection, and rebirth was reinterpreted as causal continuity rather than soul transfer.

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Buddha Sculpture - Antique Thai Style Bronze Seated Sukhothai Meditation Buddha Statue - 15cm/6"

Why Buddhism Teaches Impermanence Instead of a Permanent Soul

Buddhism emphasizes impermanence over the idea of a soul because it...

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Buddha Statue - Antique Dvaravati Style Thai Stone Na

How Buddhists Explain Rebirth Without an Eternal Soul

Buddhism explains rebirth without an eternal soul by viewing life as...

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Buddha Statue - Seated Antique Laos Style Meditation Buddha Statue - 31cm/12"

Why Buddhism Teaches Impermanence, Not a Soul: Understanding Anicca and Anatta

Buddhism centers impermanence as the defining reality, teaching that true happiness and freedom arise not from grasping for an eternal soul, but from embracing the beautiful, changing flow of existence.

Impermanence becomes the path, dissolving barriers and reshaping life with every breath—offering both solace and wisdom for all who look deeply.

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Buddha Statue - Antique Khmer Style SE Asia Seated Wood Meditation Buddha Statue - 85cm/34"

How Buddha’s Enlightenment Made Meditation Central to Buddhist Practice

The Buddha’s enlightenment confirmed meditation as the heart of Buddhist spirituality.

His personal example and teachings established meditation as the principal means for awakening, guiding practitioners toward insight, peace, and compassion—both historically and in today’s world.

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Antique Khmer Style Laying Down Bronze Elephant Statue - 12cm/5" Tall

How the Concept of No-Self (Anattā) Shapes Buddhist Liberation and Awakening, Today

In summary, the concept of no-self profoundly influences Buddhist liberation by uprooting the false ego, ending karmic cycles, and opening the mind to compassion and enduring peace.

Recognizing the self as a dynamic flow rather than a fixed entity is key to transcending suffering and attaining awakening as taught by the Buddha.

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Why the Middle Path Still Matters: Buddhist Balance Amid Today’s Materialistic Pursuits

Why the Middle Path Still Matters: Buddhist Balance Amid Today’s Materialistic Pursuits

In a world dominated by materialistic pursuits, the Middle Path offers not just philosophical insight but a daily practice of balance, equanimity, and meaningful happiness.

A counterbalance urgently needed for individual and social well-being.

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Buddha Statue - Antique Khmer Style SE Asia Wood Enlightenment Buddha Statue - 66cm/26"

Mahayana Buddhism vs Early Buddhism: A New Vision of Enlightenment and Compassion

Mahayana Buddhism redefines enlightenment from a personal state of liberation in early Buddhism to an inclusive, compassionate path of universal awakening, emphasizing the bodhisattva’s vow to liberate all beings.

This broader perspective transforms enlightenment into an active engagement with the world rooted in wisdom and boundless compassion.

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