Tolkien's Elves inspired by Buddhism?
A thought struck me the other day when I was reading LotR. The similarities between Tolkien's Elves and certain elements in Buddhism are striking. I seem to remember someone here (was it Eldo?) saying that when Elves die, their spirit lingers or something

Buddhism in Kyrgyzstan
The population of Kyrgyzstan is 80% Muslim, 17% Russian Orthodox and 3% other.[69] During Soviet times, state atheism was encouraged. Today, however, Kyrgyzstan is a secular state, although Islam has exerted a growing influence in politics.[70] For

Do you really know what you believe???
I found this FUN quiz in another forum. It is VERY scientific. Take it and post your results: http://www.beliefnet.com/Entertainment/Quizzes/BeliefOMatic.aspx Make sure you click on the boxes in the middle too. Here are my results: (I

Buddhism
Let us discuss this widely popular religion.

Buddhist MMO
Here's a comic strip about a Buddhist MMO, please don't think I'm proselitysing, I just found it amusing and wanted to share. http://dukkhagirl.com/2010/07/21/933/ Hope you enjoy.

Buddha Avalokiteshvara
Hello I sent you a Buddha image, but I do not understand za belt was not, please let me know comments

Your favorite religion
I thought we can start this forum on a more peaceful and share our favorite religions. Currently my favorites are the Zen Buddhism/ Shinto combination however I have a special place in my heart for the Norse Gods. And not just because the lovely Jaimie

Buddhist procrastination:D
I have a school project/final due sunday.... I need to borrow a tape recorder, does anyone have one? Does anyone know a Buddhist leader in their community that is either close or would be willing to come to my house for an hour for an interview this

DYU Reviews (metal-archives.com)
As the link that leads to the certain page doesn't work I will just copy and paste the reviews: I wish I could live in this universe - 90%Written by Twistedeyes on November 8th, 2009 After an A grade live album release earlier in the year titled

Dharma Wheel is now Constance
Great to see everyone again! I've changed my name from Dharma Wheel to my first name, Constance. My enthusiasm for Buddhism has waned. All that stuff about all life is suffering...the only real thing is impermanence...was starting to get me

Fullmetal Alchemist
"A painless lesson is one without any meaning. One who does not sacrifice anything cannot achieve anything either." Hagane no Renkinjutsushi (or Fullmetal Alchemist) is the story of the Elric brothers, Edward and Alphonse, who set out to find

"Ashoka" movie
Hey Owls, as I have a focus in the Dalai Lama at the moment, I remembered that the Bollywood movie "Ashoka" is dedicated to him. The movie is starring Shahrukh Khan and Kareena Kapoor. Has anyone here also watched the movie? What I

Free Publicity for Authors
Perhaps the veterans out there know of this site but for those who don't it is worth checking out. It is not often I get to talk about my book, Eli, but I got a chance on theAuthors Show and felt there is no harm in mentioning this sort of freepublicity.

Free Bodypainting
I was just wondering how many of you have ever done a free body painting for practice and professional pictures to add to your portfolio. I recently got asked to do one and have thought about doing it because I really want to try a body painting but have

New Artist at Cuddly Budly and free digi-stamps
Cuddly Buddly have a new artist working with them now, and to celebrate have given a load of digi-stamps free. Here's a link to the free ones cuddly buddly free digi-stamps Enjoy