Buddhism
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Thailand 【2】
Thailand is a Buddhist country. According to articles, nearly 95% of Thailand’s population is Theravada Buddhist. Theravada Buddhism focuses on personal enlightenment through self-discipline and meditation. Japan is also a Buddhist country but practices Mahayana (Zen). Not only Buddhism but Japan also has a history of Shinto. My grandmother was a believer. She was born… Read more
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Religion and Language
Last week, I read blogs about Hinduism. I am a Buddhist. I am not a religious expert, but sometimes I think Hinduism and Buddhism have similarities. Buddhism seems to originate in the Indo-Gangetic Plain (near India, Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh), so it makes sense. According to several articles, the Guardians of the four cardinal directions… Read more
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What’s the most fun way to exercise?
I don’t like exercising… To maintain a healthy weight, I have managed calorie intake. I have been a pesco-vegetarian for over 10 years. The history of Japanese cuisine is interesting. Once upon a time, Japanese people were hunters. In the Yayoi period (300 BC to 300 AD), they cultivated rice and developed basic food preservation… Read more