The Dhammapada (Pali धम्मपद, Sanskrit धर्मपद, Romanized Dharma-pada) is a collection of the historical Buddha's sayings in verse form. It is one of the most widely read and best-known Buddhist collections [1].
The famous Buddhist scholar-monk and commentator Buddhaghosa ("ghost or voice of the Buddha") explains that each saying recorded in the collection was made on a different occasion in response to a unique situation that had arisen in the life of the Buddha and the massive community of male and female monastics he founded.
Buddhaghosa's translation of the commentary to it, which is called the Dhammapada Aṭṭhakatha, presents the details of each of these events and is a rich source of legend for the life and times of the Buddha [2].
Levi's jeans corporation borrows a saying from the Buddha found in the Dhammapada.
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There are many translations.
ETYMOLOGY: The title "Dhammapada" is a compound term composed of dhamma and pada, each word having a numerous denotations and connotations. Generally, dhamma refers to the Buddha's "doctrine" or "eternal truth" or "righteousness" or is a collective term for all "phenomena" [3] or "things." At its root, pada means "foot" (or "footprint"); thus, by extension, especially in this context, means either "path" or "verse" (cf. prosodic foot) or both [4].
English translations of this text's title have used various combinations of these and related words [5, 6]. More
Wisdom Quarterly: Gramma Kinoe, should Lana Del Rey keep obsessing about love, relationships, men, lesbian summer crushes...
Grandma Kinoe: What's a summer crush?
WQ: It's like when, you know how sometimes at the all-girl schools in Japan you get carried away admiring the little uniforms they make us wear, and two students get, um, carried away?
WQ: Yes, exactly. Look, you're living the "Zen" life. What's it like? Shouldn't you move to a temple nunnery-monastery (zendo) where everyone practices proper form, slows down, and goes the Way of the Tao, with the flow and wu-wei (noninterference)?
GK: You mean seppuku (切腹, harakiri [ritual suicide])?!
GK: Oh, you mean go to the senbutsu-jō (選仏場)? I can do that in the comfort of my own home...if my darn grandkids didn't keep filming me for these silly YouTube videos. What is a you tube anyway?
Editor/translator Allison Markin Powell (shown here smiling) and author Shunmyo Masuno have 4.6 out of 5 stars (with 3,688 reviews) for this handy little guide. Relax and find happiness amid the swirl of the modern world with this internationally bestselling guide to simplifying life by a Japanese Buddhist priest who embodies the wisdom of Zen.
Drawing on centuries of wisdom, renowned Zen Buddhist Shunmyo Masuno applies the essence of Zen to modern life in clear, practical, easily adopted lessons -- one a day for 100 days. Discover how:
lining up our shoes after we take them off can bring order to our lives
putting down our forks after every bite can help us feel more grateful for what we have
spending time barefoot can strengthen our bodies
planting a flower and watching it grow can teach us to embrace change
going outside to watch the sunset can make every day feel celebratory.
Author Zen Priest Shunmyo Masumo
In Zen: The Art of Simple Living, readers will learn to find happiness not by seeking out extraordinary experiences but by [moments of appreciation and] making small changes -- to what we do, how we think, how we interact with others, and how we APPRECIATE the present moment (yes, this one right NOW).
[This is what the historical Buddha called sati or "mindful awareness," diligence, vigilance, conscientiousness, wakefulness, and MINDFULNESS].
With each task, we open ourselves up to a renewed sense of peace and inner calm. More
Maybe centenarians are what they eat?
(PhytoWise) 21 foods that make Japanese people virtually immune to any illness for longevity
UNSEEN JAPAN | The Secret and Incredible Places in Japan | Travel Video
(World Travel Doc) May 16, 2026: This documentary is a guide through the most extraordinary places in Japan, perfect for planning a trip. Discover wonderful Buddhist Japan through spectacular images and fascinating stories for an unforgettable journey through unseen places that will leave viewers breathless.
I think it's very wabi-sabi. Good work!
01:48 - Yakushima. 04:20 - Ishigaki and Yaeyama Islands. 07:09 - Shirakawa'go. 09:46 - Koyasan. 12:44 - Ise. 15:29 - Hakone. 18:15 - Nikko. 20:59 - Kanazawa. 23:42 - Takayama. 26:37 - Japanese Alps/Nagano. 29:28 - Mount Fuji. 33:14 - Kamakura. 36:12 - Yokohama. 39:03 - Tokyo. 43:12 - Kyoto. 47:09 - Arashiyama. 49:54 - Outro – Japan Beyond the Postcard.
Is this "hardcore" enough for you, American Zen Priest Brad Warner, the punk-monk?
Grandma Kinoe; Lana Del Rey (as young Lizzy Grant); Shunmyo Masumo, Allison Markin Powell; Healing Zen Sounds; PhytoWise; Dan Martin; World Travel Doc; Dhr. Seven, CC Liu, Crystal Q. (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly
Archeologists found 1,000 feet of tunnels hiding an entire underground world
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African Egyptians built more 25,000 years ago?
Research into ancient Austrian salt mines reveals an extensive Iron Age tunnel complex and evidence of mining from as long as 7,300 years ago.
Archeologists uncovered nearly 1,000 feet of mining tunnels through the mountains at Hallstatt.
Finds from within the mining chambers show history of the site and the evolution of tool usage.
(Popular Mechanics) Nearly 1,000 feet of ancient salt mining tunnels and chambers in the mountains near Hallstatt, Austria, have revealed a remarkably extensive mining history from the Iron Age. But the mountain’s history of salt mining goes back even further—7,300 years to be exact.
Ancient Turks made whole world in Turkiye
Archeologists have the ancient tools to prove it. As the Natural History Museum in Vienna continues to open a window into the salt mining history of the site, newly discovered mining chambers tell the story of how ancient inhabitants tracked salt deposits through the mountains, digging deeper with each hopeful find.
“These impressively demonstrate how salt mining has driven innovations in technology, organization, and transport since prehistoric times, playing a pivotal role in Hallstatt’s development into one of Europe’s oldest industrial centers,” the museum wrote in a statement.
“The exceptionally well-preserved finds from the salt mine provide valuable insights into the economic practices and lifestyles of past societies.”
Experts believe that when Neolithic inhabitants settled in the area above Hallstatt 7,300 years ago, they began mining salt almost immediately. Salt production hit an all-time high around 1200 B.C.E. [before the common era], in the late Bronze Age, with daily totals soaring to 1.5 tons of salt extracted from the mountain.
It’s the extensiveness of the mining chambers and the clues left behind inside them that help illuminate that history. Archaeologists discovered not just a single massive mining cavern, but a series of tunnels and chambers, some running in parallel directly over and under others, progressively dipping deeper into the mountain.
Geological drilling helped reveal additional tunnels that were previously unknown. According to a report by Austria Press Agency (APA) published by Salzburger Nachrichten, experts say the chambers reached widths up to 80 feet and heights of 65 feet.
The chambers traced salt deposits, showing how ancient miners chased the [edible rock and] valuable mineral deep into the mountains. Throughout the centuries, intense landslides caused major disruptions in salt production. “But mining went on and on,” Daniel Brandner, head of underground excavations from the museum’s prehistoric department, told APA.
“It was a very resilient community that provided salt again in a few years after these landslides.” Excavating the chamber floors—where mining debris and sediment have accumulated into a layer nearly 30 feet thick in places—turned up broken tools hafted in several different ways.
Iron Age mining implements are typically standardized and purpose-built, so the variety suggests that uniformity gave way to experimentation as the period went on. The site’s Neolithic beginnings are documented separately, by antler and stone picks recovered elsewhere in the mountain.
Some underworlds below us built themselves
Additional artifacts include burnt pine splinters, clothing fragments, wooden bowls with food residue, and even human waste.
The very salt mined in the mountains helped preserve the artifacts. With a bounty of finds peppering the 1,000 feet of chambers, archaeologists hope to continue searching the mountain for additional evidence of chambers in the mining network while analyzing the finds to create a better picture of prehistoric and ancient mining near Hallstatt.
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Proteins better and cleaner than beef?
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China's Mid-Autumn Festival 2026 🏮 Giant Lanterns, Lion Dance, and Spectacular Full Moon Festivities 🔥
Thirteen months of moonshine every year (WQ)
(Peaceful Countryside) Experience the magic of the Mid-Autumn Festival 2026, where giant lanterns, lion dance performances, traditional music, mooncakes, and glowing night celebrations come together under the full moon.
The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the most important traditional festivals in Chinese culture, associated with family reunion, moon viewing, lanterns, mooncakes, and wishes for happiness and togetherness.
This special presentation captures the beauty and excitement of a festive night filled with color, tradition, and cultural energy.
Also known as the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival, this grand celebration is an ancient harvest festival celebrated in Chinese culture (throughout the Sinosphere).
It occurs on the 15th day of the 8th month of the Chinese lunisolar calendar, which can fall between Sept. 7th and Oct. 8th (inclusive) of the West's Gregorian calendar [1, 2]. On this day, the Chinese believe the Moon is at its fullest and brightest, coinciding with the time of harvest in the middle of autumn [3].
The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the most important holidays and celebrations in Chinese culture. The history of the festival dates back now over 3,000 years [4, 5]. Similar festivals are celebrated by other cultures in East and Theravada Buddhist Southeast Asia.
During the festival, lanterns of all sizes and shapes – symbolizing beacons that light the path toward prosperity and good fortune for the people – are carried, displayed, and set aloft.
Mooncakes, a rich pastry typically filled with sweet-bean or lotus-seed paste, are eaten during this time of celebration [6, 7, 8].
It is an official holiday in both mainland China [10] and the island-nation of Taiwan [11]. The day after the Mid-Autumn Festival is an official holiday in both Hong Kong [12] and Macau [13]. More
🏮 Festival Highlights
🌕 Spectacular full moon celebration
🏮 Giant lantern displays and illuminated streets
🦁 Energetic lion dance performances
🥮 Traditional mooncakes and festive food
🎶 Chinese traditional music and drums
🎭 Cultural performances and colorful costumes
✨ Glowing lantern release and magical night scenes
🏯 Beautiful traditional Chinese festival atmosphere
From massive lantern displays to powerful lion dances and peaceful full-moon moments, this video utilizes AI to celebrate the beauty, tradition, family spirit, and cultural heritage of the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival and to watch the festivities from all angles.
(chinahighlights) The Mid-Autumn Festival is held on the 15th day of the eighth month of the Chinese calendar, which is in late September/early October on the Gregorian calendar. The most famous legend of how the Mid-Autumn Festival began is the romantic love story between HouYi and Chang’e. Learn more at: bit.ly/2k45aza.
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Mooncakes and the beauty of autumn in neighboring Japan
📌 NOTE: This video is an AI-generated artistic recreation for documentary, educational, entertainment, and storytelling purposes. It is inspired by Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival traditions, giant lantern celebrations, lion dances, moon-viewing customs, and lantern-release scenes. It does not contain authentic official event footage or represent an official festival, livestream, or broadcast.
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CC Liu, Crystal Q., Ashley Wells (eds.), Sept. 24, 2026, Wisdom Quarterly; Shen Dan
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