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农历七月的佛教圣节

农历七月,在佛教文化中是承载着感恩、超度与慈悲精神的特殊月份。这一月里,两大重要佛教节日 —— 盂兰盆节与地藏菩萨圣诞相继而至,它们不仅源于深厚的经典记载,更蕴含着佛教对生命、孝道与愿力的深刻思考,千百年来引导着信众践行善法、体悟慈悲。

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从敦煌到大足,感受中国石窟艺术流变

石窟寺的开凿起源于古代印度,依托丝绸之路向东移植于中土。两汉之际,佛教经西域传入中原,以敦煌为代表的丝绸枢纽成为石窟艺术的中转站。北魏至隋唐,石窟艺术伴随国力强盛、佛教繁荣发展达到顶峰。

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道教最高神灵是谁?

从《西游记》的误解说起:
“玉皇大帝和如来佛祖谁更大?”——这个《西游记》引发的经典问题,暴露了大众对道教神系的普遍困惑。
实际上,道教的最高神灵并非简单的“谁权力最大”,而是哲学、信仰与政治博弈的复杂产物。读懂它,才能理解中国文化中“神权”与“天道”的独特逻辑。

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如法供养佛像与布置佛堂的实用指南

在现代社会快节奏的生活中,越来越多的人开始重视精神生活的提升。供养佛像、设立佛堂已成为许多佛弟子和传统文化爱好者净化心灵、培植福慧的重要方式。然而,如何如理如法地供养佛像、布置佛堂,却是许多初学者的困惑。本文将从专业角度,为佛教用品采购者及修行人提供全面指导。

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Vegetarianism and Health: The Advantages of A Plant-based Diet

For Buddhists, vegetarianism is not only an expression of compassion but also closely linked to health. However, many people still question the nutritional value of a vegetarian diet, particularly regarding protein intake. This article examines the health benefits of plant-based eating from a scientific perspective, helping people develop accurate knowledge.

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佛教视角下的风水文化溯源:环境、心性与和谐之道

在东方传统文化中,风水(Feng Shui)通常被视为一种环境布局的智慧,旨在调整自然能量(“气”)的流动,以促进健康、财富与和谐。然而,佛教作为以“心性”为核心的宗教,如何看待风水?佛教与风水是否存在深层联系?

事实上,佛教虽不执着于外相,但汉传佛教在与中国本土文化融合的过程中,吸收了部分风水智慧,并赋予其更深的哲学内涵——环境是心的外显,调境即是调心。

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Global Import Certification Standards for Religious Incense

Religious incense, used in various spiritual and ceremonial practices worldwide, must comply with different countries’ import regulations. These standards typically cover product safety, environmental requirements, and religious compliance. Below is an overview of certification requirements for key markets.

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The Definitive Guide to Select Premium Incense Burners

Introduction: In the global Buddhist supplies trade, incense burners serve as core religious artifacts with annual transactions exceeding US$1.5 billion. For professional practitioners, assessing burner quality impacts both product competitiveness and end-user spiritual experience. This guide systematically builds comprehensive procurement knowledge across three dimensions: material properties, craftsmanship grades, and religious compliance standards.

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