Nirvana day, or Parinirvana Day, is a holiday celebrated by Mahayana Buddhists. It is a celebration marking the day that the Buddha is said to have achieved complete Nirvana and left the physical world for the last time. The death of the Buddha is celebrated because it is believed that his enlightenment freed him from […]
Keep Your Community Strong This Holiday Season – Buy Local
Regardless of what religion or faith you practice the holiday season brings forth the tradition of spreading cheer and goodwill to all. Buying from local businesses will do this and much more. Most people know that buying from a locally owned independent business keeps their hard earned dollars in the community where they live. […]
Paganism – Then and Now
Paganism in the twenty-first century is growing by leaps and bounds. For many it is not only a spiritual choice, it is a lifestyle. Modern Paganism, which is also known as Neopaganism honors the earth and respects all life. It worships and celebrates the Divine, which manifests itself in all aspects of nature. […]
Pentacles-The Star of Life
The pentacle and pentagram can be traced back to ancient Mesopotamia in 3500 BC. The symbol was found on fragments of pottery and within some of the cultures earliest written text. During this time the pentagram was also used as symbol to signify the regions royal power which extended […]
Native American Influences Over Modern Metaphysical Practices
Many of today’s New Age healing practices, rituals and ceremonies are rooted in Native American traditions. The meld began in the 1960’s at the dawn of the New Age movement. Both philosophies focus on man and his relationship with the earth and all of its creatures, and that everything is alive: plants, rocks, the heavens, […]