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Diana St Ruth

Buddhism – ceremonies and statues

How rituals cannot be seen route to a holy pay-off in the future

By Diana St Ruth

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A Living Practice

Buddhism - a way of life not a belief. Buddha - an inspiration not an idol.

By Diana St Ruth

The origins of Buddhism

How Siddhartha Gautama found enlightenment under a tree finding total freedom, liberating his mind f

By Diana St Ruth

My Journey of Discovery

How death sparked the beginning of a spiritual journey that led to Buddhism and a deep inquiry int

By Diana St Ruth

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