An Introduction To Vedanta
Richard J Oldale
Apr
24
An Introduction To Vedanta In a nutshell, Vedanta is a philosophy of life that teaches mankind how to liberate the mind from the trappings of delusion. The word comes from ancient Sanskrit and means “the goal of knowledge.” Vedanta forms
Buddha, The Elephant, And The Monkey
Richard J Oldale
Apr
17
Buddha, The Elephant, And The Monkey When you visit a Buddhist temple in Asia, you will probably see a statue of an elephant and a monkey kneeling before a Buddha. The story is a charming analogy of how the mind
The Birth of Buddha: Historical or Symbolic?
Richard J Oldale
Apr
10
The Birth of Buddha: Historical or Symbolic? Organised religions have a backstory which involves a historical founder. Yet curiously there is always a lack of evidence to support these people actually existed. Furthermore, some of the stories surrounding the
Power, Patience, Prosperity: The Symbolic Meaning Of Elephants
Richard J Oldale
Apr
03
For the past week, I have been in Chiang Mai, Thailand and keep seeing elephants. Not the enigmatic grey mammals, but images of elephants; symbols. This is the work of my subconscious drawing elephants to my attention; in temples, on
5 Daily Activities That Can Alleviate Your Stress and Depression
Richard J Oldale
Mar
27
This article is a guest post submitted by Sania. She enjoys shopping, trying out skincare remedies and blogging about anything that is related to beauty and self-care. Her love for pets, tea and travelling are eternal. She ritually posts at The
How Meditation Can Boost Our Mental Health and Wellbeing
Richard J Oldale
Mar
01
How Meditation Can Boost Our Mental Health and Wellbeing This post was submitted by Sally Phillips Eastern practices such as yoga and meditation are fast becoming part of treatment programs for a plethora of conditions – everything from cancer recovery
What Are The Lokas In Hindu Mythology
Richard J Oldale
Feb
22
What Are The Lokas In Hindu Mythology Hindu mythology teaches us about the creation of the universe, human nature and the essence of consciousness. One of the best symbolic tools that help explain the true nature of mankind are the
Temples Talk: The Symbolic Meaning of Thai Chedis
Richard J Oldale
Feb
15
Temples Talk: The Symbolic Meaning of Thai Chedis Stupas are universal throughout Asia. They are said to represent the burial mound the historical Buddha, Prince Siddhartha Gautama, ordered his disciples to erect when he died. Chedis have a variety of
Symbolic Meaning of the Four Cardinal Directions
Richard J Oldale
Feb
08
Symbolic Meaning of the Four Cardinal Directions The wise sages that crafted esoteric symbolism used nature to explain the secrets of life to initiates. Thus the wisdom behind the veil of ancient symbolism reveals the true nature of man. It
The Health Benefits of Yoga and Meditation
Richard J Oldale
Jan
31
The Health Benefits of Yoga and Meditation Yoga is an ancient practice that has been a daily activity in parts of Asia for more than 5000 years. Records show yoga was developed by the Indus-Saravati culture of northern India and
How Mental Health Affects Your Finances and Vice Versa
Richard J Oldale
Jan
23
The following article is a guest post contributed by Sally Writes. If you have any content about stress management or mental health issues, please feel free to contact me. How Mental Health Affects Your Finances and Vice Versa Debt is
The Importance of Healing Emotional Scars
Richard J Oldale
Jan
18
The Importance of Healing Emotional Scars Emotional wounds we suffer as children have a direct impact on our psychology as adults. As a matter of fact, they affect our mental and physical health and ultimately our quality of life. No
