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World Kindness Day
Celebrate World Kindness Day on Tuesday November 13, 2012 with an act of kindness! World Kindness Day encourages people from around the world to be kind to family, friends, neighbors, coworkers and others. You will quickly notice a rippling…
Jizo Buddha
In Japan, Jizo is the protector of the weak and vulnerable with emphasis on women in childbirth, children and travelers. Jizo is also known to help those who are working with a karmic problem or physical affliction. Jizo's aids you…
Green Tara
This exquisite tapestry features the image of the beloved Tibetan Goddess- Green Tara. Beautiful hues of blues have been used to create a two-toned border of swirling vines and leaves. Each beautiful tapestry is meticulously hand crafted from…
Celebrate Ganesha Chaturthi
The birth of Lord Ganesha is celebrated by Hindus worldwide in an 11 day festival know as Ganesha Chaturthi. The festival takes place during the Hindu month of Bhadra. In 2012 the celebration will begin on
September 19 and end on ‘Ananta…
Celebrate Krishna Day
Hindus around the world will be celebrating Krishna Day also known as Janmashtami this year on August 10, 2012. This date marks the birth of Lord Krishna the much loved Hindu deity. He is believed to be the eighth and most powerful incarnation…
Obon
Obon is a joyous three day festival held in Japan during mid-July to honor ones deceased relatives. It is believed during this sacred time that the spirits of the ancestors return to the earth to visit their families. The festival is based…
Celebrating Buddha
Each year on the full moon in May, festivals and celebrations marking the birth of Buddha take place worldwide. Many that are celebrating Buddha also consider this date to be one and the same with the date Buddha achieved enlightenment and the…