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When the Prince Left the Palace … Buddhism Began

May 7, 2024May 1, 2024 thewaitingworld

(From Pray4SouthAsia.com). Buddhism started with Gautama Buddha about 2500 years ago.  That’s when Siddhartha Gautama, a prince, left his sheltered life after seeing 4 sights.  They were:  a sick man, an old man, a corpse, and an ascetic. (Note: An… Read moreWhen the Prince Left the Palace … Buddhism Began

Buddhism  Pray

A Young Buddhist Turns To Christ

May 7, 2023May 7, 2023 thewaitingworld

(From Pray4SouthAsia)-Choden’s* home is in the Himalayan ranges. His fully-Buddhist village has snow throughout the year. When he was a young boy, his parents agreed to have him sent to a children’s home in the big city. There he was… Read moreA Young Buddhist Turns To Christ

Buddhism  evangelism

Buddha’s “4 Noble Truths” And The Path To “Enlightenment”

May 4, 2023May 4, 2023 thewaitingworld

Today’s lesson is from Pray4SouthAsia.com. The Buddha taught 4 Noble Truths:  First, human beings are in a constant state of suffering. Second, suffering is a result of desire or craving, including the desire for a good thing. Third, suffering can… Read moreBuddha’s “4 Noble Truths” And The Path To “Enlightenment”

Buddhism  Pray

Is Karma Our Fate? Can We Earn Merit? Buddhism says, “Yes!”

May 2, 2023May 2, 2023 thewaitingworld

This is part two of our week-long series on Buddhism, and, quite honestly, we will have to come back and write more at a later date!  There is SO MUCH to know if you are going to effectively reach the… Read moreIs Karma Our Fate? Can We Earn Merit? Buddhism says, “Yes!”

Buddhism  Pray

If You Have A Heart To Pray For Buddhists, Have We Found The App For You!

April 30, 2023April 30, 2023 thewaitingworld

We, here at The Waiting World, have hearts to pray for the lost globally, especially Muslims, Hindus, and Buddhists.  But quite honestly, it’s been easier to find blog information for stories  on Muslims and Hindus than on Buddhists.  That is… Read moreIf You Have A Heart To Pray For Buddhists, Have We Found The App For You!

Buddhism  Pray

The Making of A “Goddess”

May 16, 2022May 16, 2022 thewaitingworld

(From the Buddhist World Prayer Guide) – The Newar people are the original inhabitants of the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal.  According to the national census, 87% of the Newar people identify as Hindu, and 11% are Buddhist.  In practice, however,… Read moreThe Making of A “Goddess”

Buddhism, Nepal  Rituals

When The One Baptizing Is A Young Girl

March 18, 2022 thewaitingworld

( From YWAM Frontier Missions) Sashi* is a bright 16-year-old Nepali girl. She became a follower of Jesus early in her life. Not long ago that she began telling everyone about this Man Jesus whom she loved so much. She… Read moreWhen The One Baptizing Is A Young Girl

Buddhism, Nepal  Baptism, Buddhist, Nepal

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