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	Lisa Erickson BellaOnline's Buddhism Editor

Buddhist Mandalas
Buddhist mandalas employ sacred geometry to create representations of the universe used for meditation and mindfulness training.

Buddhist Scripture - An Overview
Buddhism has thousands of sacred and teaching texts, including sutras, tantras, koan collections and more. Here´s an overview of the major ones, including what is sometimes referred to as the ´Buddhist Dead Sea Scrolls´.

Buddhist Symbols
In each of the various cultures in which Buddhism has flourished, a rich set of symbols have developed to represent the Buddha and Buddhist teachings. View and discover the meanings of several in this article, including the Lotus Flower, Buddha's Eyes, the Endless Knot, and more.

Coloring Sheets for Kids and Adults
Whether you are a teacher or parent, coloring pages are a great tool for teaching children about Buddhism. And for adults, coloring Buddhist-inspired geometric patterns called mandalas is an excellent form of meditation and stress management.

Resources on Buddhist Art and Architecture Page [offsite link]
Main page for the Art and Architecture page of Buddhanet´s website. Buddhanet is devoted to compiling articles and teachings from all the world´s Buddhist branches.

Zen Haiku
Haiku is one of the most revered forms of Japanese poetry, and the most famous haiku poets were Zen trained. This article provides examples of Zen haiku covering the Buddhist themes of impermanence, stillness, and sudden awakening.

Zen Koans
'What is the sound of one hand clapping?' Zen koans such as this one are a puzzle or seemingly paradoxical statement designed to help us breakthrough our usual ways of perceiving the world. Learn more about koans, including many more examples, in this article.

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