God Is Impossible: A Final Proof

Scientists: Without God the existence of the universe is impossible

The Greatest Mystery in the Universe

World Religions: Buddhism

Introduction

The Buddha was not a God, but a historical person, an enlightened teacher. Over 2,500 years ago He explained the origin of the universe, without the help of a supernatural force, an explanation which corresponds very closely to today's scientific theory (The Big Bang). He believed that the God-idea has its origin in fear, when he said: “Gripped by fear men go to sacred mountains, sacred groves, sacred trees and shrines”. Even today people tend to become more religious during crises.

“Put an end to evil, fulfill all good, and purify the mind” is Lord Buddha's advice, and it is still so universal and timeless, that anyone can benefit from it, whether you are Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Taoist, or Buddhist. It is worth to note that through times Buddhism has never had a religious war. Two thousand five hundred and fifty years ago, the historical Buddha enjoyed unique circumstances for passing on his teachings. Born into a highly developed culture, he was surrounded by exceedingly gifted people. After reaching enlightenment, he shared his methods for discovering the mind for a full forty-five years. It is for this reason that his teachings, called the Dharma, are so vast. The Kanjur, Buddha´s own words, consists of 108 volumes containing 84,000 helpful teachings. Later commentaries on these, the Tenjur, amount to another 254 equally thick books. This makes Buddha´s final evaluation of his life understandable: "I can die happily. I did not hold one single teaching in a closed hand. Everything that may benefit you I have already given." His very last statement sets Buddhism apart from what is otherwise called religion: "Now, don´t believe my words because a Buddha told you, but examine them well. Be a light onto yourselves." The Buddha, based on his own experience, realized that each one of us has the capacity to purify the mind, develop infinite love and compassion and perfect understanding, and through meditation find solutions to all our problems. Buddhism does not force preset ideas on you, and furthermore all other religions are tolerated. By showing respect for another person's religion, a Buddhist demonstrates the confidence he has in the strength of his own religion. As a Buddhist you are not dominated by an all-knowing, almighty, judging power. And you are definitely not expected to blindly believe in the things you read or study about Buddhism. Lord Buddha often asked people to go out themselves and find out if what he taught was correct. For a Buddhist there is no god he can ask for forgiveness and thereafter carry on with his life as usual. He must learn to stand on his own two feet, and will pay for his mistake in either this life or the next. That fact might make it easier for you to understand, why seemingly innocent people are hit by tragedies in their lives apparently without reason. Mihintale Buddha, Sri Lanka (Photograph courtesy of www.sacredsites.com and Martin Gray) The ultimate goal of a Buddhist is to reach Nibbana (Sanskrit: Nirvana), meaning literally “extinction”, freedom from desire and thus suffering. Effectively it is an end not only to suffering and action, but also to the cycle of rebirths. This permanent, causeless, effectless, and non-compound state can be reached through mental and moral self-purification, while a person is still alive, thus making his physical death the last one. To reach Nibbana one has to fully comprehend and absorb the so-called “Four Noble Truths”.

Bermuda Triangle Mystery Solved

Computer studies of ocean floors around the world, particularly the area known as The Bermuda Triangle, reveal evidence of massive methane explosions in the past. For years, believers in the paranormal, aliens, and other outlandish theories pointed to the the disappearance of ships and aircraft as an indicator of mysterious forces at work in the "Devil's triangle." Scientists have finally pointed the rest of us to a more plausible cause.

The presence of methane hydrates indicates enormous eruptions of methane bubbles that would swamp a ship, and projected high into the air- take out flying airplanes, as well.

Any ships caught within the methane mega-bubble immediately lose all buoyancy and sink to the bottom of the ocean. If the bubbles are big enough and possess a high enough density they can also knock aircraft out of the sky with little or no warning. Aircraft falling victim to these methane bubbles will lose their engines-perhaps igniting the methane surrounding them-and immediately lose their lift as well, ending their flights by diving into the ocean and swiftly plummeting.

Mystery of the Bermuda Triangle

Science fiction or science fact? What are some of the possible causes of the mysterious disappearances in this area of the Atlantic Ocean?

Devil's Backbone

Death of Brandon Lee

This segment is from the episode of Unsolved Mysteries where they explain the circumstances of how Brandon Lee died.

Lost City of Atlantis

The story of the lost City of Atlantis starts in 355 B.C. with the Greeks

The idea that an ancient city or continent became lost to the sea forever is an intriguing concept for us all. There have been many tales of legendary lands coming and going throughout history. The most famous one of all, of course, is Atlantis.

Some say it’s a Lost city while others say it’s an entire continent.  Some don’t believe that Atlantis even existed at all. Whatever Atlantis was or might have been, we may never know.  There have been theories put forth by many people over the centuries, and many still speculate to this day.

It was Plato who gave the first written account of Atlantis.  He first mentioned the lost land in his dialogues Timaeus and Critias, which were written in 360 BC.  If there are any earlier accounts of Atlantis, they have never been discovered.  All we have are Plato’s dialogues, in which he mentions that Atlantis was destroyed some 9,000 years before.  He claims that Atlantis was antagonistic toward Athens, which resulted in the Atlanteans being punished by the gods.

“...Now in this island of Atlantis there existed a confederation of kings, of great and marvelous power, which held sway over all the island, and over many other islands also and parts of the continent.”

While many scholars believe that Plato only intended for this story to be an allegory of some sorts, there have been others over the years who truly believe that a civilization like Atlantis could have once existed.  A utopian society, wherein the inhabitants were highly civilized and had advanced technology.  A civilization filled with highly intelligent, but arrogant people.  According to many legends, the Atlanteans were destroyed because they became too “proud” and vain.

If such an advanced civilization existed 11,000 years ago, where is it now? lost at the bottom of the sea forever?  Hiding secrets that will never be found? Different theories have developed over the centuries as to the location of Atlantis’ remains. The Mediterranean Sea is the most popular location theory, while others believe Atlantis is at the bottom of the Atlantic ocean somewhere in between Europe and the Americas.

Perhaps the most fascinating theory is that Atlantis lies at the bottom of the Bermuda Triangle.  Some believe that the mysterious disappearances of planes and ships in the Bermuda Triangle are somehow connected to the Lost City of Atlantis.  Since the Atlanteans supposedly had advanced technology, could some of that technology still be activated to this day?  Some believe so.

Before we can find the answers to those questions though, we need to first figure out whether or not Atlantis ever existed at all.  And if so, what was it exactly?  A city?  An island?  An entire continent?  We can only hope that there really is a Lost City of Atlantis at the bottom of the sea, waiting for the day when its secrets will be discovered.