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Religion & Spirituality > Buddhism The Buddhist concept of friendship: 1 of 7
'Spiritual friendship is the whole of the Spiritual life'. (Buddha).Buddhist concept of friendship, can perhaps be seen most clearly in 'Metta' and 'Karuna'. 'Metta' or 'loving kindness' are of the highest value to all Buddists. They try to extend their 'loving-kindness' to all living beings, with no exceptions. 'Karuna' or ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Buddhism The major schools of Buddhism: 1 of 6
There are three major schools of Buddhism. First of all, the school of 'Theravada' (also known as'Hinayana') which is dominant in Southeast Asia and began in the first century BC. The second school of 'Mahayana' began over 2000 years ago. The third school of 'Vajrayana' was founded in the seventh century. Both 'Mahayana' and ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Engagements & Proposals Best questions to ask the bride before marriage: 9 of 52
Marriage is a bond between two people cementing their love, friendship and partnership. In order to know which questions you should ask before marrying your future wife you should first ask yourself what type of life you want to lead, do you want children, will you be faithful, what are your financial expectations from the ma... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life Great gift ideas for your husband: 4 of 23
You can spend forever thinking of special gift ideas for your husband. This is the essence of the romance of your relationship. Men do not appreciate chocolates or soft toys, as women do. They like the useful and practical things in life. So here are some suggestions that you may not have thought of, which should make their d... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) Pool and billiards tips: How to have the correct stance: 2 of 10
The first and most important thing to learn in order to play a really good game of pool or bridge is to have the correct stance. This means that your feet and body will be in the right position, so that the cue can glide through and shoot the ball. To do this you will need the following: Good balance. Correct positioning of ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Search (Other) Job search: Tips for negotiating benefits: 2 of 9
Negotiation of money or benefits are sensitive subjects and should be handled with care. This is not a conflict of wills. Successful negotiation is about working together to achieve the same aim. The negotiation process should leave the employer and employee (if this is the case) as if they have both gained something from the... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Search (Other) Job search: The power of networking: 6 of 20
In my opinion, Networking is the most powerful and beneficial use of job hunting. I advised my nephew to join the various golf clubs years ago. Now that he is 16 he has many contacts and also job offers. He has earned respect due to his dedication and ability of golf and has a social network which is very beneficial to him. N... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) Beginner's guide to rules and strategy for 8-ball: 2 of 6
8-Ball pool is a game of mental and physical agility, requiring both patience and concentration. It is played indoors using a table, balls, rack and cue stick. Generally, it can be played with two or more people. However, the preferred game involves two teams, each having two or four players. The most important thing to remem... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) Pool and billiards tips: How to maintain the table: 2 of 6
Caring for your billiard or pool table, will ensure it has the finest performance and appearance for your lifetime. This basically involves, taking care of the cloth, the leather and the wood. TO CARE FOR YOUR CLOTH.Use a table brush to brush the cloth in the direction of the 'nap'. This is a slightly raised area on the table... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Buddhism The life of the Buddha: The four sights: 1 of 3
The accounts of the Buddha's life were written many years after his Siddhartha Guatama's death by idealised followers rather than objective historians. Therefore, it is difficult to separate fact from the fiction, myths and legends which surround his life. The FOUR SIGHTS is celebrated by Buddhists as the start of Buddhism an... More..