Chi Tran

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Chi Tran

Editorial contributor at Spiritual Culture

Chi Tran writes for Spiritual Culture, focusing on spiritual culture, sacred traditions, ritual life, folklore, symbols, festivals, sacred places, and living heritage around the world.

Editorial Note: Content is prepared with respect for spiritual diversity, cultural context, documented sources, oral tradition, and living community practice.

Articles by Chi Tran

2,376 published articles.

Hindu calendar 2023

Hindu calendar 2023

The Hindu calendar 2023 is the Hindu calendar system used in India for religious and cultural purposes in 2023.

The Pastor’s Secret Battle

The Pastor’s Secret Battle

The congregation saw a man of faith—confident, kind, always ready with a word of prayer. On Sundays, he stood behind the pulpit like an oak tree, unwavering, voice ringing with Scripture and assurance. People came to him for counsel. They brought him casseroles and prayer requests. They asked him to bless their babies and bury […]

What can’t Buddhists eat?

What can’t Buddhists eat?

Buddhists do not have any specific dietary restrictions, but some Buddhists may choose to follow a vegetarian diet for ethical or spiritual reasons. Traditional Buddhist teachings believe that all beings, including animals, should be treated with kindness and respect. As a result, some Buddhists abstain from consuming meat and other animal products to avoid causing […]