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.

Do Buddhists cry at funerals?

Do Buddhists cry at funerals?

In Buddhism, it is natural to feel grief and sadness at losing a loved one, and it is common for Buddhists to cry at funerals. Buddhism teaches that suffering and death are inevitable parts of life and that it is important to recognize and accept these realities rather than try to deny them or avoid […]

Christian Holidays

Christian Holidays

Christian Holidays trace a sacred rhythm of remembrance, worship, joy, and hope through the saving story of Jesus Christ.

What is the Sangha in Buddhism?

What is the Sangha in Buddhism?

The Sangha is a community of Buddhist practitioners, including monks and nuns, who have taken vows to live by the teachings of the Buddha and to support one another in their spiritual development. The Sangha is an important part of the Buddhist tradition, as it provides a supportive environment for practitioners to study and practice […]

The Dharma

The Dharma

"Dharma" in Buddhism refers to the teachings and doctrines of the Buddha, which provide a path to enlightenment and liberation from suffering.

How to Meditate by Pema Chödrön

How to Meditate by Pema Chödrön

If you’ve ever tried to meditate and felt like you were “doing it wrong,” you’re not alone. Many spiritual seekers—new and seasoned—struggle with the idea that meditation is about clearing the mind, achieving peace, or sitting in some perfect lotus posture. But what if none of that is actually required? In How to Meditate: A […]

The Woman Who Wrote Psalms on Napkins

The Woman Who Wrote Psalms on Napkins

She always sat at the corner booth of Miller’s Diner, just beneath the humming neon sign that blinked “Open 24 Hours,” as if the night ever truly ended for her. Most people didn’t notice her, not really. To the waitresses, she was just the woman with the paper napkins and black ink pen, the one […]