Chi Tran

Contributor

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.

Can Buddhists make love?

Can Buddhists make love?

In Buddhism, sexual behavior is generally seen as a personal matter, and it is up to the individual to decide what is appropriate for them based on their values and beliefs. However, certain principles are considered important in the Buddhist approach to sexual behavior. First, Buddhists generally believe that all actions have consequences and that […]

The Mirror That Showed Her Soul

The Mirror That Showed Her Soul

The mirror had always hung there—above the old oak dresser, between the two arched windows of her grandmother’s room. Emily remembered it from childhood visits: tall, with an ornate frame of curling gold vines and chipped corners. It was nothing special to anyone else. But to her, it had always seemed to watch. After Grandma […]