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.

First You Sit by Nancy Baker

First You Sit by Nancy Baker

First You Sit by Nancy Baker offers a simple, practical guide to beginning meditation, easing doubts and encouraging steady, mindful practice.

The major branches of Islam

The major branches of Islam

There are two major branches of Islam: Sunni and Shia. These branches developed out of a dispute over who should succeed the Prophet Muhammad as leader of the Muslim community after his death in 632 CE. Sunni Muslims follow the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad and believe that the first four caliphs, or leaders, of […]

What is purpose of Islam?

What is purpose of Islam?

Islam is a religion that is based on the belief in one God, Allah, and the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad.

How Do I Balance Grace and Truth in Relationships?

How Do I Balance Grace and Truth in Relationships?

You want to be kind. But you also don’t want to be fake. You want to be honest. But you’re afraid of hurting someone. You want to show grace. But you don’t want to excuse sin or enable bad behavior. These tensions show up everywhere — in parenting, marriage, friendships, church life, and even online […]