Picture It: The Festival of Enlightenment


Updated 05/28/10 1:38 PM · Posted by TresSugar · 1 comment

Pictures of Vesak Preparations

Lanterns hang outside a Sri Lankan shop to sell for Vesak, the Buddhist festival that celebrates Buddha attaining enlightenment in his lifetime. Though Buddha's birthday is May 21, the festival begins each year on the full moon, which this year falls on Thursday, May 27. Read more

Britney as Buddha?


Updated 02/26/07 7:00 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Britney as Buddha?

People sure are reaching deep to explain the mysteries of Britney's Breakdown. Stupid Videos had Gandhi rise from the dead to talk to Brit, and now we are to understand that Brit isn't losing it--she's actually reaching the upper echelons of Buddhist enlightenment. Wanna Ask the Britney Buddha a question? I think I can hear Britney saying, "C'mon, now y'all! That's just dumb, y'all!" Read more

Cool Capture: Soothing Buddha


Updated 08/11/11 1:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Buddha Statue

This image was submitted to our Cool Capture group by GeekSugar Community member geekygal443: I took this photo this past Winter. If you were wondering, yes, that is my backyard. Have you been testing out your photography skills and have a snapshot you want to share? Submit your pics to our Cool Capture group, and your image may be featured on GeekSugar! Find out how to get started after the Read more

Alessandra and Anja Have a Picture Perfect Playdate With Bunnies!


Updated 10/27/11 11:00 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Alessandra Ambrosio at a Pumpkin Patch With Anja Pictures

Alessandra Ambrosio and her daughter Anja Mazur had an exciting mother-daughter outing in Santa Monica yesterday. The supermodel took her 3-year-old to Shawn's Pumpkin Patch for a seasonal playdate that included spending time with bunnies and goats inside the petting zoo. Anja is a pro with tiny, adorable creatures like Alessandra's white Maltese, Buddha, so she made a beeline for the bunnies and Read more

From the Community: Yoga Equals Instant Stress Relief


Updated 10/11/11 6:23 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Why Yoga Is Good For Stress Relief

FitSugar reader YogaGirlAli loves doing yoga for stress relief — find out why! She shared this post in the Tone It Up community group. Be healthy. Feel beautiful. Have a steady mind. Wouldn't it be nice feel that way all the time? The reality is that we are often too tired or too busy to take the steps to get anywhere near there. Yoga and meditation can help you get there and lead a longer, Read more

Cool Capture: The Old Homestead


Updated 09/14/11 1:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Wat Pho, Bangkok, Thailand

This image was submitted to our Cool Capture group by GeekSugar Community member iamkaci: This photo was taken on a not-so-recent trip to Wat Pho in Bangkok, Thailand. The temple is home to The Reclining Buddha, which is a sight to behold but this particular shot of chedis that surrounded the grounds sums up the beauty around me on that day under the clearest of skies. Taken using my trusty Nikon Read more

Saturday Comic-Con Must Sees


Updated 07/21/11 8:15 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Comic-Con Saturday Schedule

Two days completed at Comic-Con; ready for more? Saturday's schedule promises great Hall H content, as well as the opportunity to explore the spiritual side of superheroes, gain a backstage look at favorite TV shows, and a gamer sneak peek. We've listed what to prioritize for the day and would love to hear your plans as well! From Buddha to Batman: Deepak Chopra and Grant Morrison Discuss The Read more