New Era

  Buddhism is one of the oldest religions in the world which was started by Buddha almost 2500 years ago. There are three branches of Buddhism which are Mahayana, Theravada, and Vajrayana. Though some people follow Buddhism as a religion and some as a way of life, the ultimate goal is to lead a virtuous life by self-discipline by following the teachings of Buddha.  In Buddhism, it is believed that everything has a changing nature which is essential for growth. As per Buddhism, the world is constantly being created millions of times every second and it will always continue to do so. Buddhism is accepting of modern science and technology. It is said that Buddha was born in Lumbini, Nepal around 2500 years ago (which is declared a UNESCO World Heritage site). At the age of 29, he renounced the world and become a recluse. He went out on a quest to find liberation from suffering.   He studied under different teachers and finally at the of 35 years he meditated under a Bo...

Soil is one of the most important parts of our ecosystem. If there wouldn't be any soil, there wouldn't be many life forms on Earth.  Soil, plants, animals, and other organisms are all interconnected for each other's health. Healthy soil is only possible if there is a healthy ecosystem.  Healthy soil is composed of weathered rock, organic matter, water, air, and organisms.  Organic material though makes only a 5 to 10 percent fraction of soil but is an important part of healthy soil. Organic matter is decomposed remains of plants, trees, and organisms in the soil.   Organic matter binds the soil into porous particles, which helps in the movement of water and air in the soil. It helps in absorbing and storing water and nutrients in the soil. It is the food source for various microorganisms in the soil. It also  In the process of organic matter decomposition, the soil microorganisms break down the organic matter into humus and various nutrients. The humus hel...