Peaches in Izmir
KK Li
15 October 2012
Original Chinese text: KK LiTranslation and English editing: Raymond Lam I have joined the Intercultural Dialogue Trip to Turkey organized by the Centre of Buddhist
Want to be happy? Watch “Happy”!
Nina Müller
3 October 2012
“If you were the new leader of Hong Kong, what economic policies would you set up?” Generally, my students stare at me with blank faces
The Trendy Buddha: Skillful music for propagating Buddhism
Raymond Lam
22 June 2012
As a religion that can claim to be truly ancient, Buddhism has displayed a remarkable adaptability to different cultures and epochs. Skilful means (upaya) denotes
Batman: The Dark Knight – A Buddhist Perspective
Polly Lam
28 May 2012
“Batman – The Dark Knight” film has the deepest meaning among the Batman movie series. It inherits the consistent theme throughout – that all the villains
Buddhist Art Forum 2012: The Headache of Conserving Buddhist Art
Raymond Lam
7 May 2012
The goal of conserving material heritage seems simple enough. We want to prolong the life and condition of the archaeological sites, temples, and museum pieces
Introducing Stupas into Australia
Venerable Vello Väärtnōu
7 May 2012
Vello Väärtnōu is a dedicated man keen to share the Dharma knowledge in order to help others discover the depth and benefits of the Buddhist
Protecting Buddhist Culture: The Buddhist Art Forum 2012
Raymond Lam
7 May 2012
This month, the Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation not only hosted the International Buddhist Film Festival in the British capital but also donated £2.5 million to
Stupas – A Reflection on What They Symbolize
Buddhistdoor Global
7 May 2012
St?pas began in ancient times as dome-shaped mounds of earth or brick constructed to mark the passing of a great monarch. St?pas found in the
On Sacred Tides: Maritime Buddhism and moving from the Silk Road to a “Great Circle”
Ittoku
1 May 2012
Imagine you’re about to sail the azure sea and reap its more positive maritime possibilities: trade, prosperity, or perhaps cultural exchange. But have you thought
Peace Sounds – A Joyful Collaboration
Joe Holtaway
1 May 2012
‘Peace Sounds’ is a music album celebrating Peace in and around us, lovingly produced by “Wake Up London and Friends”. The seeds of Peace Sounds were planted last
What We’ve Gained and What We’ve Lost – Nothing and Everything: The Influence of Buddhism on the American Avant-Garde (1942 – 1962)
Raymond Lam
2 April 2012
* “What used to be done by Religion has to be done alone by Art.” – Saburo Hasegawa, in a letter to Isamu Noguchi. January
A Film Adventure: “Daughters of Dolma”
Buddhistdoor Global
1 April 2012
Increasingly, we find Buddhist Film Festivals popping up in cities around the world for audiences of all ages and backgrounds – there are films with