The Way to Happiness
Ven. Priya Rakkhit
22 November 2010
After the attainment of the enlightenment the Buddha delivered the first sermon namely the discourse called the Setting in Motion the Wheel of Truth –
Buddha on the Thames: Buddhist Studies in Europe and the UK
Ittoku
4 October 2010
Buddhism is still very much a minority religion in London. Interest in Buddhism began with Wesleyan missionaries and preachers of other denominations, who sought to
The Buddha’s 7 “Back to Basics”
Raymond Lam
13 September 2010
I recently finished reading three publications: Buddhist Teaching in India by Johannes Bronkhorst (2009, Wisdom Publications), What the Buddha Thought by Richard Gombrich (2009, Equinox), and Why Buddhism by Ven. Dr.
Losing Yourself in a Relationship
Alastair Gornall
1 September 2010
“Don’t lose yourself in this relationship” – It is a maxim that is so often used in our society, one that we may have been
The Cult of the Mac: How Buddhist Spirituality must bring Rationality and Reason to Religion
Raymond Lam
1 September 2010
Recent research has shown that zealous Apple fanatics have brain experiences that mirror those of religious people. In other words, Steve Jobs hosting a new
In Memory of and a Tribute to Robert Aitken Roshi (1917 – 2010)
Raymond Lam
9 August 2010
“Facing my imminent death, I vow with all beings to go with the natural process at peace with whatever comes. When someone close to me
Keeping Hope Alive: “I’ll always be with you, like Flowing Water”
Raymond Lam
5 August 2010
A disciple once asked the late Most Venerable Sheng Yi, “Will you be reborn in the Tusita Heaven* when you enter Ultimate Nirvana someday, like Master
A Holy One for All: A Tribute to the Most Venerable Sheng Yi
Raymond Lam
3 August 2010
Today on the 3rd of August, the Most Venerable Sheng Yi (?t?@?ѩM?|) passed away peacefully at 2:46am, aged 88 (according to the Western calendar. Tradition adds
The Joy of Community
Raymond Lam
13 July 2010
It is difficult if not impossible to practice the way of understanding and love without a sangha, a community of friends who practice the same
Freedom in the Simple Joy of Nature
Raymond Lam
9 July 2010
When we encounter the beauty of nature, we cannot help but be shameful of the wounds our Earth has suffered at humanity’s hands. It is
When Arguments Happen: Answering, Defending, and Debating Compassionately
Mariusz Popieluch
28 May 2010
“Politeness… is a demanding discipline; to convince others without recourse to the tricks of the demagogue or bully requires a high level of intelligence, especially when
What Exactly Did the Buddha Say ?
Dr. Robert Law
18 April 2010
Introduction The short answer to this question is very simple: we do not really know. That, however, is not really an acceptable answer to most