The walls have been covered in yellow silk, hiding the shrine. Six large, round tables stand where the monks usually sit to do pujas. The
With slow, clumsy movements, Chandrika reaches for the pencil held in front of her. She misses, and narrows her gaze. After three attempts she manages
The word “inequality” is one of the most provocative catchphrases of our post-2008 Financial Crisis world. While living standards have been rising globally, wealth distribution
Born in Hong Kong and based in Chilliwack, British Columbia, since 1994, Venerable Yin Kit Sik (also known as Sister Jessie) ordained as a Buddhist
In their final days of life, some people are sad, some are angry, some are peaceful, some are fearful, some are gracious, some are sour,
Nimal takes a deep breath to calm the swirling emotions welling inside of him as he walks up the dirt road that leads to the
“We thought it would be just a small tea party,” says Venerable Karma Lekshe Tsomo. Reflecting back on the first Sakyadhita conference in Bodh Gaya,
The art of leadership has lately become one of the most widely debated issues across all sectors of society. Despite often political overtones, the question
The highest-ranking Buddhist leader of Mongolia, who turns 60 this year, is worried. He is particularly worried about the growing materialism and intensifying activities of
In the center of the room, a group of artists are hunched over their work stations, each focused on his or her individual task. With
Working to increase faith awareness among FRS personnel and volunteers and to nurture mutual respect among all faiths
“I’m a one-man army,” laughed the Malaysian gentleman sitting in front of me before the seminar session began. Dato’ Dr. G. K. Ananda Kumaraseri and
