A Sharing of Values: Vesak Reflections in Thailand
John Cannon
30 June 2014
As I climbed up the stairs leading towards the summit of Temple of the Golden Mount at Wat Saket on that hot sunny May morning
Is the Land of Bliss a Realm of Rewards or a Realm of Transformation?
Alan Kwan
26 June 2014
The title of my article was posed as a question in the Commentary of the Contemplation Sutra, written by Master Shandao, the de facto founder of
Namo Buddha Mountain: Walking in the Bodhisattva’s Path in Nepal
BD Dipananda
23 June 2014
Nepal is one of the most sought after destinations whether for pilgrimage or tourism. In February 2012, when I was studying at the University of
The Best Summer Dhamma Diet
Luisa (Lulu) Cook
12 June 2014
As summer begins, many of us are planning for pleasant events such as BBQs, beach clean-ups, and special Vassa preparations with our sanghas. Others may find
Hong Kong’s cultural scene is ossifying. Fung Lam shows us how to make it vibrant
Raymond Lam
12 June 2014
At 34, Fung Lam has achieved what no other Hong Kong-born composer has done. His music has a distinctive voice that is neither entirely Western
The Sound of the Dharma: Exclusive Interview with Andrew Williams
John Cannon
11 June 2014
“If music be the food of love, play on. So Shakespeare gloriously states in Twelfth Night.” Music can also play an important role in religious expression,
The Temple of the Sands: a multi-religious heritage of 700 years
Sean Mós
6 June 2014
Unawatuna beach offers golden sands, blue waters and ample opportunities for the curious tourist to experience Sri Lanka. The picturesque bay area attracts thousands of
Discrepancies and Dilemmas: Rebirth and Recitation in the two Pure Land sutras (Part II)
Alan Kwan
4 June 2014
In the Infinite Life Sutra, one of the main texts of the Pure Land tradition, Amitabha Buddha made his 18th vow: “If, when I attain Buddhahood,
The ‘Double Dukkha’ of Craving and Addiction
Sangeeta Bansal
3 June 2014
Sangeeta Bansal Ph.D, a researcher and writer, is also the founder of a non-profit called Mindside, which aims to make the benefits of mindfulness meditation
Mindfully Ending Addiction
Sangeeta Bansal
3 June 2014
Sangeeta Bansal Ph.D, a researcher and writer, is also the founder of a non-profit called Mindside, which aims to make the benefits of mindfulness meditation
Too Busy for Mindfulness
Sister Ocean
3 June 2014
There are times when life feels light and spacious, and times when life feels tight and full. Mindfulness practice is a way of life that
The Future of Buddhism in India: An Interview with Dr. Ravindra Panth
Raymond Lam
3 June 2014
“Buddhism never went extinct in India,” declares the Director of Nava Nalanda Mahavihara a Pali institute in Bihar. Dr. R. Panth is referring to one