Every Buddhist would find it difficult to contest the idea that Buddhism values spiritual authority. Buddhism’s need for legitimate transmission inevitably means upholding the monastic sangha as
This exclusive series of interviews celebrates the Meditative Praxis conference held at The University of Hong Kong from the 24th to the 25th of August,
Part of the Meditative Praxis Interview series “To know yourself, know your enemy.” This is not a military axiom, but a historical reality that Professor
This last week has been deeply insightful for me. I heard from three different people about their stories of betrayal, anger, and all-consuming desire for
During last few years, there have been a number of reports of communal violence against Buddhists in Bangladesh. Although such tensions have always existed, recently
Editor’s note: “Teachings of Amitabha Buddha” is an inspiring column about the vital spiritual matters of Pure Land Buddhism – from its history, philosophy, and practice
Like many photographers, I was trained as a painter. I also did pottery and continue to study schools of Asian philosophy. I do not consider
Vajrayana is associated in Buddhist history and legend with the locale of Uddiyana, ruled by wise kings who first practiced tantra after being introduced to
In the years after the Buddha and the conquest of Asoka, the sasana moved east and became widespread throughout the contiguous area made up of the modern
Having (very) temporarily moved to New York, I have never felt so detached from the background of Tibetan Buddhism that has always been a strong
It is a very common and reasonable question for those coming to Pure Land Buddhism for the first time to ask: “Who is Amida Buddha?”
Editor’s note:“Teachings of Amitabha Buddha” is an inspiring column about the vital spiritual matters of Pure Land Buddhism – from its history, philosophy, and practice
