Revival of Bhikkhuni Ordination
Ven. Ayya Santini
17 January 2013
Editor’s note: This is a speech given by Ven. Santini at Smrti Park, Bihar in India during the International Buddhist Sangha Conference this year. She
Hong Kong University’s Centre of Buddhist Studies has a moral mission
Raymond Lam
16 January 2013
Those who have seen the newest poster from The Hong Kong University’s Centre of Buddhist Studies will not necessarily like it. Judging from reactions both
Part Three: Questions Raised
Jeffrey Martin
15 January 2013
One of the curiosities of history is the lack of evidence of any image of the Buddha for approximately 400 years after his death. The
The Death of Pali – A tale of Yunnan, conservation, and urgency with Eisel Mazard
Eisel Mazard
15 January 2013
Editor’s note: Eisel Mazard is a P?li scholar who has travelled extensively through Southeast Asia. In this interview, he shared with me his personal struggles
The Buddhist Art of Suzanne Rees Glanister
Suzanne Rees Glanister
7 January 2013
Of the Nichiren tradition, Suzanne is an artist and manages Westminster Lotus Sangha in London. Her work brings together contemporary influences as well as Buddhist themes, resulting
What is the Role of the Buddhist Sangha in the 21st Century?
Venerable Dhammapala
7 January 2013
We can see from the study of the Buddha’s earliest teachings in the vinaya-pi?aka, that he originally taught only dhamma necessary for the attainment of nibb?na. The dhammas such as the
I Kidnapped a Monk!
Shveitta Sethi Sharma
7 January 2013
Editor’s note: Shveitta is a life coach and a regular contributor to Buddhistdoor International. Her column is devoted to all that she has learnt about
Gay Marriage and Buddhism: A Simple Deal
Raymond Lam
5 January 2013
Behind the tinkle of white cups is my aunt’s loud and confident voice, declaring that while gay marriage should be allowed, it shouldn’t be permissible
Food for Thought on Buddhist Practice
Cathy Ziengs
4 January 2013
People often share with me their stories of memorable events that spur them on in their Buddhist practice: a dharma talk from a special teacher,
The Travelogues of Red Pine: Journeys across China with Bill Porter
Raymond Lam
4 January 2013
It was at a meeting with the Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation’s chairman that I was first acquainted with Bill Porter. Robert Y.C. Ho had introduced
On a Quiet Stony Path to the Glade’s Hut: A Review of “Road to Heaven”
Raymond Lam
2 January 2013
“The Tao never changes. What we eat and wear has changed, but the Tao hasn’t changed. There have been advances in science and society, but
Welcome to Buddhistdoor
The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Press
1 January 2013
The teachings and practices of the Buddha have been propagated for over 2500 years and have spread throughout the globe. In spite of the enormous