Emptiness: The Hand of Avalokita and Nagarjuna
Nina Müller
1 July 2010
A few weeks ago, a fellow classmate concluded that if everything is empty, then words themselves are empty; so why even talk about it? This
The Ethical Significance of the Buddhist Doctrine of Non-self (anattā)
Ven. Nyanabodhi
1 July 2010
Anatta or non-self is one of the three characteristics of the phenomenal existence. It is the unique and central teaching of Buddhism. According to this doctrine
Our Buddhist Lands: The Heritage of Central Asia
Buddhistdoor Global
1 June 2010
Few realms have captured the romantic imagination of both East and West than Central Asia. Central Asia is home to an invaluable chapter of Buddhism’s
“No Chicken Soup for the Soul”: Terrorism, Social Issues, Manila, and Buddhism
Raymond Lam
1 June 2010
Based in Hong Kong, Leung Man Tao is a respected commentator on a vast spectrum of social issues in China. After converting to Theravada Buddhism, he remarked: “Buddhism
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
Rebirth in a Holy Lotus
Raymond Lam
21 May 2010
This column is dedicated to Grandmaster Rong Ling of Guan Yin Temple and Ven. Dhammapala, director of Buddhistdoor.com. This article is a reflection on the
Let’s see the Buddha through His Teaching on this Visakha Festival
Bhante Bodhiratna
20 May 2010
“Ekapuggalo bhikkhave loke uppajjam?no uppajjati …….. Bhikkhus” – a certain person arises in the world for the welfare of many, for the happiness of many, out
The Dhamma to be Practiced
Bhikkhu Karmananda Tanchangya
15 May 2010
Anyone familiar with Buddhism must be familiar with the P?li term “Dhamma” or the Sanskrit term “Dharma”. Leaving aside all the philosophical connotations implied by the term Dhamma, most would understand
Getting liberation does not necessarily require renouncing home-life!
Ven. Nyanabodhi
15 May 2010
The Buddha says he teaches only two things, namely, suffering and cessation of suffering. The Buddha saw that beings are experiencing various types of suffering
Adaptation and Caution: A response to Oscar Tang’s “Spiritual Autarky”
Raymond Lam
1 May 2010
The Buddha once decreed that the Dharma be spoken in one’s own language. The doctrine of skilful means (up?ya) indicates that “language” does not literally mean
The Overturned Alms Bowl: When One is Unworthy to Serve
Ittoku
1 May 2010
“The bowl may be overturned for a lay follower endowed with (any of) eight qualities: He/she strives for the monks’ material loss, strives for the
The Logic of Rebirth
Alastair Gornall
1 May 2010
This article develops on some of the points made in my previous discussion on Yogacara Buddhism’s philosophy of language. Last week I explained that in