Other-Power in Pure Land Buddhism
Ven. Zhi Sheng
5 July 2013
One of the main discussions around Pure Land Buddhism is that of Other Power versus Self Power. Indeed one of the major criticisms of Pure
The Bodhisattva Career in Shantideva: Part 2
Raymond Lam
10 June 2013
Wisdom and Means, Emptiness and Compassion: Philosophical Problems In this column’s first segment, we explored how Shantideva’s idea of compassion, noble as it was, led to
The Bodhisattva Career in Shantideva: Part 1
Raymond Lam
10 June 2013
In this two-part column series, we will visit the philosophical nuances and tensions in the thought of Shantideva, an important Indo-Tibetan philosopher (circa 8th century CE). To understand
Restoring the Original Face of Pure Land Buddhism
Raymond Lam
25 April 2013
Behind the simple invocation of “Namo Amitabha Buddha” (nianfo) awaits the keys to Amitabha Buddha’s Land of Bliss (Sukhavati). According to Master Shandao (613 – 681),
Synergy or Collision: University students encountering Buddhism in China
Dr. Bill Mak
17 April 2013
Editor’s note: This feature was first published in the now-retired Bodhi Journal, Issue 3, April 2007. In this paper, my goal is to examine the
The amazing resurgence of woman Sanghahood in Sri Lanka
Ven. Ani Jutima
17 April 2013
Editor’s note: This feature was first published in the now-retired Bodhi Journal, Issue 1, October 2006. After a hiatus of one thousand years, Theravadin women
The Buddhist Tradition of Sri Lanka: the Dhamma and the Sangha – a Historical Survey
Professor Y. Karunadasa
17 April 2013
Editor’s note: This feature was first published in the now-retired Bodhi Journal, Issue 1, October 2006. In which sense can we speak of a characteristically
A Review of the Buddhist History and Current State of Buddhism in China
Kooi Su Chow
17 April 2013
Editor’s note: This feature was first published in the now-retired Bodhi Journal, Issue 3, April 2007. Introduction The efflorescence of Chinese Buddhism reached its summit during
Meditation for Rebirth in Pure Land of Amitābha Buddha
Kooi Su Chow
17 April 2013
Editor’s note: This feature was first published in the now-retired Bodhi Journal, Issue 4, June 2007. Introduction Many Asian Mah?y?nists have adhered to Pure land
The danger of a “trendy” Buddhism
Raymond Lam
15 March 2013
One of the most striking memories I’ll never forget is the time I went to celebrate Vesak on May 2010. One could not miss the
To Search for a Buddhist Center
MS Kim
19 February 2013
Finding places in Hong Kong that provide services in English can be a bit of a tall order. Religious organizations are no exception. For one
Buddhist Books in Hong Kong
MS Kim
1 February 2013
Buddhism entered into the Western zeitgeist a long time ago. People speak of trying to “be Zen” or maintaining “good karma” to various degrees of