There is a lounge bistro bar in downtown Brisbane called Jade Buddha. I was studying theology at university when I first went there. We were
Weaving the Buddha into the Burmese identity Legends are what fill the uncertain space between history and fiction. Some of the most popular legends tell
Vesak is approaching and I have been contemplating just what Vesak is. I wasn’t born into a Buddhist family or a Buddhist culture, but I
When my elders retold to me Bangladesh’s struggle for independence, I was regaled with the fundamental principles that make an independent nation-state worth living in.
Introduction A keen observation on Buddhism in the region of Indo-Bangla shows a pendulous motion. Buddhism originated in this territory in the 6th century BCE
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
From the Life of the Buddha QUIZ: 1. Kapilavatthu/Kapilavasthu is a. An ancient kingdom in India 2. When and where was Prince Siddhattha born? a. On the full moon
Want to test your knowledge of Buddhism? Try this new introductory QUIZ to help you discover more… Each month we will offer new material assembled
Editor’s note: This article was first published in the now-retired Bodhi Journal, Issue 8, June 2008.Introduction In general when we talk about the Buddha, we
Beginning in the mid-1980’s, American scholars John and Susan Huntington turned Buddhist art history on its head with claims that the first Buddha images were
This review was originally published in the 3rd issue (April 2007) of retired Bodhi Journal. Dr. Lisa Kemmerer is a philosopher-activist dedicated to working against oppression, whether
Perhaps no religious icon is as widely used and well-known as the image of the Buddha seated in meditation. Yet one of the curiosities of
