Indian prime minister Narendra Modi has been making waves among commentators, analysts, and Buddhism watchers for his unusually active incorporation of Buddhism into his cultural
There is a problem communicating the relevance and essence of Buddhism to young people, a conclusion that can be inferred from a summary of the
A good deal of contemporary Buddhist literature exists that confronts unhealthy and deluded ideas of romantic and sexual love. Today’s popular media and advertising certainly
In this three-part series, we explore the Buddhist presence in pop culture media. We first reviewed Toei Animation’s Buddha 2. In this second entry, we interview
Reading another’s journal is like peering through a window into a person’s world. I recently read The Intimate Merton (1999)—the collected journals of Thomas Merton, the American
When I read news about Gaza and Burma, among other places, I sometimes feel I might lose hope in humanity. Is there any space for
Sunday mornings are the same old grind for me: groggily hit the snooze button at least three times, push my arms into a semi-ironed top,
Like. Share. Retweet. Pin it. Social media has infiltrated the lives of just about everyone who has a solid internet connection and time to casually
When I was a teenager, the familiar tune of a dial-up connection echoing through my house was a sure sign that the mighty internet was
Do religious ideas inspire art, or does the yearning to express art kindle faith? Wendy Yeo R.W.S.W. (Royal Watercolour Society of Wales) has enjoyed a
“I named the shop after my father, in a manner of speaking,” reflects Cynthia Hui. The founder and current Marketing Manager of Han Li (?~?)
Nepal is one of the most sought after destinations whether for pilgrimage or tourism. In February 2012, when I was studying at the University of
