This article is the second in a series of three that explains more about the practice of rains-retreat (vassāvāsa), which is then followed by the Kathina ceremony.
There are a number of important Buddhist archeological sites located in what is present-day Bangladesh. Historically, Bangladesh was once part of greater India and known
The experience of art often fulfills yearnings similar to the inspiration offered by religion. One more profound relationship between art and religion has historically been
To meet the man named Vello Väärtnõu is to encounter a personal force with a steady burn of passion and strong sense of mission and
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
The gentle face of the Buddha is respected and loved across the world. However, this famous image has mysterious origins, and didn’t appear as an
Original Chinese text: Elsa Lam Translation: Brenda Leung English Editing: Raymond Lam During the hot days of July and August, I took a trip to Turkey. Besides
Original Chinese text: Venerable Juetao Translation: Isabelle Tsang English editing: Cathy Ziengs The Turkish summer sky is azure and cloudless. The sun shines intensely, although
Intercultural Dialogue Trip to Turkey 2012: Buddhists and Muslims Together The Anatolia Cultural & Dialogue Centre in Hong Kong (ACDC) invited and hosted two delegations
Writer Christine Arpita works closely with Pema Choling to improve the lives and opportunities of nuns in Bhutan. It is 4:45 a.m. and the bell
This article was amended on 20 November, 2013 to reflect Fung Lam’s new role as Composer-in-Residence at the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra. Many of us
The absence of a Buddhist cultural presence in mainstream UK culture still leaves me in sporadic but apoplectic rages reminiscent of Fu Manchu. We say
