Celebrate for its Own Sake: Happy Vesak to You!
Sister Ocean
5 May 2014
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
Spiritual fulfilment requires doctrinal commitment and ecclesiastical continuity
Raymond Lam
10 May 2013
What is a Buddhism that denies rebirth and karma, the metaphysical and moral motivations for the Buddhist path? And what is a Buddhism that hesitates
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
What is the Role of the Buddhist Sangha in the 21st Century?
Venerable Dhammapala
7 January 2013
We can see from the study of the Buddha’s earliest teachings in the vinaya-pi?aka, that he originally taught only dhamma necessary for the attainment of nibb?na. The dhammas such as the
The Rupa and Form Manifestations Encountered in Turkey
Elsa Lam
15 October 2012
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
Living for the Buddha: Cultivating a Buddho-centric way of life
Buddhistdoor Global
1 August 2011
In the Buddhist tradition, disciples discover their purpose in life by doing their part for the Buddha’s Dharma. The Buddha is the most profound lover