The Philosophical Insights of Tiantai Buddhism: The Tiantai Trilogy, Part 2
Zephyr Chan
14 November 2017
On skillful means in the Chinese Tiantai tradition
A Meditation on the Sinitic Lotus School: The Tiantai Trilogy, Part 1
Zephyr Chan
22 September 2017
I have always been fascinated by the radical message of Tiantai (see below), its versatility in Chinese thought, and its potential for intellectual cross-pollination with
Shakubuku! The Advent of Nichiren Buddhism in India
Aspi Mistry
18 August 2017
When one looks at the revival of Buddhism in India, it seems remarkable that of all the various Buddhist schools that sprouted up in Japan
Unearthing Fugan Temple: The Story of Chengdu’s Buddhist Heritage
BD Dipananda
23 June 2017
In the heart of the beautiful city of Chengdu is an archeological site that was once the illustrious Fugan Temple. The ruins of the once-grand
Diplomacy, Heritage, and Cultural Pride: Reviving the Buddhist Legacy of Islamic Pakistan
BD Dipananda
24 February 2017
Predominantly Islamic Pakistan is not the first country that comes to mind when one mentions Buddhism. Many archaeologists, historians, and Buddhists are aware of the fact that
The Potential of Propagating Pure Land Buddhism in the West
Alan Kwan
28 December 2016
Why Pure Land is an ideal school of Buddhism to be…
How Does Faith in the Pure Land Teachings Arise?
Alan Kwan
5 August 2016
Faith in the Pure Land teachings arises from Amitabha’s name The Treatise of Great Wisdom says: “The Buddhist teachings are as vast as the great sea, so
Buddhistdoor View—Why Buddhism is Not All About the Search for Happiness
Buddhistdoor Global
8 July 2016
In January this year, celebrity monk Venerable Matthieu Ricard was touted by many media outlets, including mainstream publications like The Independent, as being the “happiest person
Buddhistdoor View: Exploring a Buddhist Model of Leadership—Diversity, Openness, and Interdependence
Buddhistdoor Global
18 March 2016
The art of leadership has lately become one of the most widely debated issues across all sectors of society. Despite often political overtones, the question
Buddhistdoor View: Dreams of Justice
Buddhistdoor Global
30 April 2015
Buddhists believe in the infinite value of every sentient life. Human beings, while not blessed with divine authority over other living creatures, are uniquely equipped
Buddhistdoor View: Can Buddhists Use Satire?
Buddhistdoor Global
23 January 2015
Murder is abhorrent. Whatever one’s opinion of the Charlie Hebdo satirists and their line of work, the lethal violence against them was appalling. Yet, while
Is the Land of Bliss a Realm of Rewards or a Realm of Transformation?
Alan Kwan
26 June 2014
The title of my article was posed as a question in the Commentary of the Contemplation Sutra, written by Master Shandao, the de facto founder of