Rotating Buddhist Sutra Case Promoted as National Treasure in South Korea
Dipen Barua
4 October 2019
A unique spinning library in South Korea gains historic…
Buddhists Release Sea Life near Boston, Raising Environmental Concerns
Justin Whitaker
22 May 2019
Practitioners say the act is one of compassion, but some…
Thai Dog with Miraculous Karma Saved at Sea
Justin Whitaker
17 April 2019
Rescued 220 km from shore in the Gulf of Thailand
A Time of Giving: A Christmas Meditation on Generosity for Buddhists
Justin Whitaker
12 December 2018
A central practice to reflect on this holiday season
Thai Cave Boys Complete Nine Day Ordination as Novice Monks
Anne Wisman
7 August 2018
Football team and their coach ordained in honor…
Thailand Celebrates Start of Buddhist Rains Retreat and King’s Birthday
BD Dipananda
3 August 2018
People throughout the country engage in…
The Gift of Giving: #SayadanaEveryday
Shuyin
19 March 2018
Walking the Buddhist path of generosity
The Threefold State of Mind: The Complete Concept of Faith in Pure Land Buddhism
Alan Kwan
25 November 2016
Since February this year, we have been discussing the importance of faith and its role in Pure Land Buddhism. In this instalment I hope to
Rethinking Life Release
Shuyin
27 August 2015
In recent years, the Buddhist practice of life release, or in Chinese, fangsheng (放生), has become a highly contentious topic, pitting life release advocates against environmentalists, animal
The Significance of the Kathina Robe Offering Ceremony
BD Dipananda
1 November 2013
The three-month rains-retreat seclusion of Buddhist Saṅgha concludes with the pavāraṇā (invitation) ceremony, which is in turn followed by Kaṭhina robe offering festival. It is a traditional
Two Buddhas, Two Teachings: Differences in Principle
Alan Kwan
15 October 2013
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