I’d like to focus here on a quite common phenomenon which arises among human interactions which in its most general sense could be referred to
The sunrise has captivated me for as long as I can remember. I have seen so many vibrant shades splashed over the dark canvas of
The Pacalayamana Sutta: “The Sutta on Being Sleepy” Tiredness can be a huge obstacle in achieving our goals. I find that when I am working in a
Brotherhood After recognizing the Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh as his spiritual brother, Thomas Merton wrote in an essay: “I have said Nhat Hanh is
This article is a Buddhist response to Thomas Merton’s essay ‘Nhat Hanh is my Brother’ and Raymond’s article on ‘ Mindfulness and Love (2010.10.18). These
Imagine doing walking meditation through one of Hong Kong’s busier MTR stations, or the London Tube. Your pace is slower than most, deliberate, and mindful.
Many believe that happiness is elusive. We have a habit of running towards it, of believing happiness is only in the future. But all the
Whilst the concept of mindfulness has become universally accepted (often due to the amazing efforts of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh and his students), many
When we encounter the beauty of nature, we cannot help but be shameful of the wounds our Earth has suffered at humanity’s hands. It is
A complete immersion in Buddhist discipleship requires awareness and mindfulness of the intensely personal dimensions of the Buddhist heritage. For disciples, the intimacy of the
When as an undergraduate philosophy student, I was to write on the concept of self-identity, naturally my thoughts traversed the extensive literature covering the topic
With a notable and inspiring academic background of Buddhist Studies in England, Alastair is completing a PhD at Cambridge and was President of the University
