We must humanize the demonized
Ittoku
18 March 2013
In difficult economic times, when people are understandably scared and uncertain about their futures, it is an unfortunate human weakness to look for someone easy
The Magic of a Master Storyteller
Cathy Ziengs
24 January 2013
What can a person anticipate when meeting a middle age white man in Asia wearing a long piece of brown cloth and no hair? His
Hong Kong University’s Centre of Buddhist Studies has a moral mission
Raymond Lam
16 January 2013
Those who have seen the newest poster from The Hong Kong University’s Centre of Buddhist Studies will not necessarily like it. Judging from reactions both
Gay Marriage and Buddhism: A Simple Deal
Raymond Lam
5 January 2013
Behind the tinkle of white cups is my aunt’s loud and confident voice, declaring that while gay marriage should be allowed, it shouldn’t be permissible
Living with the Unrepentant: Stephen Lawrence, Murder and Justice
Ittoku
9 January 2012
Last week marked what many would call a milestone in British criminal history. Two of Stephen Lawrence’s murderers were finally convicted and sentenced after an
Sacred Speech and Sacred Bodies
Raymond Lam
20 November 2011
This is a modified version of an article I wrote for MouthLondon, a London youth, media and journalism magazine. The cosmopolitanism of London is one
Dead Compassion: Wang Yue and the Failure of Religion
Ittoku
21 October 2011
The West and China are both in furor over the death of little Wang Yue, the girl who was run over twice and had eighteen
Just a Little Awareness!
Ven. Rahulananda
1 September 2011
Most of the time in our life we do not do what we actually should do. Rather, we do what we think we should do.
Buddha loves Gaia: Mahayana Reflections on the Global Ecological Crisis
Raymond Lam
1 September 2011
Buddhism is a religion that respects and cares for the Earth. As they walk by the Buddha’s side, disciples do not forget that Mother Nature,
The London Riots: Where are the Voices for Peace?
Alastair Gornall
16 August 2011
The riots that took place in London and in many other cities across England last week have been a source of much debate, discussion and
Riots in England: We Need a Compassionate Response
Ittoku
16 August 2011
The London riots began on Saturday the 6th, with the worst of the attacks being on Monday night, where more than a dozen locations in
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