A Bhikkhu Ardent and Discreet
Prof. David Dale Holmes
11 April 2019
Untangling the tangle
Inner Goodness: The Perfection of Morality
Sister Ocean
22 April 2016
In last month’s column, we explored the first parami (Skt. paramita, or “perfection”) of dana (“generosity”), so we are now ready to explore the second, sila, which translates as “morality” or
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
Mahayana Optimism: Great Hope, Great Salvation
Ven. Upali Sraman
1 November 2012
We know that Mahayana tradition emerged as a consequence of some intellectual and philosophical divergences over some aspects of orthodox early Buddhism which is presently
Do Buddhists do Good Things to be Rewarded?
Louisa Cheng
15 October 2012
Original Chinese text: Cheng Wan Lan LouisaTranslation: Emma Bi Jia Thanks to the Hong Kong University’s Centre of Buddhist Studies Alumni Association, I had the chance
Veneration
Venerable Jieyu
15 October 2012
Original Chinese text: Venerable Jieyu Translation: Zakiyyah Wahab English editing: Cathy Ziengs In this modern age where less attention is placed on faith and religion,
Spiritual Autarky
Oscar Tang
16 May 2011
An idea which attempts to gain credibility for itself by demonstrating its non-contradiction with an established school of thought has implicitly subordinated itself to the