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Raymond Lam

Raymond Lam

Raymond Lam is a Buddhist layman and journalist of religion. He is senior writer at Buddhistdoor Global and also plans, writes, and edits its Tea House sub-site. He studied religion at The University of Queensland and earned an MA in Buddhist Studies at SOAS University of London. He is vice-chairman and director of the Hong Kong Society of Dharma Supporters and a trustee of the Heythrop Association. He is aligned with Huayan, Vinaya, and Pure Land Buddhism.

Tata, child telepath

An extraordinary, talented character that will no doubt be a fan favourite, the impoverished Tata embodies the playful and irreverent creativity typical of Tezuka. He

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Bandhaka, Siddhartha’s mentor

In Tezuka’s original manga, Bandhaka’s role is little more than that of a minor villain, a contemptible rival to Siddhartha for Yasodhar?’s affections. In this

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Migaila

The strong and beautiful Migaila is perhaps the single most daring creative liberty taken with the story of the Buddha. First of all, there is

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Chapra

Aside from their questionably passionate gazes and prolonged shots of their longing embraces, Chapra and his unnamed mother form a genuinely touching duo. Their mutual

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