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Raymond Lam

Raymond Lam is senior writer at Buddhistdoor Global. His religion journalism covers macro trends in the Buddhist world, grounding the Buddhist story in wider socio-cultural, intellectual, and historical frameworks. He writes articles that connect Buddhist figures, including senior masters, monastics, and scholars, to a broader context. He is interested in religion's interaction with society, diplomacy and politics, and the arts. Raymond is on the professional committee of the Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong, and on the executive committee of the International Network of Engaged Buddhists (INEB).

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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Dilemmas of Generosity

I remember watching a friend perform once in a play. My friend played an ordinary pedestrian on the street, was in a scene where he

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