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Raymond Lam

Raymond Lam is senior writer at Buddhistdoor Global and also plans, writes, and edits its Tea House sub-site. Born in Hong Kong, he graduated from Brisbane Grammar School, studied religion at The University of Queensland, and earned an MA in Buddhist Studies at SOAS University of London. Apart from interviewing and covering Buddhist figures and scholars, his core foci in religion journalism include the major trends in Buddhist Studies, religion's influence on society and diplomacy, and the interplay between religion and culture. He is also a consultant for the Atlas of Maritime Buddhism at Hong Kong Baptist University’s Visualization Research Centre.

Compassion and Love

Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh teaches that compassion and love are the core messages of Buddhism. Love is how the Buddha expresses himself. The Buddha

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The Joy of Community

It is difficult if not impossible to practice the way of understanding and love without a sangha, a community of friends who practice the same

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Music and Spirituality

Humanity has invested awesome amounts of energy and emotion into  music. Many will relate playing or listening to music as something akin to a spiritual

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