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Raymond Lam

Raymond Lam is senior writer at Buddhistdoor Global. His religion journalism covers macro trends in the Buddhist world. He writes with the goal of grounding the Dharma's story and Buddhist figures in wider socio-cultural, intellectual, and historical frameworks. He also looks at religion's interaction with diplomacy, 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).

Rebirth in a Holy Lotus

This column is dedicated to Grandmaster Rong Ling of Guan Yin Temple and Ven. Dhammapala, director of Buddhistdoor.com.  This article is a reflection on the

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Is Tradition Irrelevant?

Last Thursday there was a debate held about the relevance of classical music in contemporary British society. The motion at the Cambridge Union was aptly put as,

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