Welcome to Buddhistdoor
The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Press
1 January 2013
The teachings and practices of the Buddha have been propagated for over 2500 years and have spread throughout the globe. In spite of the enormous
Applied Buddhism and Globalization
MA Basilio
15 December 2012
Globalization is the latest expression of a long-standing strategy of development based on economic growth and liberalization of trade and finance. Globalization leads to the
Living with Homelessness in Hong Kong
Ittoku
5 December 2012
Last Friday, I joined an entourage from the charity Sunshine Action, which my Dharma sister’s brother manages. Our objective was to pass out packed dinners,
Furball, My First Teacher
Ittoku
1 November 2012
For anyone who has ever owned and loved a pet, losing an animal can be one of life’s most painful moments. My fondness wasn’t reserved
Dana – The Sisters of Giving
Cathy Ziengs
1 October 2012
Myanmar is a country today sought by many, eager to witness change, forge new alliances, and urge on the seedlings of development. There are rays
Wisdom and Compassion: The Blessed One’s Gifts to All Beings
Raymond Lam
1 October 2012
In Buddhist Studies, a slogan commonly touted by scholars (not only for the sake of academic rigour but also to add some drama to their
Our Roundup: Buddhist News You Missed
Raymond Lam
22 September 2012
Recently BDI co-hosted a dialogue about controversial contemporary issues with Ven. Thamthog Rinpoche (Vajray?na), Ven. Tianwen (Mah?y?na), and Ven. Dhammapala (Therav?da). You can read about
Tradition and Innovation: Western Visions of Buddhist Community
Ittoku
30 July 2012
A friend once castigated me for supporting institutional religion. Hers was a critique based on an interpretation of European Enlightenment values and a secular suspicion
The Story of Atifeh
Ven. Wuling
1 July 2012
The following story is from Ven. Wuling’s children’s book, How Will I Behave Today and the Rest of My Life. It is a touching, gentle tale
A Missed Opportunity
Ven. Wuling
29 June 2012
The inspiration for creating this children’s book came from old Chinese texts (Di Zi Gui) and the teachings of Master Chin Kung, a monk of
Smiling at an Old Friend
Nina Müller
29 May 2012
Nina is a graduate of the Centre of Buddhist Studies at the University of Hong Kong. — Fast abrupt, I don’t know where am I
A Great Insight into the Charity of
Brenda Leung
1 March 2012
You may, or may not, have heard of the Tzu Chi organization? What you will come to discover in this well-written book about its history,