The Chan path to wisdom

An illustrious temple site in the heart of Chengdu

Four potential pitfalls devotees should keep an eye out for

Illuminating the mind

Why faith in Amitabha Buddha, not in men or gods, is what we need

Bringing ancient canonical, literary, and epigraphical records of the Buddha’s birth to life

On the nature and purpose of selfless self-awareness

What it means to entrust one’s salvation to Amitabha Buddha

Welcoming a brand new column from BDG's correspondent for North America!

Believing the Buddha’s words alone in a single-minded manner