Adrian Gibb is a PhD candidate in Studies in Religion and History at the University of Queensland. He is also the coordinator of PAX (Progressive
Who doesn’t recognize the Buddha? His image appears these days on watches, tennis shoes, t-shirts – nearly any kind of manufactured product you might think
The gentle face of the Buddha is respected and loved across the world. However, this famous image has mysterious origins, and didn’t appear as an
I used to think that if there is such a thing as a next life, and I could choose to be reborn as a woman
Hi Mom and Dad, Missing you both today and being there for Thanksgiving with everyone else! It’s beautiful here in the mountains and I had
When I first committed myself to the Pure Land method, I too found many concepts challenging, none the least the practice of continually reciting, breathing
On more than one occasion at Guang Jue Temple I have been asked by retreat guests the question, or perhaps comment disguised as a question,
We know that Mahayana tradition emerged as a consequence of some intellectual and philosophical divergences over some aspects of orthodox early Buddhism which is presently
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
This year marks the 10th anniversary of The University of Hong Kong’s Centre of Buddhist Studies. Join us in academia and applied Buddhism as we celebrate
Becoming a part of the Centre You too, can be part of our Centre. We welcome you. There are several ways you can join us:
Walking Together on the path to Sustainable Happiness Happiness is something we all long for. Yet, a state of happiness, once obtained, is difficult to
