Coping with Bad Memories
Alastair Gornall
1 October 2009
Each day our senses are bombarded with various experiences. As soon as we wake up a flood of information enters into our eyes and ears.
What Keeps the Cycle of Births and Deaths Rolling?
Rev. Upali
14 September 2009
In this essay I give a brief explanation of the concept of ‘saṅkhāra’, an important factor in the Buddhist theory of Causality, showing its role
Gender and Buddhism: An Early Nun’s Perspective
Alastair Gornall
1 September 2009
The role of women in Buddhism, especially in Buddhist monasticism, has been a controversial topic of late. Ajahn Brahm’s recent ordination of nun’s into his
Let Go!
Pastoral voices
18 August 2009
Once a man came to see the Buddha. He brought with him two beautiful bouquets of flowers. When the Buddha saw him, he said, “Let
Why Meditate?
Alastair Gornall
1 August 2009
For those who have experienced meditation I think we might all be able to relate with the following situation. We are sitting in a meditation
A Taste of Zen
Buddhistdoor Global
25 July 2009
Once Zen Master To An was visiting another temple. He was not wearing his Zen Master clothes, but just the clothes of a wandering monk.
Is There a Limit to Patience?
Alastair Gornall
1 July 2009
The emphasis on patience in Buddhism can often be problematic in a world full of injustice and cruelty. There are many tales in the Buddhist
Bring Happiness Home
Pastoral voices
20 June 2009
A man went to his colleague’s home for dinner. At the door, there was a big sign saying: Take off your troubles.Put on a Smiling
2550+ years of Love: Celebrating Love in All Its Forms
Buddhistdoor Global
1 June 2009
Mundane excitement and spiritual opportunity are watchwords of human love. While no one would advise ignoring our other halves, it is also ideal to reflect
A Liberating Realization
Mariusz Popieluch
1 May 2009
When as an undergraduate philosophy student, I was to write on the concept of self-identity, naturally my thoughts traversed the extensive literature covering the topic
Before Love: How to Prepare to Love Another
Alastair Gornall
1 April 2009
With a notable and inspiring academic background of Buddhist Studies in England, Alastair is completing a PhD at Cambridge and was President of the University
The Sacred Alphabets – A Photo Journal of Siddham characters in China and Japan
Mārgadarshana
1 March 2009
Siddham, according to Prof. Wang Bangwei of Peking University, refers to a specific type of script used in ancient India; in China, it refers more