Ignore Self-entity: Cultivate the Mind
A. Barua
19 February 2010
Abstract Buddhism is the only world religion which does not recognize nor non-recognize the presence of any soul or self-entity. Whether a soul or a
The lover’s calling and the Four Divine Abodes: Dynamics of relationships and the Buddhist vocation
Ittoku
12 February 2010
This week’s column is dedicated to Jo. The coming Sunday is Valentine’s Day, the day on which couples take a special time-out for each other
Buddhism: A Prince’s Therapy
Ittoku
1 February 2010
A long time ago, I borrowed a book by David Brazier, who is known in the UK as a Pure Land counsellor and therapist. This
Free-inquiry as an Obstruction to the Path of Wisdom
Rev. Upali
14 January 2010
It has been well-known and accepted fact that Buddhism advocates logical reasoning and freedom of questioning as opposed to ‘blind acceptance’. There are not many
Application Of Buddhist Economics In Prevention Of Global Credit Crisis
A. Barua, MA Basilio
10 January 2010
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
Applied Buddhism And Global Economic Crisis
A. Barua, MA Basilio
10 January 2010
Modern Buddhism has become an intrinsic part of a globalized world. With its philosophy of the way of life, it takes special place in human
Happy Marriages from the Buddha’s Perspective
Raymond Lam
1 January 2010
Last year in Hong Kong, several venerables and other monks gathered together to marry the daughter of a Buddhist and her new husband. A joyous
On the Five Constant Contemplations
Ven. Nyanabodhi
20 December 2009
The chief purpose of the Buddha’s Teaching is to help worldly people lead a better, meaningful, happy and blissful life. It is, of course, one
Compassion that Flourished in the Deer Park of Isipatana (Part 2/2)
Ven. Nyanabodhi
17 December 2009
Some people expresses doubt in regard to the possibility of cultivating loving kindness and compassion in a situation where one’s life is at risk. However
The Sound of Silence
Alastair Gornall
1 December 2009
I have just returned from a silent meditation retreat in the north of England at Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey. It was fantastic to get away
The Meaning and Significance of Taking Refuge in the Triple Gems
Ven. Nyanabodhi
17 November 2009
In the Therav?da Buddhist Tradition the followers before performing any rites and rituals, chanting, recitation of suttas etc. Usually take refuge in the triple gems (tiratana), namely:
Ven. Subhūti’s Poem and the Secret of the Metaphor
Rev. Upali
17 November 2009
The first poem of the Therag?tha-p?li attributed to Venerable Subh?ti is a great work of literature in terms of its high poetic skills as well