Studying Nuns’ Ordination: How monastics in the academy can make a difference in the real world
In some Buddhist communities, increasing prestige is accorded to those who earn a degree in Buddhist Studies. Monks and nuns who obtain a PhD in
In some Buddhist communities, increasing prestige is accorded to those who earn a degree in Buddhist Studies. Monks and nuns who obtain a PhD in
Happiness is something we all long for. Yet, a state of happiness, once obtained, is difficult to sustain. What makes happiness sustainable? How can we
Venerable K. Anuruddha graduated from the University of Ceylon in 1963, obtaining an honours degree in Pali and Buddhist Studies, with Eastern Philosophy and Psychology
The first time that I met the most Venerable Professor K?kk?palliye Anuruddha was at the 2010 Master of Buddhist Studies (MBS) orientation day at the University of
P?mojjabahulo bhikku pasanno Buddhas?sane Adhigacche pada? santa? sa?kh?rupasama? sukha?. Full of joy, full of faith in the teaching of the Buddha, the monk attains the peaceful state, the
This exclusive series of interviews celebrates the Meditative Praxis conference held at The University of Hong Kong from the 24th to the 25th of August,
Although she is now retired, Professor Rita Gross cuts a familiar figure to her early days as an academic advocating gender equality. She remains a
Introduction Buddhism has many unique assets as a religious tradition. It has been received well in many Western countries. It places humankind at the center
Offered in partnership with the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS), the grants reflect the Foundation’s belief in Buddhism’s relevance to contemporary issues. (May 13,
HONG KONG, October 3, 2011 — Mr. Robert Y. C. Ho, Chairman of the Board of The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation, today announced that
We can distinguish circumstances as considered intended (whether they’re actually intended is another story) or unintended – situations deemed as deliberately chosen, or contingent. The consciously intended ones can