Buddhist Books in Hong Kong
MS Kim
1 February 2013
Buddhism entered into the Western zeitgeist a long time ago. People speak of trying to “be Zen” or maintaining “good karma” to various degrees of
Rupert Gethin’s Foundations of Buddhism
Ittoku
18 October 2012
We hosted Chinese author, show host and social commentator Leung Man Tao to talk about what he does best: books. As a famous writer in
“It was the first and last time we had any physical contact” – True Love and the Spiritual Life
Ittoku
1 October 2012
Who better to teach us about love than a modern master who once found himself in the same turbulent situation? There are many who might
Poetry and poignancy that pierces the heart and mind
Raymond Lam
1 August 2011
Buddhacarita or Acts of the Buddha Author: AsvaghosaTranslation and Commentary by E.H. Johnston, 2004 edition Asvaghosa was an ancient Indian dramatist and is one of
Notification of a Book on Contemporary Buddhism in Bangladesh
Rev. Upali
28 February 2011
Contemporary Buddhism in Bangladesh (167 pages) By Dr. Sukomal Chaudhuri Atisha Memorial Publishing Society Calcutta, India, 1982 An English scholar, student, or reader interested in
Reflections on Confession of a Buddhist Atheist (Stephen Batchelor)
Dr. Bill Mak
17 January 2011
Batchelor’s 2010 work is an autobiographical work composed of two parts which recounted his Buddhist experience as a monk and a layman. In this work,
“Buddha” by Osamu Tezuka
Ittoku
20 December 2010
Looking for the perfect Christmas gift? Why not buy them a contemporary, gripping retelling of the Buddha’s life? To date, the late Osamu Tezuka’s (Astro
The Buddha’s 7 “Back to Basics”
Raymond Lam
13 September 2010
I recently finished reading three publications: Buddhist Teaching in India by Johannes Bronkhorst (2009, Wisdom Publications), What the Buddha Thought by Richard Gombrich (2009, Equinox), and Why Buddhism by Ven. Dr.
How to Deepen Your Spiritual Practice Through the Energy of Prayer
Raymond Lam
2 July 2010
A complete immersion in Buddhist discipleship requires awareness and mindfulness of the intensely personal dimensions of the Buddhist heritage. For disciples, the intimacy of the
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
The Making of Buddhist Modernism
Raymond Lam
1 November 2008
David L. McMahan, 2008, Oxford University Press David L. McMahan’s book The Making of Buddhist Modernism is a study of the new modes of discourse
Perspectives: The Buddha’s Law Among the Birds
Buddhistdoor Global
1 September 2008
Author: UnknownTranslation and Commentary by Edward Conze, 2002 edition No matter how frustrating or hopeless certain points in life may feel, two statements of faith