


Josh Korda: Where Buddhism, Life, and Psychology Meet
Walking the Dharma in in modern America

Listening to Ourselves and Our Teachers
Approaching Buddhism with right understanding

The Philosophical Insights of Tiantai Buddhism: The Tiantai Trilogy, Part 2
On skillful means in the Chinese Tiantai tradition

A Meditation on the Sinitic Lotus School: The Tiantai Trilogy, Part 1
I have always been fascinated by the radical message of Tiantai (see below), its versatility in Chinese thought, and its potential for intellectual cross-pollination with

Contemplation of Feelings
Venerable Nyanatiloka Mahathera cites the Word of the Buddha on the contemplation of feelings (Diga Nikaya 22): But how does the disciple dwell in contemplation of the

Building Bridges: Researching the Efficacy of Religious Buddhist Practice at the University of Hong Kong
Recent years have seen a steady increase in scientific research into Buddhist beliefs and practices, in particular, research on mindfulness, which was pioneered more than 30

The Applied Chan Teachings of Master Lin-Chi
It is often said in Chan literature that there are 84,000 doors to the practice and 84,000 obstructions. The door that resonates with my practice

A Panacea Called Contentment
The Buddha said, “Contentment is the greatest wealth.” His statement holds a timeless truth that rings true today more than ever. We are living in

Concerning Right Effort
Right Effort is the sixth factor of the Noble Eightfold Path. If you are to reach a supramundane state, you must realize it through effort

The Way of the Bodhisattvas
It is important to ask questions of ourselves, such as is it enough to only practice meditation or sadhana on the cushion? Are we becoming self-indulging Dharma

Kisa Gotami Meets Beyoncé
Kisa Gotami’s ghost has long haunted me. It has probably haunted many of us in the field of Buddhist Studies. She is the face of