The Fengxian Temple and Wu Zetian’s Esoteric Legacy
Samantha Li
18 October 2023
China’s first and only female emperor, Wu Zetian, left behind a remarkable legacy of esoteric and Huayan Buddhism and beyond
Straight to the Heart: The Contemporary Legacy of Zongmi’s Huayan-Chan Fusion
Samantha Li
14 September 2023
Huayan might no longer be a thing as an institution, but its influence in popular Chan Buddhism lives on in China thanks to Zongmi
Buddhistdoor View: Buddhism on the Oldest Continent – A Case Study of Amitofo Care Centre’s Success
Buddhistdoor Global
5 August 2023
Exploring the small but growing role of Chinese Buddhism on the African continent
Pilgrimage: Hongluosi, Home to Priceless Artifacts and Heartwarming Legends
Samantha Li
28 June 2023
One of the most important Buddhist temples in northern China, Hongluosi is a sanctuary of beauty, history, and mythic power
Three Milestones on the Easy Path to Becoming a Buddha
Alan Kwan
19 June 2023
Supercharging one’s progress on the spiritual path by examining Three Milestones on the Easy Path to Becoming a Buddha that we can rely on
Buddhistdoor View: Buddhism in Asia: A Constant Amid Divergences and Tensions?
Buddhistdoor Global
3 June 2023
How a new entry by Japan into UNESCO’s Memory of the World register demonstrates Buddhism’s uniting power and potential for Asian countries
Book Review: The Treasury of the Eye of True Teaching
Nachaya Campbell-Allen
22 May 2023
A doorway to the wisdom of Chan patriarch Dahui Zonggao
Buddhism and Daoism: A Millennia-Long Dialogue
Samantha Li
19 April 2023
How Buddhism and Daoism interacted to bring a unique spiritual heritage in historical and modern China
Scholarship on the Buddhist Path: A Modern Legacy in an Ancient Tradition
Craig C Lewis
30 March 2023
An interview with Buddhist studies scholars from The University of Hong Kong, recipients of postgraduate scholarships from Tung Lin Kok Yuen
A Tale of Wonder and Transformation: Tan Dun’s Buddha Passion
Nachaya Campbell-Allen
25 February 2023
Experiencing the musical expression of the timeless, borderless, profound Buddhist message and teaching of ompassion
Fo Guang Shan Founder and Leading Light of Humanistic Buddhism Ven. Hsing Yun Dies Aged 97
Craig C Lewis
6 February 2023
The influential Buddhist monk Venerable Hsing Yun, the founding patriarch of the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist order has died in Taiwan.
Researchers Uncover Lost Eighth Century Japanese Medical Text
Justin Whitaker
22 November 2022
It is hoped that the medical knowledge will be added to Japan’s registry of intangible cultural heritage