The Story of Zhanran, Tiantai’s Ninth Patriarch
Zephyr Chan
21 July 2017
A life combating philosophical errors and spreading the…
The Daily Practice of a Modern Chinese Buddhist Nun: Becoming a Nun and the Practice of Amitabha Recitation
Ven. Chang-Hwa, Ph.D.
14 July 2017
The first instalment of our brand new column Chan in…
Tung Lin Kok Yuen: A Living Monument to the History and Heritage of Buddhism in Hong Kong
Raymond Lam
7 July 2017
Preserving an 82-year-old temple that continues to…
Rebuilding a Buddhist Monastery in Contemporary China: Venerable Master Miaojiang and the Great Sage Monastery of Bamboo Grove
Guoying Stacy Zhang
30 June 2017
A sacred place once forgotten but now revived
Wisdom of a Chan Master: How Master Dejian Let Go of His Fear
Chi Tsai
23 June 2017
Master Dejian is the 18th generation master of the Yonghuatang* of Shaolin Temple, a successor of what is known as Shaolin Chanwuyi, and the abbot of
Unearthing Fugan Temple: The Story of Chengdu’s Buddhist Heritage
BD Dipananda
23 June 2017
In the heart of the beautiful city of Chengdu is an archeological site that was once the illustrious Fugan Temple. The ruins of the once-grand
The Applied Chan Teachings of Master Lin-Chi
Gilbert M. Gutierrez
16 June 2017
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
Buddhistdoor View: Buddhist Hopes for China’s Silk Road Initiative
Buddhistdoor Global
12 May 2017
On 14–15 May, China will host a long-awaited summit on the Belt and Road Initiative, also known as One Belt, One Road. The initiative is the
Buddhist Art on Paper: The Unique Painting and Calligraphy Collection of Fan Keqin
Guoying Stacy Zhang
28 April 2017
When we talk about Buddhist art, one tends to think of sculptures in stone or bronze, or monumental caves and wall paintings. However, when Buddhism
Buddhism and Abundance: Monastery of Tranquillity and Peace (Jing’an Monastery) in Shanghai
Guoying Stacy Zhang
31 March 2017
Tradition and wealth at a historic Buddhist monastery
Lotus Tour of the Silk Road, 15–23 October 2016: Wuwei City Museum
Zephyr Chan
24 March 2017
A journey into the history of Buddhism in China
The Bodhi Group: Singing in Praise of the Buddha
Jack Meng-Tat Chia
10 March 2017
Music plays an integral role in the various traditions of Buddhism that exist in different parts of the world today. In Chinese Buddhism, scriptures and