Other-Power in Pure Land Buddhism
Ven. Zhi Sheng
5 July 2013
One of the main discussions around Pure Land Buddhism is that of Other Power versus Self Power. Indeed one of the major criticisms of Pure
Chinese Buddhist Movement Brings 6 Steps to a Happy, Healthy and Fulfilling Life
Ven. Zhi Sheng
6 May 2013
Some years ago in the city of Da Tong in Shaanxi Province in China a local made some suggestions to an ill neighbour as to
Chinese Buddhism: A Way for global peace, happiness, harmony and prosperity
Malcolm Hunt
4 May 2013
During the 17th National Congress of the Communist Party of China President Hu Jintao emphasized the importance of reviving the Chinese culture for future development. President
A Retreat at Zhen Ru Chan Monastery
Eric Johns
30 April 2013
Zhen Ru Chan MonasteryCloud Abode MountainJiangsi ProvinceChina 2012 Thursday, 8th November I woke up in a cold, simple but clean room to the sound of
A Tour of China – A Series (4): Shenzhen Retreat, Nov. 2012
Eric Johns
30 April 2013
Editor’s note: Eric Johns (Dharma name: Hin Lic) is a lay Buddhist who chronicled his retreats and visits to masters in China throughout the latter months
Restoring the Original Face of Pure Land Buddhism
Raymond Lam
25 April 2013
Behind the simple invocation of “Namo Amitabha Buddha” (nianfo) awaits the keys to Amitabha Buddha’s Land of Bliss (Sukhavati). According to Master Shandao (613 – 681),
Synergy or Collision: University students encountering Buddhism in China
Dr. Bill Mak
17 April 2013
Editor’s note: This feature was first published in the now-retired Bodhi Journal, Issue 3, April 2007. In this paper, my goal is to examine the
A Review of the Buddhist History and Current State of Buddhism in China
Kooi Su Chow
17 April 2013
Editor’s note: This feature was first published in the now-retired Bodhi Journal, Issue 3, April 2007. Introduction The efflorescence of Chinese Buddhism reached its summit during
Meditation for Rebirth in Pure Land of Amitābha Buddha
Kooi Su Chow
17 April 2013
Editor’s note: This feature was first published in the now-retired Bodhi Journal, Issue 4, June 2007. Introduction Many Asian Mah?y?nists have adhered to Pure land
The Festival of Pure Brightness is a chance to protect tradition
Ittoku
1 April 2013
This April will see the annual Chinese festival of Qingming: more commonly known in China as the occasion to tend to our ancestors’ graves and burial
The Chinese Buddhist Encyclopedia
Cathy Ziengs
20 March 2013
To meet the man named Vello Väärtnõu is to encounter a personal force with a steady burn of passion and strong sense of mission and
A Tour of China – A Series (3): Shenzhen Retreat, Nov. 2012
Eric Johns
11 March 2013
Editor’s note: Eric Johns (Dharma name: Hin Lic) is a lay Buddhist who chronicled his retreats and visits to masters in China throughout the latter months