Venerable Wuling: “Rebirth in the Pure Land is up to each of us”
Raymond Lam
5 October 2012
It is said that your conditions determine your vocation in life. Sometimes, such a proverb overlooks the role that human hands play in dealing a
Want to be happy? Watch “Happy”!
Nina Müller
3 October 2012
“If you were the new leader of Hong Kong, what economic policies would you set up?” Generally, my students stare at me with blank faces
The Story behind the Kaṭhina Robe
Ven. Dr. Beligalle Dhammajoti
1 October 2012
Ka?hina and Ka?hina kusala What is meant by Ka?hina? The Pali term ‘Ka?hina’ means: strong, strength, hard, solid, rigid, powerful, firm, inflexible, and stiff. Therefore, Ka?hina kusala means: ‘very strong
Pema Choling Institute: Education and Empowerment for the Women of Bhutan
Christine Arpita
18 July 2012
Writer Christine Arpita works closely with Pema Choling to improve the lives and opportunities of nuns in Bhutan. It is 4:45 a.m. and the bell
A Secured Sacred Old Tradition
Ven. Priya Rakkhit
29 June 2012
Ven. Priyarakkhit takes us through the history, heritage, and daily significance of the alms-round taken by monks all over the world.— While going through the
Stupas – A Reflection on What They Symbolize
Buddhistdoor Global
7 May 2012
St?pas began in ancient times as dome-shaped mounds of earth or brick constructed to mark the passing of a great monarch. St?pas found in the
Metta Round the World Project
Bhante Mahinda
2 May 2012
http://www.mettaroundtheworld.org Message from Bhante Mahinda in Malaysia: “As we live in these times of great change and uncertainty we need to recognize the importance of
Buddhists Gathering in Australia
Pille Repnau Perth
1 March 2012
Scientists and Buddhist scholars gathered from all over the world for Buddhism in the Austral-Asian region at the first annual International Conference “Buddhism & Australia”. The
International Buddhist Confederation: A united global Buddhism?
Raymond Lam
21 December 2011
I had the privilege of being at the Global Buddhist Congregation from the 27th to 30th of November 2011, which brought Buddhists of almost every
The Global Buddhist Congregation 2011
Buddhistdoor Global
1 December 2011
India is a fitting locale to explore the growth and progress of living Buddhist communities around the world. The Global Buddhist Congregation (GBC) event was
Just a Little Awareness!
Ven. Rahulananda
1 September 2011
Most of the time in our life we do not do what we actually should do. Rather, we do what we think we should do.
Generosity, Right Livelihood and Appreciation: Reflections on Buddhist lay life
Raymond Lam
1 September 2011
Sometimes I feel that the choice to be a lay disciple in Buddhism matters just as much as choosing to be ordained. As laypeople we