Buddhist-Islamic Friendship: Embracing Tolerance
Ruslan Yusupov
31 October 2014
When I read news about Gaza and Burma, among other places, I sometimes feel I might lose hope in humanity. Is there any space for
Buddhists can learn from the example of Turkish hospitality
Raymond Lam
6 August 2013
In the Abrahamic traditions, hospitality for guests and outsiders has always been central to religious practice and identity. Our generation today struggles to acquaint itself with
Two Buddhisms? Try ‘Inherited’ and ‘Acquired’ Buddhists
Prof. Suwanda H J Sugunasiri
1 May 2013
“Two Buddhisms?”, the interviewer asked me. “No”, I said, “there are as many Buddhisms as there are Buddhists”, I said. What I meant, of course,
Comparative Religion: A Buddhist perspective
Janaka Perera
22 April 2013
Editor’s note: This article was first published in the now-retired Bodhi Journal, Issue 9, September 2008. In the West, comparative religious studies is a way
Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh – A Man for All Faiths
Raymond Lam
8 March 2013
Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh is, beyond a trace of doubt, a spiritual and moral luminary for several generations. He walks a path of social
Buddhist Arahants: A comparative vision focusing on Acharn Mun
Dr. Lisa Kemmerer
4 February 2013
Dr. Lisa Kemmerer is a philosopher-activist dedicated to working against oppression, whether on behalf of the environment, nonhuman animals, or disempowered human beings. Her books
Buddhist-Muslim Dialogue at The University of Hong Kong
Raymond Lam
16 November 2012
Last week, we celebrated the fruits of our Buddhist-Muslim dialogue with the Anatolia Cultural and Dialog Society. In a way, a lot of it was
The Smouldering Paradigm Shift: Bushi Yamato Damashii’s Buddhist-Christian Journey
Adrian Gibb
13 November 2012
Adrian Gibb is a PhD candidate in Studies in Religion and History at the University of Queensland. He is also the coordinator of PAX (Progressive
Themes of Dialogue: Turkish culture, Buddhism, and Muslim friendship
Ittoku
26 October 2012
One of the most urgent initiatives in the world today is interfaith dialogue. Dialogue isn’t something theoretical, although it is a popular topic in theological
The Rupa and Form Manifestations Encountered in Turkey
Elsa Lam
15 October 2012
Original Chinese text: Elsa Lam Translation: Brenda Leung English Editing: Raymond Lam During the hot days of July and August, I took a trip to Turkey. Besides
Love and Compassion: Rumi’s Seven Pieces of Advice
Dr. Thomas Lau
15 October 2012
Original Chinese text: Dr. Thomas Lau Translation: Isabelle Tsang English editing: Dr. Thomas Lau This summer, the Anatolia Cultural & Dialog Centre of Turkey and
Under the Turkish Sky
Venerable Juetao
15 October 2012
Original Chinese text: Venerable Juetao Translation: Isabelle Tsang English editing: Cathy Ziengs The Turkish summer sky is azure and cloudless. The sun shines intensely, although