The Enlightenment Energy of the Buddha
Ven. Assaji Tanchangya
22 April 2013
Editor’s note: This article was first published in the now-retired Bodhi Journal, Issue 8, June 2008.Introduction In general when we talk about the Buddha, we
Buddhist Books in Hong Kong
MS Kim
1 February 2013
Buddhism entered into the Western zeitgeist a long time ago. People speak of trying to “be Zen” or maintaining “good karma” to various degrees of
A Book Review on ‘Buddha’
Dr. Lisa Kemmerer
19 January 2013
This review was originally published in the 3rd issue (April 2007) of retired Bodhi Journal. Dr. Lisa Kemmerer is a philosopher-activist dedicated to working against oppression, whether
Poetry and poignancy that pierces the heart and mind
Raymond Lam
1 August 2011
Buddhacarita or Acts of the Buddha Author: AsvaghosaTranslation and Commentary by E.H. Johnston, 2004 edition Asvaghosa was an ancient Indian dramatist and is one of
Rebel Buddha: Theory, Method, and Criticism in Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche
Raymond Lam
29 November 2010
Last week, Buddhistdoor held a lucky draw for Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche’s new book, Rebel Buddha (Shambhala, 2010). The ideas of this Generation X-esque manual presuppose the belief
The Making of Buddhist Modernism
Raymond Lam
1 November 2008
David L. McMahan, 2008, Oxford University Press David L. McMahan’s book The Making of Buddhist Modernism is a study of the new modes of discourse