Buddhistdoor View: Can Buddhists Use Satire?
Buddhistdoor Global
23 January 2015
Murder is abhorrent. Whatever one’s opinion of the Charlie Hebdo satirists and their line of work, the lethal violence against them was appalling. Yet, while
Is the Land of Bliss a Realm of Rewards or a Realm of Transformation?
Alan Kwan
26 June 2014
The title of my article was posed as a question in the Commentary of the Contemplation Sutra, written by Master Shandao, the de facto founder of
The ‘Six Pāramitās’: Spiritual Friend of a Bodhisattva
Bhikkhu Gyanabodhi
1 December 2013
Like committing oneself to a vow, the p?ramit?-s (P?li: p?ram?) are another most important aspect constituting the bodhisattva path in the Mah?y?na tradition. A bodhisattva begins his journey by taking
Revelation: The Unveiling of the Perfection of Wisdom and Pure Lands
Raymond Lam
8 October 2013
“When a revelation is communicated by a supernatural entity that is reported as present during the communication, it is called a vision.” – Michael Freze, Voices, Visions, and
Venerable Lama Lobzang, the visionary of the International Buddhist Confederation
Raymond Lam
18 June 2013
Behind the daily activities of the world’s Buddhist communities, a quiet milestone is being reached. This inconspicuous revolution will reach a climax on September the
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
The Impact of Mahayana Buddhism on Sri Lanka
Janaka Perera
22 April 2013
Editor’s note: This article was first published in the now-retired Bodhi Journal, Issue 8, June 2008. When examining the influence of Mahayana Buddhism in Sri Lanka it would
Nāgārjuna’s Śūnyatā Doctrine As Seen the MMK
Dipen Barua
22 April 2013
Editor’s note: This poem was first published in the now-retired Bodhi Journal, Issue 8, June 2008. It is a general assumption of the most scholars that
The Origin of Mahayana
Scott Quyen
22 April 2013
Editor’s note: This article was first published in the now-retired Bodhi Journal, Issue 8, June 2008. The Origin of Mahayana Mahayana cannot be considered apart from
Mahayana Optimism: Great Hope, Great Salvation
Ven. Upali Sraman
1 November 2012
We know that Mahayana tradition emerged as a consequence of some intellectual and philosophical divergences over some aspects of orthodox early Buddhism which is presently
Buddha loves Gaia: Mahayana Reflections on the Global Ecological Crisis
Raymond Lam
1 September 2011
Buddhism is a religion that respects and cares for the Earth. As they walk by the Buddha’s side, disciples do not forget that Mother Nature,
The purpose of life in Mahāyāna Buddhism
Raymond Lam
2 July 2011
Along with death, the purpose of the individual is a returning question in philosophy and an overriding concern in all religions. Even the contemporary idea