‘Happiness’ as Explained
Ven. Nyanabodhi
17 August 2010
To the question why anybody in life does anything at all, the answer, undoubtedly, is to satisfy his or her mental and physical need/s. This
Being humble is itself a spiritual practice
Raymond Lam
25 July 2010
Whilst the concept of mindfulness has become universally accepted (often due to the amazing efforts of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh and his students), many
The Joy of Community
Raymond Lam
13 July 2010
It is difficult if not impossible to practice the way of understanding and love without a sangha, a community of friends who practice the same
Meditation: Stepping Back from the Tube
Raymond Lam
6 July 2010
The Catholic monk and supporter of Thich Nhat Hanh, Thomas Merton, once wrote about the mass American media: “When I did happen to pass in
The Buddhist search for fulfilment: The journey of the bodhisattva as “flourishing” in a world of suffering
Raymond Lam
16 April 2010
In classical Greek philosophy, the word eudemonia is translated as “flourishing,” a very special state of being that entails finding meaning, purpose, and satisfaction in one’s life
Compassion in a Hyperconnected World
Oscar Tang
1 April 2010
One might naively assume that, in an Information Age where current events are accessible through not only conventional news outlets but also grassroots media sharing
Buddhism and Secularism: The Wedding of Old and New
Ittoku
5 March 2010
The increasingly globalized world denotes more than just the spread of Western media and brands. It denotes the secularization of society, with the exception of
The Morality of Buddhist Precepts
Alastair Gornall
1 March 2010
Buddhist precepts are often discussed in moral terms. The five precepts of a layperson in particular provide a firm foundation in ethical conduct. For instance,
Ignore Self-entity: Cultivate the Mind
A. Barua
19 February 2010
Abstract Buddhism is the only world religion which does not recognize nor non-recognize the presence of any soul or self-entity. Whether a soul or a
The Sound of Silence
Alastair Gornall
1 December 2009
I have just returned from a silent meditation retreat in the north of England at Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey. It was fantastic to get away
An Introduction to Applied Buddhism
Buddhistdoor Global
8 October 2009
“Applied Buddhism” is the application of Buddhist teachings in our daily life. It is a broad umbrella under which all the essential aspects of life
Why Meditate?
Alastair Gornall
1 August 2009
For those who have experienced meditation I think we might all be able to relate with the following situation. We are sitting in a meditation