A Path to Peace: The Engaged Buddhism of Venerable Tajay Bongsa
During the Education and Buddhist Ministry Conference at Harvard Divinity School (HDS) in April 2015, Professor Charles Hallisey, Yehan Numata Senior Lecturer on Buddhist Literatures,
Buddhistdoor View: Renewing the Joy of Encountering the Other This Festive Season
By now, many of us will have seen the familiar Christmas images in advertisements, on billboards, and behind the glass windows of shops. The scenes
Buddhistdoor View: Preta, Materialism, and the Insatiable Appetite for “Things”
More than enough has already been written about Apple’s innovative marketing of the iPhone, from its successful debut in the global market as an “affordable”
The Third Annual Buddhism and Australia Conference 2014 in Perth
From 6 -7 February 2014, the 3rd International Conference Buddhism & Australia was held in Perth’s Trinity College, University of Western Australia. This annual Buddhist conference commenced with three welcome
Pleasure isn’t everything: Illnesses in a Kāmagavesi Society
The problems of the 21st century are at once different and similar to those of the ancient world. Modern humanity is rapidly accomplishing the results
“There’s a lot of catching up to do” – Full Interview with Karma Lekshe Tsomo
Editor’s note: Ven. Karma Lekshe Tsomo is the Branch and Chapter Coordinator of Sakyadhita International Association of Buddhist Women. In this series of seven questions
The Buddhist Understanding of Civilization
Editor’s note: This article was first published in the now-retired Bodhi Journal, Issue 13, September 2009.Venerable A. P. Buddhadatta in his English to P?li dictionary gives
We must humanize the demonized
In difficult economic times, when people are understandably scared and uncertain about their futures, it is an unfortunate human weakness to look for someone easy
The Magic of a Master Storyteller
What can a person anticipate when meeting a middle age white man in Asia wearing a long piece of brown cloth and no hair? His
Hong Kong University’s Centre of Buddhist Studies has a moral mission
Those who have seen the newest poster from The Hong Kong University’s Centre of Buddhist Studies will not necessarily like it. Judging from reactions both
Gay Marriage and Buddhism: A Simple Deal
Behind the tinkle of white cups is my aunt’s loud and confident voice, declaring that while gay marriage should be allowed, it shouldn’t be permissible