What to Look Forward to This Year
Raymond Lam Our BDG contributors and columnists, our Tea House bloggers, and I wish you a very happy new year … Read More “What to Look Forward to This Year”
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The Harp in the Crisp Wind: Intersections of Buddhism and Celtic Christianity
Raymond Lam In July 2015, I wrote a book review of Laurence Cox’s Buddhism in Ireland: From the Celts to the Counter-Culture … Read More “The Harp in the Crisp Wind: Intersections of Buddhism and Celtic Christianity”
Weaving Stories of Dharma and Joy
Raymond Lam Stories have been a beloved pastime of mine since I learned to read. In my childhood I devoured fiction of … Read More “Weaving Stories of Dharma and Joy”
The Sage, the Wayfarer, and the Treasure in the Desert
Raymond Lam Imagine an endless desert, sparsely populated by tribes struggling to survive in a hostile wasteland. Murmuring starts to circulate … Read More “The Sage, the Wayfarer, and the Treasure in the Desert”
Reflections on Quality of Life at a Buddhist Studies Conference
Raymond Lam Last Tuesday, the Buddhistdoor team returned to Hong Kong from Vancouver after attending the 6th Annual Tung Lin … Read More “Reflections on Quality of Life at a Buddhist Studies Conference”
Friendship and Identity: Who is Reuniting with Who?
Raymond Lam December last year was a delightful conclusion to 2015 for me because my best mates and I had organized a reunion in Ho Chi Minh … Read More “Friendship and Identity: Who is Reuniting with Who?”
Guan Yin Temple: Flower Ornament and Pure Land Vistas
Raymond Lam “Pay respects to the Buddha first, then to me,” advised my preceptor once, when we visited him at … Read More “Guan Yin Temple: Flower Ornament and Pure Land Vistas”
Dark Night of the Sentient Being
Raymond Lam A while ago I read a post on Facebook, titled Dark Night, which was sharing a passage written … Read More “Dark Night of the Sentient Being”
Venice of the East: The Beautiful Ruins of Ayutthaya
Raymond Lam Ayutthaya is a city situated at the heart of Thailand’s maritime and overland history. Its main attraction, Ayutthaya … Read More “Venice of the East: The Beautiful Ruins of Ayutthaya”
Why I Don’t Believe in Spiritual Experiences
Raymond Lam Some scientists and psychologists draw parallels between religious experiences and psychological illnesses and conditions, like epilepsy. We’re not … Read More “Why I Don’t Believe in Spiritual Experiences”