When Nature Devours Civilization
Last night I watched Wind River, director Taylor Sheridan’s intense film about the disappearance and murder of a Native American … Read More “When Nature Devours Civilization”
Category: Raymond Lam
Confessional Artists: The Spiritual Vocation of Creative Professionals
Bodhi Obfuscatus (Space Baby). By Michael Joo. From davidsenouf.com Since my schooldays I’ve been interested in exploring the discourse around … Read More “Confessional Artists: The Spiritual Vocation of Creative Professionals”
The House of Sakya: Ratna Vajra Rinpoche’s Life of Joy and Responsibility
Enthronement ceremony of Ratna Vajra Rinpoche on 9 March 2017 Ratna Vajra Rinpoche speaks quietly, slowly, and gently. His careful … Read More “The House of Sakya: Ratna Vajra Rinpoche’s Life of Joy and Responsibility”
The Primordial, Noble Life with Khenchen Tsewang Gyatso Rinpoche
Lower Palyul Monastery, Tibet. From wikipedia.org The story of the Palyul Dzogchen lineage begins, institutionally, at Palyul Monastery, one of … Read More “The Primordial, Noble Life with Khenchen Tsewang Gyatso Rinpoche”
Spiritual Colossi: Buddhism and Christianity in China and America
As the United States launches its long-awaited trade war against China, I wonder whether something subtler, but just as significant, … Read More “Spiritual Colossi: Buddhism and Christianity in China and America”
Why Hong Kong remains a pulsing hub of Buddhist inspiration
“Who said Hong Kong is too small? In size perhaps but not in its soul and personality. Every corner in … Read More “Why Hong Kong remains a pulsing hub of Buddhist inspiration”
The True Friend
Original story in Chinese by Prof. Lee Chack-fan; retold by Raymond Lam There is an old fable, a story about … Read More “The True Friend”
Celebrating Vesak at Hong Kong’s Sri Lankan Buddhist Cultural Centre
Last month, I had a truly inspiring and uplifting Vesak (the annual celebration of the Buddha’s life) among Hong Kong’s … Read More “Celebrating Vesak at Hong Kong’s Sri Lankan Buddhist Cultural Centre”
Postcard from Raymond: The World is Your Temple
I have a beautiful portable shrine that is dedicated to the worship of Amitabha Buddha, the central Buddha of the … Read More “Postcard from Raymond: The World is Your Temple”
Bridging China and Japan, the Buddhist Way
It’s the rawest of sensitive matters, the heaviest of historical burdens. I am referring to the shadow of past pain, … Read More “Bridging China and Japan, the Buddhist Way”