It had been about five years since I visited Ajanta, one of the oldest surviving complexes of rock-cut caves carved … Read More “Postcard from Raymond: Entering a Sanctuary of Sanctity (Cave 2, Ajanta)”
“Arise, victorious hero, caravan leader, Debtless one, and wander the world. Let the Blessed One teach the Dharma, There will … Read More “Integrating the Caravan Leader and Junzi in Buddhist Leadership”
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”
Master Huijing; compiled by Householder Fo’en, English translation by Malcolm Valaitis, edited and adapted by Householder Jingxing When Shakyamuni Buddha … Read More “The Three Time Frames of Karma (Part 1)”
In July I read the account of a philosopher spending time at the famous Trappist monastery called the Abbey of … Read More “In Praise of the Monastic Experience, a Taste of Chinese Buddhism”
This will always be one of my most beloved recipes, given my lifelong attachment to potato dishes. They are the … Read More “Potato Wedges”
Master Jingzong; English translation by Foyuan, edited by Fojin A cook who cannot prepare a dish without any seasoning is … Read More “A Cook and a Dharma Master”
Photo: Maithuna, Eastern Ganga dynasty, 13th century Orissa, India The notion of the eternal union of man and woman spawned … Read More “Maithuna in Buddhist Art”
Amid the turmoil and scandal of the contemporary political world, many eyes are turning toward China as a natural counterbalance … Read More “China’s Harmony and Freedom from Fear”
As I reflect on the outpouring of ingenuity, resilience, and collective hope involved in the Thailand cave rescue miracle, I … Read More “Buddhism and the Thailand Cave Miracle”
