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”
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”
Dear readers and friends of Buddhistdoor Global, After more than a decade based at the Buddhist temple Wang Fat Ching … Read More “Buddhistdoor Global Moves to New Premises”
This image, shot by photographer Ding Zuhe and called, “Monk’s Posture,” won first prize in the China category for National … Read More “Postcard from Raymond: “Monk’s Posture””
The darkness inspires awe, even as the divine faces around me are illuminated for my mortal eyes. The cavern’s patterns, … Read More “Postcard from Raymond: Holy Chamber”
Buddhism should not be peripheral to the Chinese Dream, that great and multi-dimensional project of national rejuvenation. The religion should … Read More “The Buddha’s Guiding Hand in the Chinese Dream”
Hello. I’m Justin Whitaker, a new North America Correspondent for Buddhistdoor Global. I thought I’d use my first contribution here … Read More “An Introduction”
Medieval China. The Tang dynasty has been toppled and from the chaos rises an incredible woman with a monastic courtier … Read More “Postcard from Raymond: The Phoenix and the Lion”
Short Stories About the Dharma in China Invoking the timeless and poetic themes of illusions, heartache, and dreams, Water’s Moon, … Read More “Water’s Moon, Mirror’s Flower”
Raymond Lam Recently I got a call from my Dharma sister: my preceptor is bedridden in hospital after suffering a … Read More “My Dear Master”
