Pearl Wu interfaces regularly with local staff, students, and outside groups like government and donors to make ACC Lesotho part of the community
culture
“Culture comes first” – The rich interface of Chinese and South African tradition and contemporary life
Exploring South Africa’s presence in Hong Kong with consul-general Mojalefa Mogono, and bringing Buddhist culture to South Africa
Ramala Sarma’s Assam Amulet: A new expression of Indian artistic heritage
Dr. Ramala Sarma introduces her new venture, which produces Buddhist items crafted from by the metal artisans of Sarthebari, Assam
Diamond in the Desert: Buddhism in the United Arab Emirates
Enjoy this summer project about Buddhist and Asian communities and arts and culture in the UAE: a “diamond in the desert”
The Loving Encounter Between Non-Selves: Dr. Kin Cheung Lee on a Complete Model of Buddhist Counselling
Interview with Dr. Kin Cheung Lee, author of the first comprehensive book on a framework of Buddhist counselling
Rootless Cosmopolis: The Hong Kong Story
A marquee exhibit at Hong Kong’s M+ museum for contemporary art showcases the city’s dramatic and evocative changes since the 60s
Is Buddhism Now A Canadian Religion? Part Two
Part Two of Durgesh Kasbekar’s analysis of the present situation of Buddhism in Canada
Is Buddhism Now a Canadian Religion?
Part One of Durgesh Kasbekar’s analysis of the present situation of Buddhism in Canada
Soka Gakkai in Latin America: New Frontiers for Women
The worldwide organization of Soka Gakkai is classed as a “new religious movement,” which is characterized by lay leaders and pastors, a vibrant and proactive missionary philosophy, and a core message that is easily replicable and attractive. In Soka Gakkai’s hermeneutic, the Lotus Sutra is the core scripture that contains the essence of the Buddha’s […]
A Circle of Buddhist Democracies: India’s Buddhist Strategy for Asia
In May’s Indian elections, PM Narendra Modi’s BJP fared considerably well, indirectly securing a mandate for its Buddhist diplomacy. This “quiet” exercise of power began several years ago in September 2015, with the Vivekananda International Foundation’s (VIF) first Samvad conference. For this event we were taken to the diplomatic enclave of Chanakyapuri in New Delhi, […]