Leaf Pile
Five months after you came into the world, you discovered the fawnbrown mystery of brittle leaves in December. Back when the winterswere … Read More “Leaf Pile”
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Putting My Son to Bed
There are moments so sacred that I can only share them in a poem. When I am reading tomy son in his … Read More “Putting My Son to Bed”
Fathers and Sons: The Buddha and King Suddhodana
This Sunday will be Father’s Day in Hong Kong. Most young people, luckily, will get to enjoy the 18th with … Read More “Fathers and Sons: The Buddha and King Suddhodana”
Who knows what else might come?
Ratnadevi ‘Ready’, called the egg when it was laid. ‘Now I’m ready!’ called the tadpole when it had hatched. ‘Now … Read More “Who knows what else might come?”
My Journey to Become a Monk
In Bangladesh, a short term monastic experience is highly regarded by every male Buddhist. Some join the monastic order permanently … Read More “My Journey to Become a Monk”