Spending several days in beautiful Suzhou will lead you to surprising encounters with subtle connections between Chan and esoteric Buddhism
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Love, Hope, and Community: Buddhism in Malawi
Watch this space as BDG heads to Malawi, Africa, to shoot a documentary about the Dharma’s presence in the country
Two Bells: How Boxing led Me to the Buddha-dharma
When the spirit of Zen enters the boxer’s ring, and how the thrill of the fight led to the stillness of overcoming ego and suffering
Is It Bloody Worth It?
I saw blood in the kitchen. My grandmother (奶奶) had cut her finger while julienning vegetables. As a child, I couldn’t believe how it was possible. I had seen my grandfather (爷爷/爺爺) finely dice vegetables with alacrity as he prepared stir-fried dishes for his hungry grandson. Never once did I see him cut himself.
Getting a Kick Out of Life
I’ve never been fond of horses. They’re beautiful animals, but riding on them is an uncomfortable experience. They can also be dangerous. My karate teacher was knocked unconscious when he was violently kicked by his horse. When he eventually regained consciousness, that experience led him to reflect on the precarious nature of life. It’s what […]