The Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF), along with Indian, Japanese, and Mongolian partners, hosted its third Samvad (which, in Hindi, means … Read More “Mongolia’s Buddhist Diplomacy and India’s Union of Religious and Foreign Policy”
I have recently been recommending Sam Harris’ meditation app. Waking Up to some of my atheist friends who would not … Read More “Is Buddhism the Problem?”
(Inspired by Dr. Wayne Dyer) We must remember the good. So much of it is worth remembering. A garage where we park … Read More “Surrendering”
Bodhi Obfuscatus (Space Baby). By Michael Joo. From davidsenouf.com Since my schooldays I’ve been interested in exploring the discourse around … Read More “Confessional Artists: The Spiritual Vocation of Creative Professionals”
“Who said Hong Kong is too small? In size perhaps but not in its soul and personality. Every corner in … Read More “Why Hong Kong remains a pulsing hub of Buddhist inspiration”
Master Jingzong; English translation by Foyuan, edited by Fojin If a man finds faith in the Dharma in the course … Read More “Burn the Bridge After Crossing It”
What symbols do we recognize most in our corporatized world today? Logos like those of the apple of Apple Inc. … Read More “Book Review – “Symbols & Symbolism: Embrace Multiculturalism””
A stele of a Buddha or bodhisattva image in Purang in Ngari Prefecture, Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, exudes the courtly mystique and … Read More “Chösgyal: Kings of Old Tubo”
Master Jingzong; English translation by Chia Chang Wang, edited by Jingtu “Religion” here refers specifically to faiths that embrace a … Read More “Science and Religion”
I never bought the argument that sacred stories, figures, and themes should not be brought to pop culture media like … Read More “Pop Culture: The Case for A Greater Buddhist Presence”
