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Solidity and Spirituality in the Works of Miya Ando
Manifesting the illusory nature of reality
Uploaded 23 Dec 2016
<i>Buddhistdoor View</i>: Reconciling Nationalism and Buddhism
Finding the middle way to a more inclusive future
Uploaded 5 Aug 2016
Printed Prayers: Japan’s First Woodblock-printed Buddhas
In the main hall of an elegant Pure Land Buddhist temple called Joruri-ji near the city of Nara in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, a row of nine gilded wood figures of the Buddha Amida (Skt. Amitabha) have s
Uploaded 17 Oct 2014
A History of Buddhism in Russia: Tensions with the Tsars
A face-off between Russia's Buddhists and imperial rulers
Uploaded 25 Nov 2013
A History of Buddhism in Russia: The Sangha and the Soviets
The conflict between Buddhism and Communism reaches a climax
Uploaded 24 Nov 2013
A History of Buddhism in Russia: Return to Saint Petersburg
The story of Russian Buddhism continues into the 21st century
Uploaded 23 Nov 2013
"Tracking Bodhidharma" takes us on a journey in China
Caitlin Dwyer reviews Andy Ferguson’s book "Tracking Bodhidharma"
Uploaded 2 Sep 2013
Buddha Touched the Earth: An Exploration of Engaged Buddhism
Green activist and writer John Seed shares his development of an ecological retreat aimed at helping students get back in touch with the Buddhist principles of natureBuddha Touched the Earth is the ti
Uploaded 25 May 2013
What is the Role of the Buddhist Sangha in the 21st Century?
We can see from the study of the Buddha’s earliest teachings in the vinaya-piṭaka, that he originally taught only dhamma necessary for the attainment of nibbāna. The dhammas such as the Four Nob
Uploaded 7 Jan 2013
"It was the first and last time we had any physical contact" - True Love and the Spiritual Life
Who better to teach us about love than a modern master who once found himself in the same turbulent situation? There are many who might wonder what a “non-attached” monk like Thich Nhat Hanh has to sa
Uploaded 1 Oct 2012
The Trendy Buddha: Skillful music for propagating Buddhism
As a religion that can claim to be truly ancient, Buddhism has displayed a remarkable adaptability to different cultures and epochs. Skilful means (upaya) denotes a certain clever and hardy attitude,
Uploaded 22 Jun 2012
Pathbreaking Grants To Harvard And Stanford Universities From The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Will Advance Understanding Of Buddhist Thought And Practice Across The United States
HONG KONG, October 3, 2011 — Mr. Robert Y. C. Ho, Chairman of the Board of The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation, today announced that the Foundation has expanded its initiatives to promote the
Uploaded 3 Oct 2011
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