Thoughts on the first Carmelite-Buddhist interfaith dialogue

Chinese Buddhism's contribution to fighting climate change

In some countries in Asia Buddhism still takes the form that it has assumed for well over a thousand years. Due to its long-standing tradition, many people believe that as a religion it has always bee

The name “Eldrick Tont Woods” probably doesn’t ring a bell in anyone’s mind, even though it’s the given name of a modern-day legend. Add in a few white balls, a lush

Our conversation with Ven. Hin Hung on the future of Buddhism.

Happiness is something we all long for. Yet, a state of happiness, once obtained, is difficult to sustain. What makes happiness sustainable? How can we stay relaxed and happy in this world of constant

Venerable K. Anuruddha graduated from the University of Ceylon in 1963, obtaining an honours degree in Pali and Buddhist Studies, with Eastern Philosophy and Psychology as his subsidiary subjects. In

The first time that I met the most Venerable Professor Kākkāpalliye Anuruddha was at the 2010 Master of Buddhist Studies (MBS) orientation day at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) (1). It was also the

If you ever visit a Buddhist monastery, the chances are you will come across some of the happiest people you have ever met. Monks and nuns stroll about their daily routine in graceful, deliberate mann

This exclusive series of interviews celebrates the Meditative Praxis conference held at The University of Hong Kong from the 24th to the 25th of August, 2013. Sponsored by Tung Lin Kok Yuen, the confe

In the Abrahamic traditions, hospitality for guests and outsiders has always been central to religious practice and identity. Our generation today struggles to acquaint itself with the life-giving pow

Those who have seen the newest poster from The Hong Kong University’s Centre of Buddhist Studies will not necessarily like it. Judging from reactions both online and off, the general reception a

Last week, we celebrated the fruits of our Buddhist-Muslim dialogue with the Anatolia Cultural and Dialog Society. In a way, a lot of it was hot air. I’ve personally never been to Turkey. I neve

 “The Buddha taught the root cause of suffering and provided the key to its cessation. He exposited the law behind the arising of phenomena, observed things as they truly are, and imparted wisdom that