Finding the middle way to a more inclusive future

When I read news about Gaza and Burma, among other places, I sometimes feel I might lose hope in humanity. Is there any space for peace and trust? Is there any place where tolerance can be a fact of l

In Buddhist Studies, a narrative I believe to be erroneous dominates the sub-discipline of Indo-Tibetan research. The story goes that Buddhism disappeared from the Indian subcontinent completely after

Travel, in the younger sort, is a part of education; in the elder, a part of experience.   --- Francis Bacon (1561-1626)   The Mahindarama Buddhist Temple is located in the beautiful city of Penang

Introduction   A keen observation on Buddhism in the region of Indo-Bangla shows a pendulous motion. Buddhism originated in this territory in the 6th century BCE and it quickly grew due to a m

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

Interview with the first secretary general of the IBC

In a recent Hong Kong University seminar titled “Buddhism’s position in the 21st Century” (二十一世紀佛法的定位), Ven. Hin Hung and his guests (Ven. Dhammapala, author Leung Man Tao, and upasako Walter Ngai) de

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

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

Editor's note: Shveitta is a life coach and a regular contributor to Buddhistdoor International. Her column is devoted to all that she has learnt about happiness. According to

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

Becoming a part of the Centre You too, can be part of our Centre. We welcome you. There are several ways you can join us:   Be a student      We offer: ·          A taught Master of Buddhist St

One of the most urgent initiatives in the world today is interfaith dialogue. Dialogue isn’t something theoretical, although it is a popular topic in theological seminaries and philosophy depart