Reflections on the experience of celebrating Vesak at Borobudur

A travelogue of celebrating Vesak in Indonesia

The history and relevance of Japan’s most visited Buddhist temple

Exploring an 8th century temple amid the bustle and glamour of downtown Seoul

Enhancing communal harmony at the end of the annual rains retreat

The Southeast Asian countries Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar are known for their many colorful and enjoyable festivals. One of the most popular is Magha Puja or Sangha Day, an important Buddhis

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Praises to the Twenty-One Taras—aspects of the Swift Savioress, the feminine manifestations of enlightenment, who protect living beings from epidemics, wars, famines, bad dreams, insanity, and other m

“I named the shop after my father, in a manner of speaking,” reflects Cynthia Hui. The founder and current Marketing Manager of Han Li (漢礼) watches me proudly as I admire the assorted yet remarkably u

  Finding places in Hong Kong that provide services in English can be a bit of a tall order.  Religious organizations are no exception.  For one reason or another, the language has nev

Dr. Lisa Kemmerer is a philosopher-activist dedicated to working against oppression, whether on behalf of the environment, nonhuman animals, or disempowered human beings. Her books include In Search o

What does Chinese New Year mean to me? First, it is the power hoses that one begins to notice… these are not your ordinary garden-variety hoses with a spray nozzle attachment… but mo