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Kondañña’s Earth-shattering Education
Meditations on samsara
Uploaded 28 Apr 2017
Seon and the City
Exploring an 8th century temple amid the bustle and glamour of downtown Seoul
Uploaded 24 Dec 2015
Dealing with Pleasure
There are many statements in Buddhist literature that make pleasure sound like something we should totally avoid. It might take some careful reading to recognize that the threat isn’t pleasure itself,
Uploaded 16 Jan 2015
<i>Buddhistdoor View</i>: Interconnected Consumption
Perhaps you are reading this editorial on your mobile phone and are looking to upgrade to a new model. The Fairphone, made by a Netherlands-based social enterprise of the same name, is a worthwhile op
Uploaded 7 Nov 2014
Quiz ANSWERS - Life of the Buddha
  From the Life of the Buddha QUIZ:      1. Kapilavatthu/Kapilavasthu is a. An ancient kingdom in India   2. When and where was Prince Siddhattha born? a. On the ful
Uploaded 29 Aug 2013
The Four Foundations of Mindfulness Meditation
The practice of mindful meditation can provide a great host of benefits to anyone that actively pursues it, especially in a modern world full of enhanced stresses and defilements that so often remove
Uploaded 12 Jul 2013
An intriguing Buddhist exhibit in Central London
Raymond Lam reviews Mokspace’s “Wisdom and Compassion” Buddhist Group Art Exhibition   Across from the venerable British Museum (which itself houses a vast collection of Budd
Uploaded 20 May 2013
Sangharakshita's "The Religion of Art": Reconciling Buddhism with aesthetics
Jeffrey Martin reviews Sangharakshita's The Religion of ArtIf the goal of Buddhism is nirvana, or at least to live a life based on Buddhist principles, how does the creation or consumption of art lead
Uploaded 18 May 2013
Victimless Crimes – A Buddhist Response
Editor's note: This article was first published in the now-retired Bodhi Journal, Issue 12, June 2009.A crime is usually understood as the infringement of an established system of law of a commun
Uploaded 26 Apr 2013
Buddhist attitude to Wealth
Editor's note: This article was first published in the now-retired Bodhi Journal, Issue 7, March 2008. Introduction Buddhist economics is an important issue for the lay person as it is a daily concern
Uploaded 22 Apr 2013
Buddhist Arahants: A comparative vision focusing on Acharn Mun
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 I
Uploaded 4 Feb 2013
A Secured Sacred Old Tradition
Ven. Priyarakkhit takes us through the history, heritage, and daily significance of the alms-round taken by monks all over the world.--While going through the recorded Buddhist Canon, one can find sev
Uploaded 29 Jun 2012
Buddha Tang: Pure Land, Ch’an, and the Heritage of Chinese Buddhism
A tremendous portion of Chinese Buddhism’s rich inheritance is drawn from two traditions. On the one hand we have the deeply devotional Pure Land, where the Other-Power of Amitābha Buddha is invoked t
Uploaded 1 Jun 2012
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