The first in a special series introducing Chan Buddhist concepts

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

When you see the word sustainability, what associations come immediately to mind? This term is having its moment in the spotlight of public awareness, along with other words like mindfulness and welln

Introduction   Koan is a Chan case study that is to be intuitively contemplated to awaken Gnosis. It may be formatted in the forms of story, dialogue, question and statement. Gnosis is self-discover

Introduction For people who try to adopt a scholastic approach to Buddhism, the issue of “rebirth” often poses a vexing problem. Initially, one may try to dismiss it as superstition and unscientific

Separating morality from precept-taking

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