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Concerning Right Speech
The path to providing wisdom, healing division, and creating peace
Uploaded 17 Mar 2017
<i>Buddhistdoor View</i>: The Morality of Lies and Falsehoods
Can falsehood be justified by compassionate intent?
Uploaded 12 Aug 2016
<i>Buddhistdoor View</i>: Hope and Meaning
ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) is terrifying for many reasons. It is particularly frightening because of its macabre appeal to youth around the world, who should have little reason to sneak aw
Uploaded 6 Mar 2015
Buddhist psychology and mental cultivation: The Noble Eightfold Path and the blissful state
1. Introduction Through intellectual, moral and spiritual perfection, the Noble Eightfold path leads to happiness, peace and freedom. It is the path that begins with moral conduct and leads to
Uploaded 11 Jul 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
Memories of a Mad Sage: A Review of <i>Crazy Wisdom</i>
Our review of the film Crazy Wisdom!
Uploaded 1 Mar 2012
Breaking the Habit: Buddhism and the Personal Aspects of Suffering
This is a shortened and edited version of an article I wrote for the recently published second volume of Book B. Book B is a contemporary series of books featuring articles about spirituality, art, an
Uploaded 7 Feb 2011
“No Chicken Soup for the Soul”: Terrorism, Social Issues, Manila, and Buddhism
Based in Hong Kong, Leung Man Tao is a respected commentator on a vast spectrum of social issues in China. After converting to Theravada Buddhism, he remarked: “Buddhism is not Chicken Soup for the So
Uploaded 1 Jun 2010
When Arguments Happen: Answering, Defending, and Debating Compassionately
“Politeness… is a demanding discipline; to convince others without recourse to the tricks of the demagogue or bully requires a high level of intelligence, especially when the audience is
Uploaded 28 May 2010
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