Sharing the Buddhist path in challenging times

Viewing perfection as a goal rather than a destination

Buddhists in Europe must lead by example in the face of appalling tragedy

Like committing oneself to a vow, the pāramitā-s (Pāli: pāramī) are another most important aspect constituting the bodhisattva path in the Mahāyāna tradition. A bodhisattva begins his journey by takin

In this two-part column series, we will visit the philosophical nuances and tensions in the thought of Shantideva, an important Indo-Tibetan philosopher (circa 8th century CE). To understand Shantidev

Wisdom and Means, Emptiness and Compassion: Philosophical Problems   In this column’s first segment, we explored how Shantideva’s idea of compassion, noble as it was, led to some very interesting q

Editor's note: This feature was first published in the now-retired Bodhi Journal, Issue 4, June 2007.   IntroductionMany Asian Mahāyānists have adhered to Pure land Buddhism (淨土) and conceive that it

I remember watching a friend perform once in a play. My friend played an ordinary pedestrian on the street, was in a scene where he handed over some money to a grateful beggar, played by ano

“What are the characteristics of energy? They are dynamism in action, competence in initiative, firmness of intention, a zestful mind, and perseverance in action.” – Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra, II, 946