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Rarely does a story about another person contain so much heart. After reading Dipa Ma, you feel you have actually met her - and you will never forget her.    – Paul Ha

Behind the simple invocation of “Namo Amitabha Buddha” (nianfo) awaits the keys to Amitabha Buddha’s Land of Bliss (Sukhavati). According to Master Shandao (613 - 681), the recitation of this sextet o

Editor's note: Shveitta is a life coach and a regular contributor to Buddhistdoor International. Her column is devoted to all that she has learnt about happiness. According to

“By logic, by reasoning or by eloquent words alone that act of going forth into homelessness can certainly not be argued or explained. But whoso sees this law, whoso sees this truth, no longer asks fo

Amidst the peaceful, tranquil ambience of the 6-day meditation retreat “Peace of Mind and How to Achieve It”, a charismatic and spirited voice roams the main shrine and alleyways of Wang Fat Ching She

Two Important Benefits   Mariusz touched on two of the more important benefits of a systematic and guided self-development. Firstly, accomplishments produce well-being and inner peace. Wellbeing an

Introduction   Mariusz Popieluch wrote a second unveiling article on the philosophy of life pertaining to ‘Authority and Guidance’. His philosophical thought resonates with what I have been presen

Last Thursday there was a debate held about the relevance of classical music in contemporary British society. The motion at the Cambridge Union was aptly put as, “this house believes classical music i