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Death stands as a foundational element at the very genesis of the Buddhist path. Canonical texts … The Buddhist Contemplation of Mortality: Traditions, Rituals, and Contemporary RelevanceRead more

Returning to the United States in the lead-up to the 2020 election, after an extended period … The Enduring Power of Inner Peace Amidst Societal DiscordRead more

A profound quote from Taizan Maezumi Roshi, a renowned Zen Buddhist master, encapsulates a core human … The Illusion of Freedom: Canine Companionship and the Human ParadoxRead more

In the immediate aftermath of a catastrophic climate event that has unleashed devastating flash floods and … Buddhist Organizations Mobilize to Aid Victims of Devastating Climate Emergency in Nepal and TibetRead more

The acclaimed South Korean poet Lee Seong-bok, renowned for his profound explorations of existence, continues to … Indeterminate Inflorescence: Lee Seong-bok’s Enigmatic Elegies to ImpermanenceRead more

Hiromi Ito, a celebrated Japanese poet renowned for her unflinching explorations of pregnancy, childbirth, and female … Reading the Heart Sutra: A Poet’s Meditations on Mortality and FamilyRead more

An exhibition at the Museum of East Asian Art in Cologne fundamentally challenges conventional perceptions of … Living Images: The Active Life of East Asian Devotional ArtRead more

The profound and multifaceted relationship between Japanese culture and the ephemeral phenomenon of rain is brought … Water of the Sky: A Dictionary of 2,000 Japanese Rain WordsRead more

Everything is a matter of habit and familiarity – our emotions, outlook, behavior, and so on. … The Power of Habit: Cultivating Mindfulness and Vigilance to Overcome Emotional AfflictionsRead more

Kyoto, Japan – Nestled within the serene embrace of Daitoku-ji, a revered temple of the Rinzai … A Modern Retelling of a Ghost Story About the Legendary Tea Master Sen no RikyuRead more