Short film (7mins) the making of a Kalachakra mandala.
History
Son master Chinul
Sentient beings deceive themselves through their own actions. They themselves perceive that “this is an ordinary man,” “this is a saint,” “this is oneself,” “this is someone else,”…
Peaceful Awareness by D. T. Suzuki
Reading this poem reminds me of Bodhidharma’s declaration to Eka: ‘On your behalf I have already bestowed on you peaceful awareness’ Without this special element in religion, shinjin or satori would not be possible.
Burma’s Saffron Revolution
I would like to talk to you about events in my country. The situation is so sad. I wish I knew the answer to stop all of this…
The Way of Tea, by Popchong Sunim
Do not gulp the tea but sip it slowly allowing its fragrance to fill one’s mouth. There is no need to have any special attitude while drinking except one of thankfulness. The nature of the tea itself is that of no-mind…
Tibetan Buddhist shrine room
This extraordinary Tibetan Buddhist shrine room is on public display for the first time. Plus the making of a Tibetan sand mandala…
Jikji, printed 1377. Buddhist book of dharma teachings.
Jikji, the oldest existing metal-plate printed book, is composed of dharma teachings, hymns, eulogies, epitaphs, prose and poetry by the seven Buddhas, 28 Indian patriarchs, 110 Chinese Chan (Zen) monks and one Silla-era Korean monk.
The life and adventures of a Chinese monk Hsüan-tsang
The life and adventures of a Chinese monk who made a 17-year journey to bring Buddhist teachings from India to China.
Buddhism now 