buddhism

Author: Ven. Hiroshi Fujikura,
Secretary General of the Buddhist Summit World Buddhist Supreme Conference

The Buddhist Summit

Author: Minh Mun

The presence of Buddhism in over 2552 years is not long compared to other ancient religions in India and other places in the world, but it is not as young as some other religions that have appeared in or over the last 2000 years. One feature that helps the survival of Buddhism, its development, albeit a slow one in the world and its acceptance in any society is its adaptability, not only in its theories but also in its behavior and response!

Author: Sid Kemp

Biographical note:

Sid Kemp has been practicing Buddhist meditation since 1980. In 1985, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh asked him to share his practice with others. Sid has studied and practiced across the Buddhist spectrum, learning from the Vietnamese, Korean and Japanese Zen traditions, and also studying elements of Therevadin and Tibetan Buddhism. Since his pilgrimage to the birthplace of the Buddha in 2001, he has been integrating these many teachings while deepening his meditation practice.

Author: Bhikshuni True Jewel Adornment (Kaira Lingo)

Nearly two-hundred people attended this second retreat offered for people of color. Asian Americans, African Americans, Latinos, Native Americans and a small number of European American family members of people of color all came together to be peace, to practice resting and calming, and to look deeply to transform their suffering.

Author: Nguyen Can

Problems on Our Way to Human Economy

Is it off the mark if we put forward the role of Buddhism in our economy while our top economic managers are still proud of their successes recorded in recent years in our economy , which has revealed itself to be a fast developing , dynamic and attractive one to invest in ?

Is it appropriate to consider Buddhism a philosophy for human salvation or merely a religious doctrine among others in VN?

Author: Bhikkhuni Dr. Thich Nu Hue Lien

The engaged characteristic of the Buddhist teachings lies in its practicability. The priority for living beings is the problem of suffering, the concrete one. The Buddha taught the main points of the truth concerning humanity with its fetters and its liberation. He did not explain the problem not connected with the goal of happiness.

Author: Bhikshuni Chuehmen, Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Order

"Humanistic Buddhism is the mainstream of contemporary Buddhism," comments by Prof., Lai Yung-hai, Head of Department, Research Institute of Japanese Buddhism, and University of Nanjing.

Author: Rogier Hoenders,
Psychiatrist, Founder of the center of integrative psychiatry of Lentis, Netherlands.

I would like to thank the organizers of this important gathering for making all of this I am happy to be here and I am grateful to be given the opportunity to speak about something that is close to my heart. Also I would like to thank Lama Gangchen Rinpoche for all help and support these last four years.

No Harm

Author: Prof. Asanga Tilakaratne

Introduction

Author: Most Ven.Dr. Thich Tri Quang

This year the Great Celebration of the United Nations' Vesak Day (2008) marks an important turning point for the international Buddhist religion in general, especially for Vietnamese Monks, Nuns, and Buddhist disciples. Indeed, this event has elevated the vital role of Buddhism today by providing various values for harmony, peace, happiness, and friendship to the social lives of human beings on earth.