Buddhism

Buddhism, Science, and the West

Why do many of us assume that Buddhism and science are polar opposites—that Buddhist teachings are so paradoxical and mysterious they are not even meant to be understood? Is it possible instead that the teachings of Buddhism actually predate certain scientific conclusions the West is just now discovering?

The Bone that Changed China

法门佛寺(位于今天的陕西省,在中华人民共和国)自六朝末期(公元220-581年)建成以来一直是一个重要的佛教中心。这座寺庙因安放佛教遗物而闻名,据说是一根佛陀的指骨。这种遗物有神奇的疗效的名声,在唐朝(618-906)期间,当皇帝或皇后生病时,它数次被带到位于长安(今天的西安)附近的皇宫。During one procession from Famen to Chang’an, t