Bhikkhu Analayo (b. 1962) was ordained as a Buddhist monk in Sri Lanka in 1995 and completed his PhD on satipatthana at the University of Peradeniya in 2000. Currently, he is primarily focused on meditation practice and contributes to the Encyclopaedia of Buddhism, among other scholarly projects. His work continues to bridge the teachings of … Read more
Jeff Wilson is a professor of religious studies and East Asian studies at Renison University College, part of the University of Waterloo. Wilson has authored several books and numerous articles exploring the intersection of Buddhism and North American culture. He teaches courses on Buddhism, religion in North America, East Asian religion, and religious studies methodology. … Read more
Stephen Batchelor (b. April 7, 1953) is a contemporary Buddhist teacher and writer, best known for his secular approach to Buddhism. He considers Buddhism to be a constantly evolving culture of awakening rather than a religious system based on immutable dogmas and beliefs. Buddhism has survived for the past 2,500 years because of its capacity … Read more
“You and your Buddha, why don’t you stick to the religion you were born with?” Jack Kerouac’s mother said when her son tried to explain Buddhism. This is exactly what Piper Ratliff feared her parents would say to her when she confessed to lying about her true motives for coming to Thailand. “She’s a religious … Read more
Ancient scriptures of Theravada Buddhism are one of the best ways to learn more about the Buddha’s teachings. And the most prolific writer in this field is Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi. A kindly man has observed that Buddhist monk Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi presents to the Western world the intellectual equivalent of the Hubble Space Telescope: Peering … Read more