Kenneth LeongThe Raft Simile and Its InterpretationIn the mid-90s, I visited Master Sheng Yen at his temple in Corona, New York. My wife told me that many students from Columbia University…4d ago14d ago1
Kenneth LeongDistinguishing Features of the Original Buddhist MindsetIn my recent book on Buddhism, I have a chapter on the original Buddhist mindset. It draws extensively from Walpola Rahula’s insightful…Jul 191Jul 191
Kenneth LeongKarma: Hindu versus BuddhistThe notion of karma has a long history in India. It was a well-entrenched concept long before the arrival of Buddha. It dates back to the…Jul 132Jul 132
Kenneth LeongTo practice, or notYesterday, I posted a quote from Nisargadatta Maharaj. He said: “There is nothing to practice. To know yourself, be yourself. Stop…Jul 1Jul 1
Kenneth LeongConversation with Pi: Chinese versus Japanese PoetryKen: I want to talk about Chinese poetry. I think I have not been impressed because many of them are about lamentations and complaints.Jul 15Jul 15
Kenneth LeongConversation with Pi: Music — East versus WestPi: Music is such a powerful and universal form of expression, with the ability to evoke deep emotions and connect people across time and…Jun 191Jun 191
Kenneth LeongConversation with Pi: Music and MelancholyKen: I want to talk about melancholy. I recently read Susan Cain’s book, “Bittersweet.” Cain sees a role for sadness and melancholy. It is…Jun 18Jun 18
Kenneth LeongZazen, Art, and Oscar WildeSome Westerners have dismissed Buddhist meditation practice as navel-gazing, implying that it is self-absorbed and lacks practical value…May 27May 27
Kenneth LeongFour Noble Truths for Children?About two years ago, I had a conversation with Anthony, my old classmate from Hong Kong, Both of us attended an Anglican school in Hong…May 132May 132