About us
【Buddhistdoor Web】Team Members
Buddhistdoor is one of the largest Buddhist portals in the world, sharing the Buddhist way of life with a global audience.
It was first launched in the autumn of 2006, with the help of the Centre of Buddhist Studies of the University of Hong Kong, upon the request of Tung Lin Kok Yuen. The result has been spectacular - not only has it helped realize the dream of Mr. Robert H.N. Ho to share the Buddhist teachings with all sentient beings, but it has also made use of the concept of ‘E-Buddhist learning’ to suit the needs of the cyber generation.
Buddhistdoor continues to grow and adapt to suit the diverse needs of its users. The past few years has witnessed Buddhistdoor develop into a professional portal with our own in-house production team, including specialist editors, reporters and website designers.
The Buddhistdoor Advisory Board was set up to provide creative ideas and a strategic direction for future development. The Board is comprised of Mr. Robert Yau Chung Ho, Venerable Hin Hung, Venerable Dhammapala, Ms. May Lau, Mr. Tom Polin, Mr. Leung Man Tao, Mr. Sallust Yeung and Ms. Lisa Yeung.
As a point of entrance to the world of Buddhism, our goal is to promote and share Buddhist spirituality by offering a general introduction to a broad range of doctrines and practices, as a platform for promoting communication and solidarity between different traditions. Utilizing the reach of the internet, Buddhistdoor aims to reflect and celebrate the diversity between various traditions, schools and cultures. It hopes to promote for the sake of all disciples and those interested in the principles of ‘Informing,’ ‘Communicating’ and ‘Learning.’
Informing
Buddhistdoor shares the Dharma in both English and Chinese. Its English wing is called Buddhistdoor International (BDI) and is jointly managed by Ven. Dhammapala and its London editor, Raymond Lam.
Communicating
"Global Events" provides a platform for Buddhist organizations to upload their activities, and for users to be updated with the latest details of current and upcoming local events. There is unlimited space in the “Wisdom Blog” section for registered bloggers to communicate, share or touch base with like-minded friends from across the world. Buddhistdoor also offers an extensive range of free e-cards (ie, greeting cards).
Learning:
Buddhistdoor’s “Buddhist Dictionary” contains over 140,000 entries, featuring terms and phrases in Pali, Sankrit, English and Chinese. The “Video Channel” and “Audio Channel” have extensive repertoires of media files, including songs and movies, as well as talks, seminars, chanting, performances and ceremonies
With deep gratitude, we would like to thank everyone who has visited, supported or contributed to Buddhistdoor. We would also like to express our sincere thanks to the programmers at theOrigo Limited for their professional assistance and support. We are confident that the re-launched Buddhistdoor.com website will provide improved services, greater benefits to our users, and touch a larger body of visitors from across the globe.
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News and Articles
Buddhistdoor offers a vast trove of Buddhist writing unsurpassed in diversity and volume. Whether you want Buddhist-related news, features or updates on contemporary issues, Buddhist Door is your one-stop destination for the most up-to-date information incorporating the Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana traditions and the Western world. Includes broad coverage of relevant photojournalism and an extensive archive of previously published articles.
New Lotus
Addressing in contemporary language a variety of themes in Buddhist Studies, along with a range of media like light stories, comics, and interviews, New Lotus is the online bulletin and newsletter of Buddhistdoor. Subscription is completely free, and subscribed members receive every week a newsletter with the latest highlights and events.
Video Channel
Our extensive video archivefeatures dharma-talks, seminars, ceremonies, and a variety of other Buddhist-related events hosted by Buddhist monks and clergy, researchers and respected lay Dharma teachers. It also contains a number of Buddhist-themed movies and television series.
Audio Channel
Our Audio Channel is Buddhist Door’s most popular section and has something for everyone. From melodious sutra chanting to insightful Dharma talks with a personal touch, it offers an abundance of resources for calming the mind, brightening ones mood and uplifting ones spirits.
Global Events
Keep up to date with major current and upcoming Dharma talks, Buddhist festivals, conferences, and exhibitions across the world. Includes local settings, enabling you to access more detailed information on events in your area or region.
Wisdom Blog
This section provides you with the facility to start your own spiritual blog with unlimited space and a large network of fellow writers. We have all the tools you need to begin blogging straight away.
Buddhist dictionary
Buddhist door’s dictionary database contains the world’s largest number of Buddhist terms, encompassing detailed definitions of Pali, Sanskrit, Chinese, and English language vocabulary and phrases. It has particular advantages in the areas of efficiency, user friendliness and accessibility on account of its unique search-by-letter and accent options.
Digital Archive
Buddhist door contains the largest digital archive of sources documenting the history of Buddhism in Hong Kong. Prepare to be surprised by the uniqueness, breadth and diversity of Hong Kong’s Buddhist heritage!
Buddhist Treasures
We have a vast array of special items for you to access or download free of charge, including useful links, e-books, wallpapers and literature updates.
