When Interfaith Means Double, Not Half
April 16, 2017
It’s been a festive few days for us. As a Hindu Tam Brahm married to a Malayalee Catholic, it’s been a busy week, from Palm Sunday mass to...
How A Seminary Struggles Amid Commercialized Spirituality
August 30, 2011
Just below the Tian Tan Buddha sits the Po Lin Monastery, originally established by three monks in 1924. Po Lin refers to “precious...
Seeking the Buddha’s Blessings
August 30, 2011
Since the guided tour on Day 2 proved to be so informative and productive, I opted for a tour on Day 3 as well, this time to Lantau island,...
An Unlikely Angel
June 28, 2009
I just finished Angels and Demons (finally) on Wednesday, a few weeks after the movie was released in theaters. The book beats the movie...
Why We Can “Seriously” Believe the Night is Darkest Just Before the Dawn
July 28, 2008
In the darkest of times, humanity continues to prevail, demonstrating acts of love, kindness and sacrifice.