The Ithacan

Commentary: Buddhists struggle with holidays on campus

By Kevin Walker • November 13, 2013

People often ask whether Buddhists have holidays. The answer is yes, but most of the time I have difficulty explaining how we celebrate our holidays. It is not what many outside the religion would perceive...

Commentary: Buddhist doctrine challenges traditional concept of self

By Kevin Walker • February 7, 2013

The doctrine of no-self in Buddhism is one of the most important teachings for anyone who is interested in Buddhism to understand. However, no-self is also one of the most misinterpreted doctrines.

Spiritual communities grow on campus

By Chloe Wilson, Staff Writer • March 8, 2012

Junior Christopher Accardo, president of the IC Buddhist Community, leans back in his chair in the administrative office of Muller Chapel. He pushes a calendar toward the end of the desk.