Reflections by Successive Editors and Staff Members

Abstract

On the occasion of the fortieth anniversary of Vajra Bodhi Sea, my heartfelt congratulations to its editor and staff, and also to all those in the past who have worked very hard for its success as a premier Buddhist publication. The current editor-in-chief, Dharma Master Heng Mao, recently reminded me that I had been the fi rst president of VBS and asked me to write a few words about how it began. Before doing so, I want to make clear that, despite my fancy sounding title, I personally can claim little credit for VBS’s success. In my case it was more a matter of the Venerable Master giving me an undeserved high hat to wear. In the early days of the publication, all I did was submit a few short translations. And then later on, I would submit an occasional article or translation. That’s all.