Insurrectionist Theology: critical studies in religion, politics and culture

Insurrections: Critical Studies in Religion, Politics, and Culture Slavoj Zizek, Clayton Crockett, Creston Davis, Jeffrey W. Robbins, Editors [Editor: Creston Davis, the editor of the Insurrections series, is looking for material that covers Buddhist insurrectionist theory and critique. I have submitted my work “Outcastes as Activists: A Tantric Approach to Engaged Buddhism” for this series.] The intersection of religion,… Read More Insurrectionist Theology: critical studies in religion, politics and culture

As People of Color, We’re Not All in the Same Boat

We all have different places in the racial hierarchy. But we can still work together for justice. Rinku Sen August 27, 2014   |    This article appeared in the September 15, 2014 edition of The Nation. Roxanne Grimes and other union members, activists and students protest against proposed reductions in government funding of education in 2011. (AP Photo/Matt… Read More As People of Color, We’re Not All in the Same Boat

Trans*Buddhism: interview with transbuddhists.org

August 21, 2014 by Justin Whitaker I am honored this month to share an interview with the creators of transbuddhists.organd a guide to trans*competence (links below). Please read on and visit their website to find out more about how you can make Buddhism more inclusive. Who counts as “trans*” and why is it important for Buddhists today to understand the term? We… Read More Trans*Buddhism: interview with transbuddhists.org