Can we imagine a space of really radical freedom? Buddhism as Ideology: Ken Jones identifies five characteristics of ideology: Solidifies the objectivity of mere ideas into subjectively freighted articles of … Continue reading →
I uploaded a new track produced on my iPad with Novation’s brilliant Launchpad. I soloed over the track with my “electric ukulele”, a cheap guitar synth that was designed as a controller for … Continue reading →
Discrimination and destitution defines this vulnerable community. by Zack Ford, published in thinkprogress.org Trans activist Madison White stands with others advocating for change in North Carolina. CREDIT: Brian Gomsak/AP Images On … Continue reading →
Greg Snyder, Zen teacher, at the second conference on Buddhism and Race at Harvard Divinity School, said “The Buddha asked us to be critically engaged. We talk a lot about being … Continue reading →
I finally got to watch this talk by Jnanamitra, given at the first Triratna Gender Diverse Buddhists retreat at Adhisthana in the UK. What a fantastic story! One of the … Continue reading →
Buddhism is not the dharma. Buddhism is a religion, an institution. The dharma is not a religion. It has no such boundaries. The dharma is limitless. The dharma is not … Continue reading →
“This is not draining the swamp. It’s stocking it with alligators.” ‘Whiteface’ is the theatrical use of white face paint to portray a racialized-white character. I use it in this … Continue reading →
All things that are unhealed moved in loops. In simple terms a loop is stuck trauma that keeps on repeating itself. We are stuck in many loops: personally, in our … Continue reading →
‘Whiteface’ is the theatrical use of white face paint to portray a racialized-white character. I use it in this post as the Trump campaign’s exploitation of the racialized-white rage of poor … Continue reading →
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