If communism is dead, can spirituality revive it?

[Editor: the following thesis, “communism as spirituality”, is a total revision of the way communism has been theorized and practiced historically, which has been overtly hostile toward any kind of spirituality or religion. However, perhaps this green revisionist communism is a welcome change. For the theistic language used here, one could easily substitute non-theistic Buddhist philosophy.] by PAUL TRITSCHLER 21… Read More If communism is dead, can spirituality revive it?

Why this gay Buddhist teacher is dubious about Buddhist refuge in the Trump era

BY PABLO DAS NOVEMBER 17, 2016 originally published in Lion’s Roar Last week, someone sent me a link to the LionsRoar.com article, “Buddhist Teachers Respond to Trump’s Presidential Win.” Several Buddhist teachers had written a paragraph or two offering their wisdom. As I read, I felt a very familiar disappointment and anger arising in me. While some of the… Read More Why this gay Buddhist teacher is dubious about Buddhist refuge in the Trump era

How to Survive the Election Apocalypse

These presentations from Josh Korda (When the Fit Hits the Shan) and Tommy Rosen (How to Avoid Relapse) can be useful guides for those of us affected by trauma, PTSD, addiction and depression in response to this election. From Josh Korda:   https://www.podbean.com/media/player/g3av2-64a93a From Tommy Rosen: We knew we wanted to stop.  We may have gone… Read More How to Survive the Election Apocalypse

The End of Growth III: Weimar Republic

It’s Worse Than You Think by Chris Hedges http://www.truthdig.com/report/item/its_worse_than_you_think_20161111 New York City police officers guard Trump Tower, President-elect Donald Trump’s Manhattan home. (Richard Drew / AP) Widespread social unrest will ignite when Donald Trump’s base realizes it has been betrayed. I do not know when this will happen. But that it will happen is certain. Investments… Read More The End of Growth III: Weimar Republic