Munisha: What Is A Woman?
Munisha gives a talk about women and Buddhism for International Women’s Day, at the Manchester Buddhist Centre, March 7th 2015
17th Karmapa: I Am Not A Buddhist
I’ve been reading the Karmapa’s book, The Heart is Noble: Changing the World from the Inside Out, particularly Ch. 10. “Spiritual Paths: Integrating Life and Spirituality”. The Karmapa says some very … Continue reading
Alycee Lane: A Different Kind of Labor
[Editor: Engage! welcomes author Alycee Lane, who submitted this article as a reflection on Labor Day in the USA.] It is “quiet time” as I write this, a misnomer if … Continue reading
17th Karmapa: Engaged Buddhism as a Humanist Spirituality
I would like to respond to the thoughtful critiques that people have posted of a recent post, “Buddhism as a Practice, Not a Religion.” I appreciate the critiques because it … Continue reading
Dancing Buddhas: Triratna’s Buddhafields Festival in the UK
Dancing Buddhas is a 30 minute film about the team of people who help to build one of the UK’s most eco friendly and inspiring Buddhist led festivals. We go … Continue reading
Russell Brand: From Addiction to Recovery
Russell Brand’s documentary, From Addiction to Recovery, on the nature of addiction and society’s response to addiction, is gutsy and intelligent. He makes a plea for compassion and treatment for addicts. He argues that … Continue reading
Buddhism As a Practice, Not A Religion
I don’t view Buddhism as a religion, and I refuse to practice it that way. By “religion”, I mean in the usual Western sense, being one’s main system of belief and spiritual … Continue reading
Atlantic Meditation Group Aug. 28 6:30 PM
This a friendly reminder that our third meditation lesson (out of ten) will be held on this Friday, 28th August from 6.30pm onwards at Dalhousie Multi-faith centre. With Metta, Atlantic … Continue reading
Meta Buddhist Inquiry Starts Again Friday Sept. 4 HFXCL
Meta Buddhist Inquiry is starting again on Friday Sept. 4 at the Halifax Central Library. See event on FB at link: https://www.facebook.com/events/858892760868759/ Meta Buddhist Inquiry explores Buddhism from secular, critical, outsider, … Continue reading
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