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Ken Jones: Buddhism as Ideology

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

2016/12/12 · Leave a comment

For Noisy People Who Think Too Much: Electronic Kirtan

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

2016/12/10 · Leave a comment

Althusser and the Ideology of Buddhism

Matthew over at Post-Traditional Buddhism is running a great series on Non-Buddhism, and Buddhism as ideology. https://posttraditionalbuddhism.com/2016/12/07/warming-up-with-non-buddhism/ [To Matthew ] I’m interested in following up on your invitation to explore … Continue reading

2016/12/10 · 5 Comments

Massive survey paints bleak picture for transgender Americans

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

2016/12/10 · Leave a comment

Critical Engagement and SURJ

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

2016/12/09 · Leave a comment

Jnanamitra: Gender as Embodied Experience

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

2016/12/07 · 3 Comments

Post-Buddhism: The Dharma

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

2016/12/05 · 1 Comment

The Whiteface of Neo-Fascism 2: Cornell West

“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

2016/12/02 · Leave a comment

Mary Mueller Shutan: Loops

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

2016/12/01 · Leave a comment

Donald as the Whiteface of Neo-Fascism

‘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

2016/12/01 · Leave a comment

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