“AA is not a success story in the ordinary sense of the word. It is a story of suffering transmuted, under Grace, into spiritual progress.” From “As Bill Sees It’ … Continue reading →
One Human Journey: Skiing, Meditation, Yoga, and SexPosted: 15 Dec 2014 03:35 AM PST Skiing, Meditation, Yoga and Sex. What do these four things have in common? They each get better in … Continue reading →
“The Buddha himself was not just interested in ultimate truth and the liberation of individuals from their suffering. He thought deeply about the welfare of society, and his teachings reflect … Continue reading →
“According to the Buddha, we are all fundamentally equal, regardless of social standing, wealth, ethnicity, race, gender, or whom we love. The only basis of judgment is our actions. Therefore, … Continue reading →
As our life becomes increasingly infused with an altruistic outlook, our path and life begin to intersect and eventually become one. Then there is little distinction between what we call … Continue reading →
December 04, 2014 Why I Support Fast Food Workers The fast food strikes are about more than fair pay—they’re about recognizing the innate dignity of oneself and others. Sharon Salzberg … Continue reading →
Enjoy this beautiful doha based on a poem by 13th century female mystic Hadewijch of Antwerp. In this doha, Hadewijch speaks of being a slave of love. I do not know … Continue reading →
Members of the Compassionate Karachi Team are working to gather 1,000,000 signatures for compassion. Living a truly ethical life in which we look to putting the needs of others first, … Continue reading →
I’ve been reading histories of tantric practice, one in particular, An Introduction to Buddhist Esoterism by Benyotosh Bhattacharyya, published in 1931. He explains the similarities and differences between Buddhism and … Continue reading →
Once the Buddhist practitioner-sociologist has demythologized and deconstructed his/her social word, indeed even the physical world (science is a social construction and a product of social processes), then it becomes possible to deconstruct the … Continue reading →