Who is Tara? Indic Hindu and Buddhist Origins
I am exploring the origins of the Tara cult in India, both in Hindu and Buddhist cults. The Hindu origin of Tara seems to be that she is one of … Continue reading
Get F’n Real Pt. 2: the Neurosis of the Normal
“In accord with clinical theories that emphasize the self-deceptive nature of narcissistic self-regulation (e.g., Kohut, 1977) we assume that the relevant mechanism is repression. That is, we think that the avoidance … Continue reading
Dilgo Khyentse: Dzogchen Practice in Everyday Life
Dzogchen Practice in Everyday Life by HH Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche http://www.nyingma.com/dzogchen1.htm The everyday practice of dzogchen is simply to develop a complete carefree acceptance, an openness to all situations without limit. … Continue reading
A Lone Buddhist Manifesto
As a trans-queer Buddhist, I find that I must walk the path of the outcaste, the radical faerie, the siddha. I practice on the fringes of sangha, always on the margins, … Continue reading
Gandhi’s Seven Social Sins
Let’s look to one of the saints of the 20th Century — Mahatma Gandhi. On October 22, 1925, Gandhi published a list he called the Seven Social Sins in his … Continue reading
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