A Handful of Leaves: A Treasury of Early Buddhist Studies
A Handful of Leaves is a treasure of scholarly studies in Early Buddhism, encompassing all the issues of the historicity, translation, interpretation, and cultural context of Early Buddhism. It’s a … Continue reading
Buddha, the Revolutionary Realist
I’ve been working on some scholars of early Buddhism, Joanna Jurewicz and Richard Gombrich (“What the Buddha Thought). I’ve been reading about the Buddhist concept of the 12 Nidanas. According … Continue reading
Atlantic Theravada Buddhist Temple Dedicated Nov. 7-8 2015
I attended the dedication of the new Atlantic Theravada Buddhist Temple at 817 Herring Cove Road, which took place over two days, November 7 and 8. I took a few … Continue reading
Barack Obama rejects Keystone XL pipeline citing ‘national interest’
U.S. president says Canadian PM Justin Trudeau expressed ‘disappointment’ pipeline won’t proceed The Associated Press Posted: Nov 06, 2015 11:14 AM ET Last Updated: Nov 06, 2015 3:03 PM ET U.S. President … Continue reading
Dedication of New Theravada Buddhist Temple in Halifax Nov. 7- 8 2015
You are cordially invited for the Katina Cheevara Puja Ceremony and the Ceremonial Opening of the New Temple Building of Atlantic Theravada Buddhist Cultural and Meditation Center held on 7th and 8th of November 2015 … Continue reading
Slumdog Buddha
I wonder if it’s possible to practice a transgressive Buddhism that swings like a pendulum between free art, stilness and radical politics. Not the ornate rituals of tantra, because that’s already … Continue reading
Australian Climate Scientist Measures Efforts To Curb Climate Change: What Works?
Sunday November 01, 2015 Australian climate scientist Tim Flannery: “The Great Barrier Reef is doomed.” Tim Flannery, the best-selling Australian author, scientist and activist. (Credit: ANOEK DE GROOT/AFP/Getty Image) Listen 27:38 … Continue reading
Walking With Our Sisters: Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women
Walking With Our Sisters exhibit commemorates missing and murdered Indigenous women BY BRENT PATTERSON | OCTOBER 14, 2015 The Walking With Our Sisters art installation is currently in Ottawa and will … Continue reading
Buddhist Convergence for Climate Justice in Paris
Once again the world’s faiths are out in front, lighting the way on climate. The Encyclical and the Lambeth Declaration during the summer kicked it off, and the Islamic Declaration on … Continue reading
Help Empower The Socially Discriminated In India
You can contribute to Student empowerment at Nagaloka, India. http://www.funddreamsindia.com/campaign/help-empower-the-socially-discriminated-in-india/413/ by Dhammachari Lokamitra Share on twitterShare on facebookShare on tumblrMore Sharing Services7 [Note: this photo is a bit of a distortion: Nagaloka educates … Continue reading
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