Matthew O‘Connell, who does the Imperfect Buddha Podcast, interviewed me today on the subject of engaged Buddhism. The podcast will not be ready for several weeks; it needs a lot of editing before it will be posted online. But I have the answers that I wrote to several of the questions that he asked me during the… Read More The Imperfect Buddha Podcast Interview

Tricycle Q&A with Milan Rai, a Nepali Artist Age: 30 Profession: Artist Location: Kathmandu, Nepal How do you relate to Buddhism? I treasure the insights that Buddhism holds, but I am not a diligent Buddhist practitioner, nor am I into any particular religion. People ask me, “Do you meditate?” I respond, “I don’t stick myself into… Read More Playing with Buddhism

All I’m saying is simply this, that all life is interrelated, that somehow we’re caught in an inescapable network of mutuality tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly affects all indirectly. For some strange reason, I can never be what I ought to be until you are what you ought to… Read More Creating A New Age: Dr. King’s Speech at W. Michigan Univ.

Glen Wallis over at Speculative Non-Buddhist has reviewed some books and podcasts. Thanks for posting this review, Glen; this book is on my “to buy” list. Is anyone interested in writing book reviews for this site? The new publications below have come to my attention recently. Maybe you have other suggestions? If you are interested,… Read More Glen Wallis Reviews the Latest

Matt and Stuart take on engaged Buddhism in their Imperfect Buddha Podcast. Ironically, they also explore the opposite question, what is disengaged Buddhism? How do we navigate between the a-political tendency in historical Buddhism and modern [dis]engaged Buddhism? Quite relevant; give a listen: In this episode Stuart & I discuss Engaged Buddhism. We look at whether Buddhism gives… Read More Imperfect Buddha Podcast: Disengaged Buddhism

Originally published at The Organizer: blog of the Twin Cities Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) #4ThPrecinctShutdown- A Statement On Magic and Resistance  December 22, 2015 An article written by FW Keno Evol. Still there is magic. Throughout the days I’ve spent at the 4th precinct, on that sacred, now spiritual road of Plymouth Avenue, I… Read More #4th Precinct Shutdown: Magic and Resistance

UPDATE: I am now a member of the Board of Directors of Buddhist Peace Fellowship. Thanks to everyone at BPF for your vote of confidence. A new year begins. Happy New Year everyone!. I hope 2016 brings love, good health and good fortune to you all. I started something new on this site: my Twitter feed.… Read More Changes at Engage!