Anishinaabe Water Walk to Unite Treaty 3 People against Energy East Pipeline Aug. 2
On August 2, 2015, nearly two dozen (or more) Anishinaabe Women and Men, Youth and Elders will be joined by supporters in a week-long walk against the Energy East Pipeline. … Continue reading
Buddhism and the Beat of the Street
Where is the Buddhism that relates to the culture of the street? Where is the Buddhism that speaks the language of the street, that connects with street people? What comes … Continue reading
That Great Italian Buddhist
In my studies of Buddhism over the last few years, twice I came across a reference to a certain “crazy Italian Buddhist” who was active as a Theravadin monk in the … Continue reading
Western Buddhism is Saturated with White Supremacy
Waking up to Racism I am often asked when talking about racism in Buddhist circles to be specific, give examples. In part, this longing emerges from the reluctance of white … Continue reading
Daniel Ingram—Mastering the Core Teachings of the Buddha
Next on my list of readings on foundational Buddhism is Daniel Ingram’s Mastering the Core Teachings of the Buddha. Ingram calls it “hardcore dharma” of the “Interdependent Universe.” This book is … Continue reading
Grand Chief Serge ‘Otsi’ Simon on NEB Review of Energy East Pipeline
In response to this NEB email of last week, please find below a message from the Grand Chief Serge Simon of the Mohawk Council of Kanesatake addressed to all of … Continue reading
Krishna Das Comes to Halifax
I went to see Krishna Das and the Kirtan Wallah tour at St. Mary’s University yesterday. It was a thrilling musical and spiritual event. At the start of the concert, … Continue reading
White Awake: Waking up to Race
http://whiteawake.org/waking-up-to-race/ White Awake is a mindfulness-based program, founded by Eleanor Hancock, to become aware of racism and white privilege and become capable of dismantling racism. The following are the foundations of … Continue reading
Friendship: The Whole of the Spiritual Life, Pt. 2
The Whole of the Spiritual Life Two nuns, Thubten Chodron and Ayya Tathaaloka, discuss the vital importance of friendship. Venerable Thubten Chodron (left) and Ayya Tathaaloka (right) speak at Sravasti … Continue reading
Buddhists in Rome for Climate Justice
The Whole Earth is My True Body: Buddhists March in Rome for Climate Justice Thousands of faith-based and environmental activists descended on St. Peter’s Square last Sunday in Rome, showing … Continue reading
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