Friendships are the Whole of the Spiritual Life
Ok, for all you “friends are empty forms” people, listen up. I’m going to start publishing a series on the REAL meaning of friendship in Buddhism. Let’e begin with the … Continue reading
Let’s Deal With It: An Open Letter to Buddhists on Racial Justice
To Buddhist Teachers, Monastics, Priests, Leaders, Ministers, Practitioners, and Clergy (you are invited to endorse this letter, below) As Buddhist teachers and leaders we are deeply shaken and saddened by the … Continue reading
Buddhists for Racial Justice Site Launches
BY LION’S ROAR STAFF | JULY 2, 2015 Get more information and links to the site at The Lions Roar New to the web is Buddhists for Racial Justice, an “online home for a … Continue reading
Matthew Connell and The Imperfect Buddha Podcast Goes Live
This should be a great podcast series. The Imperfect Buddha Podcast goes live by matthewoconnell A hint was made some time ago that a podcast was in the works. Well, finally, it’s … Continue reading
Going Beyond Capitalism: A Buddhist Perspective
This is a talk given by Vaddhaka at the Triratna International Retreat, May 2014, in the spirit of Dr. Ambedkar’s vision of a Dharma Revolution that transforms society. I find myself simply … Continue reading
Munisha on Buddhism, Sexuality and Identity
I’m just getting to know the Triratna Buddhist Community. I really appreciate the way that wisdom comes from the people in the sangha, and not just from the guru. Bhante … Continue reading
Dalai Lama as the Angry Marxist
Tricycle is running another of it’s articles on “anger”, this time in connection to social inequality and activism for social justice. It portrays the Dalai Lama as having “marxist” inclinations … Continue reading
On Becoming a Refugee
“In a sense I am a refugee – I flee the “domesticated” zone of Western Neo-liberalism, where greed and hate are championed, and I have made it into the wild … Continue reading
Refuge as a Challenge to Western Systems and Paradigms
This talk by Khemasuri of Triratna UK on “Transcending Paradigms” looks at “Refuge in the Three Jewels” as challenges to western systems and paradigms. While I don’t agree with everything in her … Continue reading
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