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 to some scholars, the Buddhist concept was drawn form the Rg Veda and the Hindu myth of creation. Buddha’s use of the 12 Links was… Read More Buddha, the Revolutionary Realist

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 photos during the two day stretch, but I limited my photos out of respect. Eight monks were in attendance: seven Theravada monks from New York… Read More Atlantic Theravada Buddhist Temple Dedicated Nov. 7-8 2015

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 Barack Obama has announced the rejection of the proposed Keystone XL pipeline. (Evan Vucci, Nati Harnik/AP) The Obama administration has rejected TransCanada’s application to build… Read More Barack Obama rejects Keystone XL pipeline citing ‘national interest’

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 at 817, Herring Cove Road, Halifax under the prudent leadership of the Chief Sanga Nayaka of Canada and the Chief Incumbent of Toronto Maha Vihara,… Read More Dedication of New Theravada Buddhist Temple in Halifax Nov. 7- 8 2015

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 pre-packaged and sold for your bourgeoisie convenience. That’s tantra for the mountain-climbing neo-liberals, Dzogchen for the retired cruise and golf set. It’s the provence of… Read More Slumdog Buddha

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 From November 30th to December 11th thousands of diplomats, scientists, negotiators, activists, government officials and heads of state who will converge on Paris. They will be there… Read More Australian Climate Scientist Measures Efforts To Curb Climate Change: What Works?

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 visit numerous other communities through to March 2019. January 14 – February 5, 2017 Mount Saint Vincent University Art Gallery Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax,… Read More Walking With Our Sisters: Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women