Ajahn Brahm: Put an End to Buddhist Patriarchy
from Tricycele: January 30, 2015 Putting an End to Buddhist Patriarchy In order to become a force for social change, Buddhism needs to rid itself of enduring ills—the barring of … Continue reading
Democracy Now: Newly Discovered 1964 MLK Speech on Civil Rights, Segregation & Apartheid South Africa
The Reproduction of Neoliberal Globalization
by Dorje Shedong The irony is: on the “spiritual,” “psychological” level, we have “dualistic fixation.” According to Samir Amin, World System Theorist, Communist, on the “temporal,” “global political economic” level … Continue reading
Neoliberal Buddhism
I have identified two forms of “problematic” Buddhist organizations and cultures in North America (and not all are problematic). One is the Buddhist cult, which is surprisingly common. It’s not … Continue reading
Where to Study Buddhism Online
I’ve been reading the Sattipathana Sutta on buddhanet.net, the Buddha’s own teaching on ‘mindfulness.’ Big fancy title for what are really a set of very short, simple instructions. This Sutta is … Continue reading
Briarpatch Mag: Systemic Racism, Colonialism Harder to See
What’s missing in the Maclean’s article on racism? BY MAX FINEDAY • JAN 29, 2015 Max FineDay Last week Canadians were served a rude reminder. Maclean’s magazine named Winnipeg, home of the Metis resistance leader Louis … Continue reading
Jai Bhim! India Republic Day Jan. 26
Jai Bhim! Jan. 26 is India Republic Day, the day India celebrates its birth as a modern nation, free of British rule, under a Constitution. In honour of this day, … Continue reading
Be Elsewhere, Now!
[Editor; we have a new contributor, Terry Plotkin, who writes http://www.freethehuman.com blog] By Terry Plotkin from the blog http://www.freethehuman.com It is almost maddening to watch in action: Drinking a glass … Continue reading
You are Already Awake
“From the beginning, all beings are Buddha.” 18 th century Master Hakuin’s “Song of Meditation” All beings are from the very beginning Buddhas. It is like water and ice: Apart … Continue reading
Cult of Personality
i have changed my sangha and my teacher. I left two sanghas that were led by male Tibetan gurus. I have officially joined the Buddhist Peace Fellowship. My new teacher … Continue reading
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