I have long wondered. . .
comment by etcetera23: I have long wondered how so many American Buddhists of my acquaintance, rather like the fundamentalist Christians I grew up with, managed to justify living relatively wealthy, … Continue reading
Vedanta vs. Buddhist Services: An Enlightening Experience
I went to the Vedanta Ashram Society this morning. The first thing I noticed was the huge figure of Durga on the main altar, riding a tiger, with all her weapons. … Continue reading
We Need a Disco Ball in the Shrine Room
Every time I walk into the shrine room at Nalanadabodhi Halifax (or think about it), I always say to myself, “The only way you’ll get me to pay $5 to … Continue reading
Not Broken: Nun, Zen Teacher, Prisoner Ally Sister Elaine MacInnes
what do catholicism, zen, yoga & prisons have in common? a profile of Sister Elaine MacInnes by talya rubin photos by patricio davila I have been reading about freedom in confined … Continue reading
India’s New Prime Minister Rolls Back Environmental Rules
Narendra Modi, Favoring Growth in India, Pares Back Environmental Rules By ELLEN BARRY and NEHA THIRANI BAGRIDEC. 4, 2014 A fisherman on the banks of the Daman Ganga River. CreditGraham Crouch for The New … Continue reading
Stephen Batchelor on the Encounter of Buddhism and Western Culture
Batchelor was interviewed after the publication of his book, Awakening of the West; the Encounter of Buddhism and Western Culture in 2012.
Canoes vs. Coal Ships
The 350 Pacific Climate Warriors paddled out into the Port of Newcastle, followed by hundreds of Australians and came head to head with gigantic coal ships. It truly was David … Continue reading
Buddhism with a Big “B”
You had to know this was coming. Buddhism with a big “B”, what Slavoy Zizek, Killing the Buddha and others have called “corporate Buddhism.” I mean Buddhism as a Big Business. … Continue reading
Revenue Canada Targets Terrorist Bird Watchers!
Revenue Canada targets birdwatchers for political activity [Note: Because bird watchers actually collect significant data that contributes to the science of wildlife and environmental conditions, and that’s very, very bad for … Continue reading
DPR: Genuine Emotional Freedom
“If someone hurts our feelings, offends us, or shocks us, we can’t even name the intense emotions we feel at first. The feelings haven’t yet formed into anger or any … Continue reading
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