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. The walk will cover more than 125 km of TransCanada’s proposed pipeline route where it crosses and threatens more than a dozen waterways in Treaty… Read More Anishinaabe Water Walk to Unite Treaty 3 People against Energy East Pipeline Aug. 2

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 people in power to accept, and see clearly by opening their eyes, that white supremacy informs the shaping of Buddhist communities, individual interactions, publications, etc.… Read More Western Buddhism is Saturated with White Supremacy

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 free as a PDF on the web: https://egagedbuddhism.files.wordpress.com/2015/07/68d43-1347785055665.pdf I’m also reading Surya Das’ Awakening the Buddha Within, Eight Steps to Enlightenment. I really connected with Surya Das in… Read More Daniel Ingram—Mastering the Core Teachings of the Buddha