The Form of the Book
There is something to be said for a great book. There is even more to say for a nicely made book. And the one I'm currently reading somehow manages to be both.
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Christopher Hitchens Is Absurd
Only in the western mind does the existence of deity contradict science, and truth be told, not even there. There is nothing in western scientific thought that denies deity.
A Discussion with a Nobel Laureate: Shirin Ebadi and the Struggle for Democracy in Iran, Part I
Ebadi told me that part of her job is to help women interpret Islam "correctly" in order to assert their claim to equal rights. If she is any indication, the Iranian Women's Movement is in extremely capable hands.
On Sloth and Other Virtues
This month, we're celebrating Carl Honore's In Praise of Slowness and throughout The Huffington Post you'll have a chance to see how others are embracing the Slow Movement, of which Carl is the godfather.
What's Happiness Got To Do With It .. Women, Life and Pleasure? Try the Tantric Approach!
Happiness is a state of being! And how did I arrive at that state of being? For me it occurred through two major life experiences that woke me up.
10 Pithy Observations About Boulder (Part Two)
Yoga studios proliferate. My stereotype of Boulder has had to change. Formerly it was a blonde mom driving a Land Rover and on her cell phone. Now: a 20-something carrying a yoga mat.
Seeking and Finding
I found what I was looking for in the contemporary teaching of Evolutionary Enlightenment. I experienced first hand the transcendent nature of who we are as spirit first, beyond time and the mind.
Pema Chodron: How To Do Tonglen, A Meditation Practice For Difficult Times
I grew up knowing Pema Chodron (the second most popular Buddhist in America, after that Dalai Lama guy). Or, rather, she knew me (I was just a little kid running around not paying attention to anything).
Redemption Song: Ted Kennedy Through Allen Ginsberg's Eyes
Ted Kennedy was a Catholic, not a Buddhist, but his life reads like a Bodhisattvic exercise.
Summer Vacation? 'Nothing' Doing
Having just attended a silent Vipassana meditation retreat at Spirit Rock in woodsy Woodacre, I can report that sitting still and doing nothing was, in fact, the primary activity on my summer vacation.
Documenting Reincarnation
The idea of reincarnation and the huge role that it plays in Tibetan Buddhism is a struggle for most Westerners to grasp. Israeli filmmaker Nati Bar...
Cutting Through the Narcissistic Ego: Step One is Awareness
We basically ask to speak to a certain voice and the participant puts on that hat. Some voices used typically have been The Controller, The Skeptic, The Protector, The Victim.
Robert Thurman: The Sacred Cows in the Health Care Debate
Studies show that over half of all Americans are interested in promoting wellness and preventing disease. But some people are terrified that the food ...
Whole Foods CEO John Mackey's Utterly Disappointing Worldview
The world view on display in Whole Foods CEO John Mackey's op-ed is one of selfish individualism, mistrust for the very notion representative government, and continued support for a profit system on anabolic steroids.
Secrets to Lasting Intimacy: Ancient Tantric Wisdom Transforms Modern Love
Tantra hold secrets to creating fulfilling love and intimacy that are not known to the Western world. You might wonder "What is it and how does it work?" Here is a taste of what it's all about
The 12 Steps: A Necessary But Not Sufficient Cause For Recovery
Thank you to all of the readers out there, especially those who contributed to the lively discussion about the efficacy of the 12 Steps. I'll continue...
A.T. Ariyaratne: Leading Sri Lanka's Largest Civil Society Movement for 50 Years
The meek 77-year-old Ariyaratne, often called the "Gandhi of Sri Lanka," has become popular for his massive meditation sessions in which hundreds of thousands of people converge to pray for peace.
Hold That Email!
We have a transformative opportunity in moments when our rage impels us to lash out in retaliation.
Emily Dickinson and the Buddha vs. the WWF
When the dream of self dissolves, we awake and see that the true church is wherever we are.
How Faith Develops
We are all products of our experiences, inclinations, culture, sex, and choices. Our faith orientation shows up when we respond to the people, events, and objects in our lives.
The Four Noble Truths
The Buddha taught that life by its very nature is unsatisfactory, that some level of difficulty exists for all unenlightened beings in creation.
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