When I look at world affairs beyond global trade and international politics, I look for societies move toward ultimate cooperation; the natural advancement of peace and happiness from the obvious conclusion that what is good for the whole also benefits the individual.
Regrettably, at least in the U.S., this is not our direction, evident […]
Recently, I have seen much writing about the power of intention and expectation. This is a little unnerving to me, mostly because of the way that it’s presented; we need only expect a certain outcome…presumably with some third eye or something, and that ‘result’ will manifest.
From a Quantum physics perspective, I suppose this is possible […]
Right livelihood means that one should earn one’s living in a righteous way and that wealth should be gained legally and peacefully.
Technology is defined by Webster as:
‘The branch of knowledge that deals with the creation and use of technical means and their interrelation with life, society, and the environment, drawing upon such subjects as industrial […]
I have to admit, I find this somewhat amusing. I try to imagine the conversations Buddha and Christ might have and seriously think I might end up on the floor rolling with laughter.
What do you suppose the Buddha and Christ might talk about?
“Where have you been Brother Buddha?”, “I have been on a […]
I read an interesting article in the letters to the editor section of my favorite Buddhist publication the other day.
The writer seemed to echo my thoughts on the current state of Buddhist writing.
Over and over again we are subjected to the same messages in different forms, I like reading about loving kindness as much as […]
AmBud, Chasing Nirvana
Loving kindness
Am I crazy for missing the few months following 9/11?
Seriously, I miss that time. I miss it because people stopped for a moment and thought about each other. Everyone seemed to take pause and earnestly attempt to care about and respect each other. I noticed it most driving on the highway on […]
