Building Better Houses of Truth: Rethinking Religion in a Pluralistic World
The metaphor of a house helps clarify what we seek in a truth-claiming system.
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Author: George Cassidy Payne
Choosing Courage: Nonviolence in a World Built on Violence
Perfect nonviolence does not flinch, does not yield to hatred, does not inflict suffering even when it is possible. Courage is measured not by the harm we can cause, but by the suffering we refuse to inflict. In a world that rewards aggression, this is revolutionary.
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On Not Getting the Job: A Reflection on Freedom and Failure
The Buddhist Middle Way offered another lens.
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The Sight of Forgiveness: What the Traditions Teach Us About Letting Go
Without that recognition, “forgiving” may just mean suppressing what is too heavy to face.
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“I Just Want to Feel Heard”: What Self-Harm Is Trying to Say
By George Cassidy Payne “I just do it on my wrists. I used to do it on my thighs but I...
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