The Cave, the Mind, & the Rescue: A Modern Parable for the West
In Buddhist understanding, there are no saviors who come from above to pluck us out of suffering. There are only fellow travelers, walking the same path side by side.
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Category: Empower Me
The Myth of the Present: Why Time Matters
My point is that you don’t have to be a presentist to be Buddhist.
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In a World of Chaos, Gandhi’s Truth and Nonviolence Still Offer a Path Forward
By George Cassidy Payne The 21st century is on fire. From Gaza to Ukraine, from mass...
Read MoreHow Buddhists Can Be Activists and Peacfully Protest with Special Guest Daniel Scharpenburg {Podcast}
We discuss the Buddhist role in politics, what role Buddhists can, and has historically played, and how to peacefully and effectively take part in protests.
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Santa Is Real & So Are You: How Belief Shapes Reality
Santa doesn’t exist, he’s never been present in space or time, but we live in a world where he might as well exist. That’s why I say that he’s real. Real things have lasting consequences. This goes for Buddha and Jesus too.
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