by Infinite Smile | Nov 18, 2008 | Blog
Interesting writing by Brian D. McLaren over at the Washington Post’s “On Faith” section: A lot of people say that the deeper you go, the more all religions are the same. Based on my study and experience, that statement strikes me as potentially...
by Infinite Smile | Nov 13, 2008 | Blog
I was impressed years ago when I read Paul Kennedy’s book, Preparing for the 21st Century. In it there is a chapter on the dilemma that the US faces: whether or not it has the capacity, or desire, to adjust to a changing world. Among the many topics that...
by Infinite Smile | Nov 12, 2008 | Blog
This goes along with what I mentioned in yesterday’s post about Buddhism losing traction in the East. What’s the best way to get people back into the temple? Maybe a little messianic mythology and claims of reincarnated Buddhas could inspire clinging and...
by Infinite Smile | Nov 10, 2008 | Blog
Barbara O’Brien at About.com writes a blog titled, Japanese Buddhism: Going Out of Business? Based on my travels over the last decade, I’d have to say that I agree with her observations. I’d also say that the idea that we should return to the...
by Infinite Smile | Nov 8, 2008 | Blog
In a a recent post over at Intent Blog, Deepak Chopra writes about taking a vow of non-violence in his thinking, speaking and his actions in front of an audience of 500 people at a plenary session of The Alliance for a New Humanity. I told them if they were ready to...
by Infinite Smile | Nov 8, 2008 | Blog
This election process has taken a toll on so many around the world. In our sangha, the choices have been at the forefront of several discussions and has ultimately proven itself to be a dharma door for many of Infinite Smile’s members. It’s also a dharma...
