Communication
I know I arouse your disbelief Because I do not text But there’s a simple reason That I still use a cell phone to call you The most important thing I have to share I…
Category: Wisdom Traditions
One Thought Away
In his book Paths to God: Living the Bhagavad Gita Ram Dass writes “It’s always just one thought away The living spirit The community of our consciousness The guru within— Whatever you want to call it
Karma Yoga, with a Shovel
We knew it was coming 6 to 10 inches Dread: The roads will be terrible! Exhilaration: No school! That morning he left his house Shovel in hand He approached one older neighbor With his usual…
Wang Yang-ming
Catch yourself thinking. –Allen Ginsberg The influential neo-Confucian philosopher Wang Yang-ming was influenced by Ch’an Buddhism throughout his life. And not just intellectually: He spent regularly time at Buddhist monasteries. So, it isn’t surprising to…
Oscar Romero…¡Presente! Reflections on a Pastor, Prophet, and Martyr
“If God accepts the sacrifice of my life, may my blood be a seed of freedom and a sign that hope will soon become a reality. A bishop will die, but the Church of God,…
I Know the Richest Person on Earth
1. In our Intercultural Studies class today Mariah, Ta’mare, and Rachel read the following stanzas Of “Our True Heritage” by Thích Nhất Hạnh: The cosmos is filled with precious gems. I want to offer a…
Why Gandhi Was Cheerful
1. You spend all this time Preparing for the event, the party, the action Texts, Twitter Phone calls, Facebook Your excitement builds “This is gonna be great!” Instead of the huge number of people you…
The Power of a Photograph/The Power of Darshan
In the last couple of years I’ve read whatever books I could get my hands on Whose subject is Sri Anandamayi Ma (Her parents gave her the name Nirmala Sundari Which means “One of Taintless…
Bhagavad Gita Reading Group/2
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2 Monday 11 March 2013 6:30 p.m. Meditation 20 m. Recitation Chapter 2, verses 55-71. Paired Discussion 15 m. Consider the following: What is the most relevant part of this chapter to…
Bhagavad Gita Reading Group/1
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 1 Monday 25 February 2013 6312 W. Park Avenue 6:30 p.m. Meditation Downstairs 20 m. Paired Sharing Upstairs 20 m. Consider any of the following: What is your reaction to the chapter…