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Stumbling into the Buddha in Brooklyn
I have always found it interesting when books seem to randomly, perhaps auspiciously, find their way into my life. I find it particularly interesting when these books are dharma books. I am sure many of you out there have experienced this as well, but occasionally it is as if we do not find certain teachings, but they find us. More » -
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Dinosaurs in Thailand
On Monday the Science section of the New York Times published "Old Bones Yield a New Age of Dinosaurs in Thailand," an article that reveals Thailand’s rich prehistoric past. According to the Times, Thailand was “teeming” with dinosaurs starting around 200 million years ago. Now, during periods of heavy rain, giant dinosaur bones wash ashore in the remote region of Baan Na Kum. For many years, residents were unsure of what to do with the ancient bones. So where did the prehistoric bones end up? Some were kept in local Buddhist temples: For years, farmers did not know what they were or what to do with them. The superstitious buried them. More » -
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Buddhist Street Art
UPDATE: Here is an interview with the artist. Some highlights: It seems like Buddhist art is a big inspiration for you. Is this just aesthetic or is there a deeper meaning to it? Intuitively, I felt that “Eastern Philosophy” would be a good place to start. Nowhere in the world will you find as much information on the study of the mind than in the East. Also, I wanted to start with something that was easy to digest before getting into more esoteric/occult philosophies. How do people seem to be reacting to your work? So far, the response has been pretty positive. More » -
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Happy Birthday, Dalai Lama
It's His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 75th birthday today! You can share your birthday wishes here, courtesy of avaaz.org. And Bhuchung K. Tsering writes about the Dalai Lama as a role model in the Huffington Post here. Also, marking the occasion is an interesting piece by Mary Finnigan at the Guardian entitled "The triumph of Tibetan Buddhism." More » -
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Meditation comic: Still tongues don't swallow
Among the many difficulties encountered during meditation: tongue placement. Image from Sit Illustrated © 2010 Sunship Productions http://sitillustrated.com/ More »
