“A world fit for children.” Would you vote for that?” asks Raffi Cavoukian, the famous singer-songwriter who is championing a global movement to put children’s rights at the center of our collective decisions.
Land of the Hanging Monastery: The Buddhist Treasures of China Part 3
In Part 3 of the Buddhist Treasure sof China series, Vincent Ross visits The Hanging Monastery, Yungang Caves, Wooden Pagoda and the Nine Dragon Wall. He also explores how Buddhism first came to China.
100,000 Buddhas – The Buddhist Treasures of China Part 2
Even now, there are parts of China that remain mysterious to foreigners. Until recently, foreigners knew little of China’s Buddhist temples, shrines and grottoes. Vincent Ross takes us on a trip into the Buddhist heart of China, including a visit to the caves which hold 100,000 images of Buddha.
The Buddhist Treasures of China – Part I
Many people believe Buddhism does not survive in modern China, but in Vincent Ross’ three-part photo essay he reveals China’s Buddhist temples, grottoes, shines and other little-known cultural touchstones.
The Valley Girls Take On Buddhism
Nathan wrote a blog post about Valley Girls (remember them?) and Buddhism and soon discovered that all kinds of people read his blog, including Valley Girls.
Days of the Dead
The “Day of the Dead” should perhaps be more appropriately called the “Days of the Dead,” since from October 31 to November 2, all across Mexico, deceased loved ones are memorialized during this time. In urban areas the custom is treated much like our own Halloween, but in rural Mexico it is still an intensely religious holiday with roots going back into the mists of pre-Columbian times.
This Body Will Be a Corpse
When t-shirts and other products carry words of profound wisdom, is this a good thing or is it just that thing consumerism does — turning every last word, object, and experience into a product for purchase?
My Buddhist Practice Meets the Specter of Death by Cancer
When Rick Bateman discovers a tumor in his leg and faces the prospect of cancer and possibly death, he explores the nature of his suffering and is reunited with the premise of Buddhism.
Bless this House, O Lord We Pray…
Inspiration from her travels to Ancient Roman sites offered Julia McLean insights into ancient peoples and the gods, goddess and spirits that they welcomed in their homes. She was so inspired that her family decided to dedicate their new house to an ancient god.
It’s Not the Devil in the Details
We often say “The devil is in the details” but as Phylis Wilson reflects, if we look closer we can also find evidence that we are not alone at life’s macro level.
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