Tag Archives: Engaged Buddhism

The Sacredness of Death

“Dying is not predominantly a medical event, and we need to stop treating it as if it was — it’s not just about “making the best of a bad situation” — a view strongly held in our healthcare system and … Continue reading →

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Posted on 26 February, 2011 by edamommy

Cool Site — Dana Wiki

Dana Wiki is designed to help Buddhists start social service groups in their temples, meditation groups, and dharma centers. Check it out here, y’all. (And thanks to Zen Peacemakers for pointing it out!)

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Posted on 19 February, 2011 by edamommy

Check out Bernie Glassman’s New Article…

…”The Buddhist Way of Being Present to Suffering” Being fully present to another person without clinging is medicine, not poison. Meaningful engagement deepens your heart and helps you be more fully present to any given situation that comes up — … Continue reading →

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Posted on 18 February, 2011 by edamommy

We are here we are here we are here…

And the elephant smiled. “Do you see what I mean?… They’ve proved they ARE persons, no matter how small. And their whole world was saved by the smallest of All!” I’m here, too. Not so sure there’s a “yopp” in … Continue reading →

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Posted on 1 February, 2011 by edamommy

Monastic Basketball

Also via Kenley Neufeld, check out this really wonderful short video of a Monastic Basketball game: (“Playing basketball on Lazy Day at Deer Park Monastery in mid-June.”)

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Posted on 28 August, 2009 by edamommy

On Death…

When ordinary people die they are out of control. Because they have not trained themselves during their life, they are overwhelmed by the experience of death and bewildered as their bodily elements go out of balance and cease to function … Continue reading →

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Posted on 3 August, 2009 by edamommy

Check Out Built on Respect:

Via Shambhala SunSpace, check out Built on Respect, started by Heidiminx:

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Posted on 9 April, 2009 by edamommy