by Infinite Smile | Nov 1, 2012 | Blog
This is from the “Do Not Become The Unconsciousness You Seek To Avoid” file. Regardless of our tradition (and yes, this includes Buddhism), clinging to scripture or practice can distort sacred teachings. Ali Khan Mahmudabad’sexplores the blasphemy...
by Infinite Smile | Sep 30, 2012 | Blog
May all beings be compassionate and wise in the face of clinging… COX’S BAZAR, Bangladesh — Thousands of Bangladeshi Muslims angry over an alleged derogatory photo of the Islamic holy book Quran on Facebook set fires in at least 10 Buddhist temples...
by Infinite Smile | Aug 7, 2012 | Blog
In the service of a conscious evolution of interfaith dialog, here’s Danny Fisher’s open letter on Islamophobia. July 31, 2012 San Francisco, CA USA — As disciples of the Buddha who live in the West, we would like to take the holy month of Ramadan as...
by Infinite Smile | Jan 28, 2011 | Blog, Photos
Attachment takes on many forms, obviously. High pressure hoses turned on those in prayer illicits some powerful reactions. But I find myself wondering if the clinging on display in the world, when recorded and shared like this picture, will lose at least some of...
by Infinite Smile | Sep 16, 2010 | Blog
I found Wright’s recent NYT article a powerful reminder of collectivized, and often misplaced, attachment. Test your religious literacy:Which sacred text says that Jesus is the word of God? a the Gospel of John; b the Book of Isaiah; c the Koran.The correct...
