Philip Terman: Such Abundance
When he called for help,
they put him on hold
longer than he could stand
and he broke
the phone in half.
Buddha Shakyamuni: Why we quarrel
Some do not understand that we must die, but those who do realize this settle their quarrels. From Great Middle Way Included in Vox Populi with permission. Buddha Shakyamuni … Continue reading
Tashi Nyima: Life Is Sacred
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140 countries in the world have abolished the death penalty in law or practice. In 2013, the top five countries still engaged in this…
Video: Alan Watts — Can we change the world?
In this 1971 video, philosopher Alan Watts talks about the problem with trying to change the world. — Alan Wilson Watts (6 January 1915 – 16 November 1973) was a … Continue reading
Video: Alan Watts animated by South Park creators
Here is a compilation of a few of Alan Watts’ non-corporeal appearances animated by Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the creators of the television show South Park.
Kalu Rinpoche: Desires
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In the current general cultural milieu of the Western world, expression of desire allows emotions to be actively encouraged, actively stimulated, and over-blown, all…
Only One Resolution
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We make several New Year’s resolutions, only to abandon them before the end of February. Perhaps this is so because our resolutions do not…
