Adding philosophical depth to anything and everything
This article has two purposes: to share a decent story and to talk about disrespect for indigenous traditions. First, here is the story of the two wolves: You may have heard the story before because it has made the e-mail rounds several times over the years. In many e-mails and […]
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Beginner’s Mind If your mind is empty, it is always ready for anything; it is open to everything. In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities; in the expert’s mind there are few. The concept of “empty mind” is a core tenet of Zen Buddhism. Don’t misunderstand what is meant […]
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Religion is Like Tofu “Religion is like tofu, it takes on the flavor of whatever it’s cooked in.” – Rabi’a Keeble, founder of Qal’bu Maryam Women’s Mosque in Berkeley, CA.
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