Tugging on Our Feelings about Climate Change?
Like many people following the news today, I find myself deeply worried about climate change. Scientists are offering more and … Read More “Tugging on Our Feelings about Climate Change?”
Category: Justin Whitaker
Moral laziness, vegetarianism, and government intervention
This month Thomas Wells, a philosophy professor at Tilburg University in the Netherlands, offered a plea for more active government … Read More “Moral laziness, vegetarianism, and government intervention”
Gathering Nectar
In my life as a Buddhist practitioner, I have gone from early days with the Friends of the Western Buddhist … Read More “Gathering Nectar”
In Praise of the Monastic Experience, a Taste of Chinese Buddhism
In July I read the account of a philosopher spending time at the famous Trappist monastery called the Abbey of … Read More “In Praise of the Monastic Experience, a Taste of Chinese Buddhism”
China’s Harmony and Freedom from Fear
Amid the turmoil and scandal of the contemporary political world, many eyes are turning toward China as a natural counterbalance … Read More “China’s Harmony and Freedom from Fear”
Recognizing the future in a greater self
It is commonly understood that the final goal of Buddhist practice involves a realization of not-self, or no-self; the direct … Read More “Recognizing the future in a greater self”
Transitions
“All compounded things are impermanent,” we are taught by the Buddha. Yet how often do we cling to this or … Read More “Transitions”
The Pitfall of Moral Outrage
Lately, a discussion I have had among many friends, both online and off, has been about how deeply engaged in … Read More “The Pitfall of Moral Outrage”
A Ladybug on Carpet: Lessons on Ignorance and Responsibility
Almost every week I go to a Zen meditation group near my apartment. This group meets in the beautiful sanctuary … Read More “A Ladybug on Carpet: Lessons on Ignorance and Responsibility”
Activism and Reflection: Finding the Middle Way
These certainly are trying times for any person alive to the suffering of others. We read about new stories of … Read More “Activism and Reflection: Finding the Middle Way”