Like Raindrops
I am not a Buddhist (neither was he)I am a followerof the neonlight of liberation Free of being rightI strive to seehow my poetry can … Read More “Like Raindrops”
Driving Through Seattle
Drizzled.Plundered.Poured.Like sunlight.Like religion.Like sleet againsta car window.I am a gorgeouscatastrophe George Cassidy Payne is a poet from Rochester, NY. His work … Read More “Driving Through Seattle”
Celebration and Mourning: Two Sides of Togetherness
Last Sunday I attended World Religion Day 2020, which was co-organized by the Baha’i Community of Hong Kong and the … Read More “Celebration and Mourning: Two Sides of Togetherness”
Vajravarahi and Her Consorts
Vajravari in union with her consorts Vajravarahi (Tib. Dorje Phagmo) is a wrathful aspect of the Tantric goddess Vajrayogini. Vajravarahi … Read More “Vajravarahi and Her Consorts”
Olympic
Chinook salmon chant on sandstoneintestine-intuition in an agebefore teachers they emanatefrom the roots of the Naupakalike sea spray George Cassidy Payne is a poet from … Read More “Olympic”
Filmmaker Lowery’s Visual Depiction of Samsara in “A Ghost Story”
In his spectacular and original picture A Ghost Story, filmmaker David Lowery illustrates what happens to those who are unable … Read More “Filmmaker Lowery’s Visual Depiction of Samsara in “A Ghost Story””
A Thought I Had While Swimming in Kimbe Bay
what use is the proper use of human beings to chase after each otherlike children after dragonflies to devote ourselves to each … Read More “A Thought I Had While Swimming in Kimbe Bay”
Budding Buddha: A Conversation with Artist James Stanford
James Stanford, “Budding Buddha.” From artfixdaily.com James Stanford is a longtime Buddhist artist with a distinct aesthetic and inspiration. Last … Read More “Budding Buddha: A Conversation with Artist James Stanford”
Conversion
Wild and silent asthe desert of an arcticlandscape, the one eventthat never happens the wayit is supposed to. George Cassidy … Read More “Conversion”
Patriotism and Other Myths
At some point, there has to be apoint. A reason why. But what if the reasonwhy is why there isno reason? What … Read More “Patriotism and Other Myths”