Archive for June 2011
Episode 69 :: Dr. Roland Griffiths :: Psilocybin and Meditation
Dr. Roland Griffiths Dr. Roland Griffiths speaks with us about his work studying psilocybin’s intersection with meditation. Many of our Buddhist centers here in the United States got their start and found practitioners in the psychedelic 60’s. Literally. The culture of the time had an exploration of pharmacologicals, especially those which could produce altered perceptions…
Read MoreRefuge in the Buddha: Man or Myth?
The meaning and context of the word refuge in and of itself is worth some thought and consideration, especially to those of us who practice secular Buddhism. In most traditions, refuge is considered faith, faith that what one is being taught is true or valid. But those of us who come from and have rejected religious pasts, faith may cause one to balk. At the least, it should prompt you to question and explore just why and how one takes refuge.
Read MoreSecular Buddhism :: Part One :: What Is It?
This is Part One of a five part series, exploring some concepts of Secular Buddhism. This post is the What, upcoming posts will examine Who, Where, When, and How. *** Recently, and in the past few weeks in particular, there seems to have been an upsurge in the blogosphere about secular Buddhism. Commentary has been…
Read MoreEpisode 68 :: Stephen Schettini :: It Begins with Silence
Stephen Schettini Stephen Schettini speaks with us about his new book, It Begins with Silence – The Art of Mindful Reflection. Meditation can be very challenging, not the least of which is understanding what it is we’re trying to do. Empty the mind, use the mind, both, or neither? Seeing that meditation can be many…
Read MoreEpisode 67 :: Scott Edelstein :: Sex and the Spiritual Teacher
Scott Edelstein Scott Edelstein speaks with us about his book Sex and the Spiritual Teacher. Physical relationships between teachers and students is not a particularly new occurrence. It happens, perhaps more than we know. In certain situations, there are factors making it clearly inappropriate. In others, the lines may not be so very clear, as…
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