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Basic Goodness and Original Sin – HIGHLIGHT
A theologian explores the relationship of two concepts key to Shambhala and Christian teachings by Steven Shippee In Shambhala, the view of basic goodness is sometimes sharply contrasted with the Christian doctrine of original sin. The purpose seemingly is to highlight how much the view of basic goodness ... continuePosted December 19, 2016 by Steven
Shambhala Meets the Pope – HIGHLIGHT
Representing Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche at the Vatican article by Acharya Fleet Maull At the direction of His Holiness Pope Francis, the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue convened a Buddhist – Catholic Dialogue in Rome in collaboration with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Approximately 40 Buddhist and ... continuePosted August 5, 2015 by
Those Aren’t No Stinking Four Foundations! – HIGHLIGHT
A Special Wink… …Exploring Non-Attachment Across Religions by Ira Zukerman What have they done? And what have I gotten myself into? These are questions I found I had to ask myself while on a week-long retreat in May 2014, sponsored by the Institute of Jewish Spirituality. continuePosted July 13, 2014 by
A Flower Turns Outwards – HIGHLIGHT
Advent “Holy Pause” with Mindfulness by Eloise Ullman sister of Patricia Hayward Tuesday evening, December 17th, Patricia Ullman Hayward led members of the Broadneck Baptist Church in Annapolis, Maryland in an Advent mindfulness meditation. For each of the four weeks of Advent, the church has held a weekly ... continuePosted January 5, 2014 by
Spirit of Chardhi Kala – HIGHLIGHT
Chardhi Kala, a key principle of the Sikh religion, describes a state of mind that does not allow negative emotions to overwhelm one’s outlook and actions. Instead, one cultivates a mind that is filled with joy and dignity. For Sikhs, this state of mind is a ... continuePosted August 14, 2013 by