Agathon, mad saint of Mt. Athos, 1925“The job of an artist, the work of an artist, is not to do with what we know. The artist is like a fool, like an idiot, going on a journey to disco… Read More

If you were to go on a monastery retreat in Tibet, you would find very quickly that there are several difficulties with making these kinds of pilgrimages. Buddhists from around the world an… Read More

from Worship Generation's Facebook Page "Salvation may be free, but it really is costly."- AnonymousCommodification of ChristianityCommodification, as defined by Wikipedia, is "the tran… Read More

Enlightenment is the period in the 18th century in Europe when many people began to emphasize the importance of science and reason, rather than religion and tradition. Inspirational enlighte… Read More

If you are already prescribed benzodiazepines or beta blockers for anxiety and are concerned about their effects or feel you may have developed dependence on or addiction to them, please con… Read More

Warrior QuotesThe soul is a greater warrior than the mind.By Matshona DhliwayoThere is no greater warrior than a mother protecting her child.By N. K. JemisinA warrior knows hunger, not fear… Read More

Crossposted from Amora ObscuraThe PartyIn 1975 during a seminary in Snowmass, Colorado, respected Tibetan Buddhist teacher Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, founder of Naropa University, and origina… Read More

Dear Susan, It has been 11 years because my late hubby’s terrible death, I have because remarried, however I am missing my late hubby significantly. I still miss him quite. How co… Read More

There is something about a book that can move you and make you really think about your life, beliefs, and spirituality.  I recently finished reading The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for… Read More

When I call my friend Philip and ask how he is, he invariably answers, "Still here" and I usually say, "Me too." I think Philip is 81. He used to be a Hollywood set designer. He has always b… Read More

So many good books, so little time….....…but so few truly great books.Here’s a short list – author’s picks: some of the best books and articles for both bread… Read More