Monthly Archives: October 2011

Leaving in the morning for three weeks in Asia.  First to the International Network of Engaged Buddhists conference, this year in Bodhgaya. Then about ten days in Burma, meeting people, helping to run some community development trainings, and having a … Continue reading →

 My thoughts here have been taking shape since the dark day that findings from  Jarvis’s evidentiary hearing were announced.  He and I have discussed the court process and outcome extensively,  and he encouraged me to write this. —  A.S.,  20 … Continue reading →

    The Book of Serenity, a Chinese koan collection contains this enigmatic story: The World Honored One was walking with the congregation. He stopped and pointed to the ground and said, “This is a good place to build a … Continue reading →