Monthly Archives: January 2015

New audio & other news

Recent talks have been posted. You can access them thru the main audio page, with new talks being posted regularly. Fund-raising for the Guesthouse project has passed the half-way mark. We are developing plans with a local contractor for building … Continue reading

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Government

In general, “government” is defined by those who think in terms of kilesa (defilements*). Well, I don’t care about how they define “government.” Here is how I define it: “Government” is keeping people with defilements from endangering and harming each … Continue reading

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Bodhisattvas

Bodhisattvas: beings dedicated to cultivating Awakening robust and mature in its fullest sense. Looking wisely there’s actually something deathless, Looking foolishly cannot see anything of the sort. Would everyone struggle and strive for awakening That the blossoming will spread without … Continue reading

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