Monthly Archives: January 2016

Heartwood of the Bodhi Tree – Reflections

Posted on 24 January 2016 by

The La Crosse Wednesday evening meditation group has asked for a reprise of talks I gave last Fall in Rochester, MN introducing the main sections of Heartwood of the Bodhi Tree. This new series began this past Wednesday and will … Continue reading →

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Can Religion be a Vehicle for Peace?

Posted on 20 January 2016 by

Recently hosted by Common Ground in Minneapolis, I posed this question then gave reasons why an unequivocal answer is not possible. Too often, religion has been used to foment violence or its talk of peace amounts to mere empty platitudes. … Continue reading →

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Is there A Mind in Here?

Posted on 16 January 2016 by

After the recent New Years retreat at Cloud Mountain I visited Walla Walla, WA, Jo Marie’s home town, for a daylong retreat and this talk, which includes brief guided practices. Is There A Mind in Here? – part 1 Is … Continue reading →

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