Tag: Buddhism
Not exactly a New Year’s resolution: The saying of the year
I’ve never been big on New Year’s resolutions. I tend to feel quiet and introspective during the winter season, not energized to make big changes.
Sacred jewellery
I spoke to three artists who specialize sacred jewellery, David Weitzman, Kalagni, and Isa Alexandria, to understand their artistic processes.
Sacred jewellery: The uncut interviews
Members only: I spoke to three artists who specialize sacred jewellery, David Weitzman, Kalagni, and Isa Alexandria; here are the uncut interviews.
Reclamation after cultural appropriation
Discussions on cultural appropriation is focus on not doing it, which needs to be addressed, but what about after something has already been appropriated?
Wild Kuan Yin Oracle
The Wild Kuan Yin Oracle could not have come at a better time, when the world desperately needs more visionaries to breathe life into it again.
The Secrets of Tantric Buddhism, by Thomas Cleary
Going through and meditating on The Secrets of Tantric Buddhism will be useful for those with a solid foundation in Buddhism.
Naga Magick, by Denny Sargent
Naga Magick is an interesting find. Denny Sargent has written an erudite and fascinating glimpse into a world at once mysterious and paradoxical.
Tantric Thelema, by Sam Webster
Tantric Thelema has a lot to recommend it, and it's a remarkable text, and perhaps the most complete integration of Buddhist and Thelemic thought.
Compassion Conquers All, by Tsem Rinpoche
The essence of the teachings is to change the mind from the negative afflictions and emotions and into positive ones.
Linkage: Tulpas, ethereal muscles and neo-Neolithic long barrows
Love or hate the terminating "k," it sure does make searching for magick a hell of a lot easier on Google.
When is it cultural theft?
Just because I can use the tools does not mean I can or should claim initiatory status.
The Heart of Buddhist Meditation, by Nyanaponika Thera
The Heart of Buddhist Meditation is a classic of Western Buddhism, republished on its 50th anniversary.