Interview with Nichiren Buddhist musician Ife Sanchez Mora

A few weeks ago, I mentioned that I will be doing a Skype interview with alt-rock musician and fellow Nichiren Buddhist Ife Sanchez Mora . A...

Yoga is not a religion, but it is something you can use to help you get the most mileage out of your religious practice

I just read this very interesting article titled " Is Yoga Kosher? " written by Taffy Brodesser-Akner in Tablet , an online magazi...

A Gesture of Fearlessness

It is said that when the Buddha came out of his meditative state, having "awoken", he made a simple gesture with his right hand - ...

Why I am a bad Buddhist (and why I practice yoga)

Over the last few days, I have been reading and thinking about early Buddhism (i.e. the Pali Canon), and comparing them in my mind to Advait...

Om Tara Mantra

I love mantras. Being a generally musical being, they move me deeply. When I get a mantra in my head, listen to a chant, or join in one, I...

On Generosity, and how (not to) help in Haiti

A friend of mine posted this link on FB the other day and I wanted to comment on it. It is an article about how good intentions can fall s...