Buddhism and Violence
Brad is at Tassajara Zen Monastery where there’s no Internet access. Here is an oldie but goodie written for SuicideGirls to tide you over till he gets back. While I was in Phoenix, a friend turned me on to an article called “Spaces in the Sky” written by Stephen Batchelor in response to the events […]
Why Can’t We Accept Good Spiritual Advice Unless It Comes From Superman?
Brad is at Tassajara Zen Monastery where there’s no Internet access. Here is an oldie but goodie written for SuicideGirls to tide you over till he gets back. My new book, Zen Wrapped in Karma Dipped in Chocolate is out now. I want to talk a little about the book. Not just to promote it […]
Life is Ugly So Why Not Kill Yourself*
Brad is at Tassajara Zen Monastery where there’s no Internet access. Here is an oldie but goodie written for SuicideGirls to tide you over till he gets back. Often in my writing for SuicideGirls I’ve talked about girls, but I haven’t talked a lot about suicide. Last week a friend of mine attempted it, unsuccessfully […]
Shooting in Akron
Tomorrow morning I’ll be driving to Tassajara Zen Monastery in Carmel Valley, California. There is no Internet in Tassajara. Cell phone signals do not reach into the valley. There is one telephone that is shared by all of the students and guests. Suffice it to say, it will be difficult to reach me. Postal mail […]
Secure Your Own Mask Before Helping Others
I’m doing three gigs in Sacramento, California this weekend. As usual, complete listings for my live appearances are at this handy link, which is always on the left side of this blog at the very top of the list of links. Here’s where I’ll be this weekend: •August 6 (Sat) 9am – 5pm SACRAMENTO BUDDHIST […]
