So That’s What Zen Buddhism is About?
In Monty Python’s Life of Brian, the three wise men from the east who came to Judea to worship Jesus Christ at his birth mistakenly arrive at the wrong house. There they attempt to worship the baby Brian much to his mother Mandy’s consternation. At one point Mandy says, “So you’re astrologers are you? What […]
Sexism and Religion
Sexism is stupid. But sexism bolstered by religion is double stupid. Which is why it’s hilarious that people who bolster their sexism with religious dogma seem to feel that this makes them intelligent and their sexism justified. I know you believe God wrote that book you’re quoting. But he didn’t. End of argument. Two things […]
“Hate Rock” and (completely unrelated) My 2012 European Tour
People have been asking me for my thoughts about the shooting at the sikh temple outside of Milwaukee. It’s hard to say much except to once again state that there are too damned many guns in the United States. But I’ve already given that rant. Lots of people are speculating that the shooter probably believed […]
Hare Krishna Festival
Yesterday I went to the annual Ratha Yatra festival on Venice Beach. This is a parade that the LA chapter of the Hare Krishnas do every year. They decorate a bunch of floats, parade them through Santa Monica on to Venice Beach, park them there, and then have a big party on the beach with […]
Chick-Fil-Gay
First off, tomorrow, Saturday August 4, 2012, at 9:50 AM I will be hosting zazen at Hill Street Center 237 Hill St., Santa Monica, CA 90405. Beginners are welcome. I’ve been making this announcement here every week for the past month and not one single person has shown up because of it. The same six […]
