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Is “Good Greed” Good?

Near the beginning of the  Metta Sutra it says, “Let one not take upon oneself the burden of riches” and three lines later it says, “Let one not desire great possessions even for one’s own family.” I had a conversation recently with a guy I’ve known for a while but don’t see very often. He’s very […]

The Blanket Thing

Before I start, anyone interested in having me do a lecture, retreat or other such event within an easy (4 hours or less) drive of Knoxville, TN around (but not on!) May 15th, please write me at bw@hardcorezen.info. *   *   * In the film I HEART HUCKABEES there is a conversation between Dustin Hoffman […]

Does Enlightenment Make You Morally Perfect?

Does Enlightenment Make You Morally Perfect?

Here’s a question I received via Facebook. QUESTIONER: Hello Mr. Warner. I have a question for you. Even though we are only human, after we get enlightened, is that supposed to change our life? For example, would I still be a Nazi after I get enlightened? ME: Are you a Nazi now? QUESTIONER: No, far from it. I tried to […]

Why Los Angeles? (Angel City Zen Center series)

I didn’t like Los Angeles when I first arrived here. The circumstances were less than ideal. I’d been working for Tsuburaya Productions, makers of the Ultraman TV shows and movies, in Japan for ten years and the company was in a state of turmoil. A family business since 1963, by 2004 the family was a […]

Space, Time and Who Gives a Flying Fig?

Space, Time and Who Gives a Flying Fig?

Today a friend of mine posted an article about how there really is no time. It’s a pretty good article, although the source it comes from is a bit questionable. Other articles they have posted include pieces on some fat flush drink flushes fat away, and the 7 most effective ways to induce an out-of-body experience. […]