"For the scientist who has lived by his faith in the power of reason, the story ends like a bad dream. He has scaled the mountain of ignorance; he is about to conquer the highest peak; as he pulls ...

So I have seen many statements along the lines of "How can there be good with out god?" I wonder how many think that you can only have good morals if you believe in God.  What is the reason be...

Please don't ask why I have posted Anonymously...if not obvious, it is because of the controversy surrounding religion or the lack thereof. But, I have a question and I think this is a good place...

Knowing What To Do I like that the point of convergence of liberation theology, Islamic mysticism, and engaged Buddhism is the sense of love that leads to commitment and involvement with the world...

Dharma Quote of the Week There is a film called "Groundhog Day," which is really a Buddhist movie because this is exactly what the plot is about. For those of you who haven't seen it, it's about...

An Opportunity to Create the Future It is a characteristic tendency of human beings to indulge in emotions such as happiness, grief, or anger in response to present conditions, failing to balance ...

What is My Merit? This exchange is probably the most famous in Zen lore. Bodhidharma met the emperor of the Liang Dynasty, a devout Buddhist renowned for his piety and charity, who was much given ...