not normal…
It’s clear the things that people say are just rumbling echoes So, I don’t let them get in the way of conduct of yogic pursuits I’ve tossed away all those pretenses of trying to look good So, reputation, you can…
I will not conform
At all times, and in all circumstances May the wish to conform to conventional expectations not arise for even an instant. If, due to the power of strong habits, such deluded intentions occur May they not succeed.”– Rigdzin Jigmay Lingpa…
Pantheon Foundation Announces Pagan Activism Conference Online 2014
The Pagan religious non-profit organization which I am honored to serve… The Pantheon Foundation invites you to the upcoming Pagan Activism Conference Online (PACO) Nov. 22-23, 2014 This innovative Conference, in service to the national Pagan community, will take place…
Accountability in Pagan Leadership
My latest work, on Accountability in Pagan Leadership. This and more is what you can expect from the Wild Hunt, please contribute to their annual fundraiser. This is your Pagan news source. Let’s keep it Live and Growing!
The Wild Hunt’s 2014 Fall Funding Drive
Today is the beginning of The Wild Hunt’s 2014 Fall Funding Drive, a fiscally sponsored organization of the Pantheon Foundation. We’re asking for a base budget of $12,500 dollars to run for another year, and we’re hoping that you will…
Calling all Buddhas!
One of the most useful and powerful Buddhist mantras is the 100 Syllable Mantra of VajraSattva, the Diamond (or Lightning) Being. This is the principal god-form of the Nyngma school of Tibetan Buddhism. Practitioners would recite this manta 100,000 times…
From the Poimandres
as translated by John Everard, 1650 My Thoughts being once seriously busied about the things that are, and my Understanding lifted up, all my bodily Senses being exceedingly holden back, as it is with them that are very heavy of…
Eight Verses for Training the Mind
by Geshe Langri Thangpa By thinking of all sentient beings As more precious than a wish-fulfilling jewel For accomplishing the highest aim, I will always hold them dear. Whenever I’m in the company of others, I will regard myself as…
In times when
In times when the demos locks itself up In times when mediocrity is the only value remaining In times when all truth is opinion In times when ‘the best lack all conviction and the worst are full of passionate intensity’…
The Armor of Loving Kindness
I am protected from the sword of anger by the armor of loving kindness. I am protected from the sword of ego-clinging by the armor of loving kindness. Though my vow of loving kindness is peaceful, it conquers anger. The…