Guest Post By Joanne Clark
As a woman living in a Western country with laws, as a liberal with a subscription to The New York Times, and as a follower of HH Dalai Lama, I found… 909 more words
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On Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche’s Statement From a Reader of the New York Times
On Orgyen Tobgyal Rinpoche’s Response to the Letter From Eight Former Rigpa Students: Has Samaya Been Broken?
Guest Post by Joanne Clark
I was distressed to read Orgyen Tobgyal Rinpoche’s (OTR) response to the recent letter by eight former, long-time Rigpa students… 1,279 more words
Rigpa Students in a Quandary: What to Do When Seeing Your Guru Punch a Nun in the Stomach Crosses a Line?
1,288 more wordsA week ago until today I received different emails from a person who wants to change Rigpa from within. In that context, I argued about the integrity and truthfulness of a certain fully ordained nun.
A Successful Model
Now that the decimation of public education is official policy in Washington, teachers can resist or use this as an unprecedented oppportunity to return to the solution that was abandoned in the early 20th century: the proven success record of schools developed and administered by women educators. 533 more words
Open Letter to Nicolas de Ruiter, Son & Heir of Oasis
Dear Nic,
On May 7 of this year, I sent an email to 73 of John’s followers who subscribe to the Birds of Being Google Group, inviting them to share their experiences with John for my book. 1,955 more words
We Need Nothing Less Than Passion
Lately, I have been thinking a lot about what should be the single most important attribute in the way we approach our rabbinate. Every time I contemplate this, I come to the same answer: passion. 836 more words
I'm Still Chanting, yea, yea, yea
This mantra highlights the nature of the teacher-student relationship that produces ideal results for the student. The transference of mental, spiritual and intellectual energies from the teacher to the student can be achieved through a mutually nourishing relationship, which is based on respect, joy (of giving and receiving), and absence of malice or negative thoughts. 15 more words
