Category Archives: Buddhism

My Universalist touring

This is the religion post. If you’re here for the linguistics stuff, you might want to check out my conlang blog. My Dad grew up Baptist. Grandpa was Mormon, but only in because missionaries helped him move to Salt Lake … Continue reading

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Tragedy and Reaction

There is a meme that sez “Bad things happen, let’s not do anything about it” No fine tuning of laws. No government reaction. No search for explanations. Bad things happen-end of story. While “Don’t do something, just sit there!” is … Continue reading

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If the Buddha lived near Court House Metro

He might sit Zen on Tuesdays with the Dae Do Sah Sangha. They’re associated with the furnace mountain zen center. I sat, my legs fell asleep. My mind was somewhat quiet. We did chanting, some in Korean, some in english. … Continue reading

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Judgement

Gee–I spend a lot of time judging. Went to sit at River Road. I am hopelessly outclassed. But that is okay–it good for others to be successful and happy. Missed my turn on the way home, fortunately my ability to … Continue reading

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