The Great Bright Pearl: Soto Zen’s Journey from Ancient India to American Soil
This article traces the journey from Siddhartha to Bodhidharma, to Dōgen and mountain monasteries, to urban zendos and American homes.
This article traces the journey from Siddhartha to Bodhidharma, to Dōgen and mountain monasteries, to urban zendos and American homes.
Sōtō Zen was born from a deep current of wisdom that flows from India through China to Japan, shaped not by conquest or proclamation, but by the gentle, steadfast practice of sitting in silence.
Explore how the structure of the universe and the foundations of morality arise from the same relational laws. This powerful integration of science, ethics, and philosophy reveals a universal moral compass grounded in the fabric of reality.
This article explores climate change from multiple angles—scientific, biological, anthropological, economic, political, and speculative. Each lens offers insight into how we arrived here, what is at stake, and what kind of future may still be within reach.
This article traces the global journey of the Dharma, beginning with the Buddha’s lifetime and spreading outward across Asia, Europe, Africa, the Americas, and Oceania.
This article is your personal guide to understanding logic, mastering critical thinking, and appreciating the method and marvels of science.
This article explores the history, science, and impact of screen time in all its forms—television, computers, smartphones, tablets, and more.
This article explores the science behind drugs—what they are, how they work, and why they affect us so deeply. What could a smarter, fairer drug policy look like?
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Sleep isn’t laziness—it’s biology. Discover the science behind rest, the dangers of deprivation, and why even monks should sleep well. A call for wisdom, health, and spiritual clarity.
Explore Aleister Crowley’s system of Magick through the lens of Scientific Illuminism and Integrated Humanism—a practical, visionary guide to Thelema, spiritual transformation, and the path of the A∴A∴.