The Heart Sutra Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, when deeply practicing prajna-paramita, clearly saw that the five skandas are all empty, and was saved from all suffering and distress. Sariputra, form is no different to emptiness, emptiness no different to form. That which … Continue reading
words matter. they serve as identifiers and carry with them a host of associations and dependencies that make communication possible. stretch their meaning too far too quickly, and they become useless as linguistic tools, since the common associations to which … Continue reading
so i’ve been thinking about oathbound traditions and the nature of secrecy in craft knowledge. for those who have taken oaths, what are the boundaries of your tradition’s particular oaths? what is acceptable to speak about and what constitutes ‘oathbound’ … Continue reading
so reflecting upon past ‘phases’ of my life, i noticed that one of the recurring themes seems to be what is essentially a need for faith – a deep seated craving to be part of something bigger and better then … Continue reading
one philosophical idea that i find intriguing is the concept of egregore – a ‘group mind’ that arises from the pooled conscious proclivities of a community that results in an independent, autonomous psychic entity. i believe that every religion, given … Continue reading