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California and Same Sex Marriage

  • Posted by Nacho
  • January 1, 1970

Long time readers of this blog know that I am particularly passionate about the issues of same-sex marriage, and about the teaching of evolution. So, my apologies if you have not heard from me yet about the recent decision in California. Frankly, I am very happy that the California Supreme Court fou ...>

McCain & Jesus…

  • Posted by Nacho
  • January 1, 1970

The semester has ended, my grading is finished, and now I have to get ready for sabbatical. That's what has been taking much of my time (Oh, and a conference I just got back from...), but, for your reading pleasure here's a quintessential move -- the comparison to Jesus Christ: (from The Atlanta Jo ...>

Are Conservatives Happier?

  • Posted by Nacho
  • January 1, 1970

Before I read the following article I would have shouted Hell No! But check out the following article "Conservatives Happier than Liberals." Also please read T's (Republic of T) post on this article. He does a good job of parsing out arguments about such supposed happiness by Conservatives. Here' ...>

Kimchi or Bust


It's the crack of dawn on Thursday, and for some reason, my stomach is grumbling.  I had two...yes, two dinners last night.  But more on that in a moment. The food at the temple is good, though I'm having some difficulty adjusting to all the chili powder used in the cooking.  We basi ...>

Christian Fundamentalism in Korea


Check out this story on The Buddhist Channel. I just can't wrap my head around what motivates arrogant fundamentalists. On this same topic, do a search for Frank Tedesco's article on the Buddhist temple burnings that happened here in the 80's and 90's. Unfortunately, it looks like the fundamentali ...>

The Dharma of Paranoia


Yesterday, I went to the Seoul Buddhist English Library (I think that's what it's called) for a weekly Dharma group meeting including some meditation and discussion.  Afterwards, I went to dinner at a pizza place with my new friend, Chongo Seunim and one of the Korean participants in the Dharm ...>

Photos!


I've finally downloaded some photos to my flash drive.  Here are a few random pics. This is the "Bean" in Millenium Park in Chicago on the lake front.  Again, the Bean and the skyline.    My buddy Shakya and Sue the Dino at the Field Museum in Chicago. I have a great shot ...>

I don’t have a catchy title for this post–I’m just trying to stay awake


I'm pooped. On Thursday after the mid-day chanting service (called "yebul"), a visiting monk ascended the throne to teach.  We all had books layed out in front of us to read along while we stood on our knees, palms together.  Surprisingly, I was able to follow along in the text for the mo ...>

One Peace


I have just received an email from Danny Fisher about an upcomming event: I recently received an email from an acquaintance of mine, Mr. Shisir Khanal, who is the executive director of Sarvodaya USA. Sarvodaya USA is the American branch of Sri Lanka's Sarvodaya Shramana Movement--the largest N ...>


Sorry this post is late.  I've been busy and we've been having internet issues.  I have another post to write after this one about a day trip to a monastery for a special ceremony, but that will have to wait. It was the 22nd, 23rd and 24th last week that I went into Seoul to stay awake.&n ...>

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