BUDDHISM

Taoish - a place for irreverent spirituality

Posted on 20. Dec, 2012 by Mark Saltveit in Links, america, BUDDHISM, Daoism, TAOISM, unitedstates
taoish

http://www.taoish.org

My new project is a web place for contemplative spirituality as found in the modern West, primarily -- but not limited to -- Daoism and its manifestations in the United States. I'm less focused on traditional religious and self-cultivation practices (which are covered extensively elsewhere) than on arts, music, politics and sports. Where are the modern Butcher Dings? The "deeper" category goes more into Daoist concepts and thought.

I'm very open to other voices, so if you have something to share or publicize that fits this aesthetic, please email me.

Mark

the business of religion: buddhism, stock markets and the “authenticity” of religion

Posted on 07. Jun, 2012 by James Miller in BUDDHISM, BUDDHISM, BUDDHISM, BUDDHISM, business, economy, News, Opinion, religion

A recent news story on Reuters, headlined Thou Shalt Not Launch IPOs, China tells temples, reports that the State Administration for Religious Affairs (SARA) has issued an injunction against temples listing on the stock exchange.

cultural transformation and ecological sustainability among the dai people in xishuangbanna

Posted on 26. Mar, 2012 by James Miller in BUDDHISM, BUDDHISM, BUDDHISM, BUDDHISM, conservation, dai, Fieldwork, holy hills, xishuangbanna

A conservation biologist by training, I first arrived in Xishuangbanna because of my interest in the ecological value of sacred groves called “holy hills,” fragments of old-growth rainforest that remain protected by indigenous Dai people despite rapid deforestation due to the proliferation of rubber plantations. The Dai protect holy hills because they believe their gods reside in these groves of large trees.

Chinese Medical Qigong

Posted on 03. Nov, 2011 by Kevin W Chen in New Publications, BUDDHISM, chinese medicine, Daoism, Medical Qigong, QIGONG, TAOISM, textbook

Qigong is one of the most important aspects of traditional Chinese culture and medicine. In recent years, Qigong therapy has attracted more and more attention from modern medicine and science, and is now widely applied in clinical settings to treat illness and promote well-being.

Daoism's effect on Chan / Zen Buddhism

Posted on 02. Aug, 2011 by Srisuda H in Questions about Daoism, BUDDHISM, chan, Daoism, Zen

Hi there, Everyone:

I am a Theravada Buddhist from Thailand and I was hoping you might be able to tell me what the impact of Daoism is on Buddhism as practiced in the Chan and Zen Schools of China and Japan.

I guess there must be quite a big impact, so if this question is too broad then if you could recommend a resource or two that would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.