Yeshe Tsogyal can rightly be considered a true mother of Tibetan Buddhism. An intriguing eighth century figure shrouded in legend,
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Holy Envy: Finding God in the Faith of Others (& me in her story)
Holy Envy: Finding God in the Faith of Others by Barbara Brown Taylor is a wonderfully readable memoir of a college religion professor discovering spiritual truths in the process of teaching a World Religions course. As a psychology professor striving to incorporate interfaith awareness into a History of Psychology class, I found we had a… Continue Reading
Hazrat Inayat Khan—A Sufi Psychology
Hazrat Inayat Khan (1882-1927), a Sufi mystic and teacher of the early 20th century, also attempted the first systematic Sufi psychology. Continue Reading
Thecla-The Saint Even Lionesses Loved
Thecla was the most popular female saint in the early Christian church. Her story provided a touchstone for communities of women for centuries. And for the early church, Thecla was honored even more than Mary. So how come we know so little of her today? Continue Reading
A Four Directions Meditation
Jason Ghost Find a quiet place to sit. Do your best to slow down your thoughts and be open to the wisdom the four directions have for you. Continue Reading
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Considering the Hero of Your Life Story
Each of us is the main character of our own life. We really don’t have a lot of choice about ...
The Lavender White House
What color is the White House? Whose people and history does this iconic symbol represent? The ...
Conversations with the Serpent
Eating one bad apple isn’t all that happened in that garden.