Category Archives: Other peoples words

Thích Nhất Hạnh: The Fourteen Precepts of Engaged Buddhism

Posted on July 17, 2022 by randomyriad

Originally posted on Vox Populi:
1. Do not be idolatrous about or bound to any doctrine, theory, or ideology, even Buddhist ones. Buddhist systems of thought are guiding means; they are not absolute truth. 2. Do not think the knowledge…

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Tarot Journal #38: Knight of Swords/The Star

Posted on July 14, 2022 by randomyriad

Developing a Perpetual Practice of Hope Well you gotta have soap to wash your sins away You gotta have hope it’s the price you gotta pay You gotta give love or your love will walk away And you gotta stay … Continue reading →

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Tarot Journal #37: King of Wands (Innovation)/ Page of Wands

Posted on July 12, 2022 by randomyriad

Desire and Resolution “The quenching of thirst is so exquisite a pleasure that it is a scandal that no amount of ingenuity can prolong it.” Iris Murdoch from Under the Net True Love is a flame that does not consume, … Continue reading →

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Art in Narration II: Tammy Grimes Reads Maurice Sendak Accompanied by Mozart

Posted on July 11, 2022 by randomyriad
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Brilliant Visions of Despair: Failing Empire

Posted on July 6, 2022 by randomyriad

The Dead Flag Blues Godspeed You! Black Emperor The car’s on fire and there’s no driver at the wheelAnd the sewers are all muddied with a thousand lonely suicidesAnd a dark wind blows The government is corruptAnd we’re on so … Continue reading →

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