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Are the gods just?
“Live a good life. If there are gods and they are just, then they will not care how devout you have been, but will welcome you based on the virtues you have lived by. If there are gods, but unjust, … Continue reading
Rohatsu and Reflection
Today, the 8th of December, is Rohatsu, a traditional day to celebrate Buddha’s awakening. It has also been declared a day of prayer and reflection in South Africa following Nelson Mandela’s death. How appropriate. “Children are not born hating another … Continue reading
Sabbath
I had a Sabbath day recently, which was unusual for me. One long day on the weekend when schedules and requirements were few. It was delightful. I had time to sit and view the flowers in my backyard – apple … Continue reading
Marriage Equality in Montana
Montana’s Senator Jon Tester just came out in favor of marriage equality. A lot of folks think of Montana as a red state, but it’s really a purple state. While it reliably goes red for presidential elections, it’s had a … Continue reading
TEDx Bozeman
I was fortunate to attend TEDx Bozeman yesterday, the second annual (last year’s event was featured in Wired magazine). I will start with the jaded but true cliché that all the speakers were fantastic and it’s hard to pick out … Continue reading
Greetings
I’ve been a practicing Zen Buddhist for over 20 years. There are many labels to who I am including mother, wife, employee, boss, skier, photographer, gardener, householder, Zen practitioner, and so on. But of course, the map is not the … Continue reading
Big Sky Zen Practice 