Category Archives: Christianity

Enjoy the poetry of Rumi, but don’t stop there

Posted on August 17, 2010 by JhanaJian

“I have been with Sufis and I have loved those people. But they are still one step away from being a buddha. Even though their poetry is beautiful — it has to be because it is coming out of their … Continue reading →

Posted in Awareness, Buddhism, Christianity, Ego, Enlightment, God, Islam, Mind, Osho, Silence, Sufism, Zen, ecstasy, religion | 6 Comments

There is no way to the other shore — J. Krishnamurti

Posted on July 23, 2010 by JhanaJian
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Ground-Zero Mosque

Posted on June 9, 2010 by JhanaJian

Oh, the irony! Those so vehemently opposed to the building of a mosque near Ground Zero are sounding a whole lot like those who are so vehemently opposed to anyone drawing caricatures of Muhammad. Muslims don’t want their Prophet dishonored. … Continue reading →

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The New Free Speech Movement

Posted on May 21, 2010 by JhanaJian

From zomblog — The best article I’ve seen yet regarding Everybody Draw Muhammad Day. He pins it down — pinpointing exactly what this conflict is all about from a western historical perspective and why we feel so passionate about it. … Continue reading →

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Everybody Draw Muhammad Day — May 20th

Posted on May 16, 2010 by JhanaJian

I laughed when I saw the suggestion for an Everybody Draw Muhammad Day, to be held on May 20th. I thought it a brilliant idea. Still do. What a great response to the RadicalMuslim death threats (and yes they most … Continue reading →

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South Park Creators Warned

Posted on April 27, 2010 by JhanaJian

Radical Islam is at it again. Revolutionmuslim.com, a controversial Islamic web site based in New York, is making thinly veiled threats against Matt Stone and Trey Parker, the creators of the popular animated comedy series, South Park. The issue at … Continue reading →

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Boogie Street, Leonard Cohen

Posted on April 22, 2010 by JhanaJian

O Crown of Light, O Darkened One… There’s no one who has told us yet…  what Boogie Street is for…

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Pope Benedict and the Sex Abuse Crisis

Posted on April 2, 2010 by JhanaJian

Okay, I admit it, I am totally NOT interested in the Catholic pedophile scandals. I was a bit interested at first, several years ago, but I soon came to the conclusion that there is simply no way of knowing how … Continue reading →

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Sabbath Manifesto

Posted on March 29, 2010 by JhanaJian

Isn’t it nice that the ‘sabbath’ need not be on any particular day of the week. The day is our choice. Any day will do. Just one day a week, from sunrise to sunset, take time to light some candles. … Continue reading →

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The Right Not to be Offended — by the Ave Maria

Posted on March 25, 2010 by JhanaJian

In any instance of secularism vs. religion, I’m usually on the side of secularism, but not in this case. This is going too far. (source: Huffington Post) A high-school instrumental ensemble in Snohomish County, Wash. unanimously chose to perform Biebl’s … Continue reading →

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