Please see my recent publication titled, “The Holy Undivided: Entering the Dharma through Human Relationship”,  in the newly released (and fascinating!) Jones, Z., Dunne, B., Hoeger, E. & Jahn, R., (eds.) (2009). Filters and Reflections: Perspectives on Reality. Princeton: ICRL Press, p113-132.

Chapter Synopsis:

“The Holy Undivided”  

“A model of intersubjective experience, termed by the author, “Relational Dharma,” draws from the Buddhist doctrine of paticca samuppada, or dependent origination, and provides a means for achieving liberation through relationship and moving into greater proximity to the Source.  As liberation is touched, filters cease to obscure experience and become canvases that illustrate the ongoing alchemy of higher human freedom.”

 

Book Description: 

“From the pen of the ancient Roman Poet Lucretius Caro, who is quoted in the banner of the medieval woodcut on the front cover, and from the traditions of some Native American cultures, we are advised that when confronting the unexpected it is best to consider it from several perspectives. 

More recently, a similar concept was proposed in a 2004 essay by Robert Jahn and Brenda Dunne, entitled “Sensors, Filters, and the Source of Reality.” Their thesis, that consciousenss constructs its reality by ordering the information it derives through an array of physiological, psychological, and cultural filters, has now been considered by nineteen distinguished scholars who here present their commentaries from a broad range spectrum of proffesional and personal perspectives. 

These viewpoints are drawn from such diverse backgrounds as art, Buddhism, evolutionary biology, fantasy, out-of-body experiences, philosophy, physics, psychology, semiotics, and systems engineering among others, and each contribution offers a unique and fascinating glimpse of how the filters of consciousness bear on the construction of experience and its style of representation.”

Available through Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1936033011

Failing to recognize me, you objectify me as an external entity.

But when you finally discover me,

The one naked mind arises within,

Absolute awareness permeates the universe.

~ Yeshe Tsogyel  

Ramana Maharshi ~ Abide as the Self

“Surrender is to give one’s self up to the original cause of one’s being. Do not delude yourself by imagining such a source to be some God outside of you. One’s source is within one’s self. Give yourself up to it. That means you should seek the source and merge in it.”

  Delhi India, 2008 

     ”For in that sleep of death what dreams may come when we have shuffled off this mortal coil,  Must give us pause.” ~Hamlet 

Meditative Peace Walk Across the Golden Gate Bridge in support of the monks & nuns in Burma

Wednesday, April 9, 2008 

Led by Burmese monks and Buddhist clergy, including Jack Kornfield, Alan Clements, Jeannine Davies, Eugene Cash, Blanche Hartman, and other senior teachers.We will walk in peace to support the democracy movement in Burma. We call on China to reflect the peaceful values of the Olympics by:

1. immediately halting arms supplies to Burma
2. demonstrating support for a comprehensive UN Security Council arms embargo on Burma.

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WHY April 9?

This is the day that San Francisco hosts the Olympic Torch Relay, which is making its way to Beijing to start the Summer Games. San Francisco is the only North American city to host the Relay.

Why China and the Olympics?

The August 2008 Beijing Olympics are a key opportunity to draw attention to China’s role in the suffering of the Burmese people. China is a major supporter of and trading partner with Burma, not only in oil and natural gas but they are the largest single supplier of military goods to Burma. Further, China vetoed a resolution at the United Nations which called for dialogue, national reconciliation and the release of all political prisoners.

Why Burma?

The monks of Burma are engaged in one of the most visible, potent non–violent revolutions in our time. As concerned people of the (more) free world, we can support this ongoing movement through our actions here. The people of Burma take great strength from our actions and knowing that the international community supports their struggle for basic human rights and democracy.Details: This is a permitted walk. Parking is limited in bridge areas and we will have shuttles running from the SF side to Vista Point so that people will only have to walk one way. Wear red! The Bridge has strict rules. All signs must be hand held by one person. No sticks. Signs must be 3 feet by 2 feet at most. No musical instruments, banners, or flags. We can have these things before and after just not while on bridge.

Schedule:

8:30 Park at Battery Park gravel (free)) parking lot on southeast side of bridge at Lincoln St. (directions below). Shuttles will be running across the bridge until 9:15am.9:30 We will gather at Vista Point on the Marin side of bridge in front of the flagpole.9:50 Move towards the Bridge10am Begin walking.Sponsored by the Buddhist Peace Fellowship, Burmese American Democratic Alliance (BADA), International Burmese Monks Organization Inc. (Sasana Moli), US Campaign for Burma, Burmese Youth Assoc., The World Dharma Online Institute and World Dharma’s Burma Project USA, & Global Exchange.

Call 707-360-8452 or 510-220-1323 for more information or go to www.bpf.org

Directions to Battery Parking lot. This is on east side of Bridge. Take Hwy 1 North to the “last SF exit” going towards Marin. Pass by paved bridge lot. Turn right at stop sign. Then left at next stop sign on to Lincoln St. going towards Crissy Field. Parking lot is the gravel lot immediately on your left. Shuttles will run continuously until 9:30. You can also park on the Southwest side of bridge and walk through tunnel to east side.Public transport: 29 & 28 MUNI stop near toll plaza. 29 MUNI stops right in front on parking lot. All Golden Gate Transit buses going north and south stop at Toll Plaza.