Since my early childhood I have been prickly about the injustices that I observed growing up in a brutal right-wing dictatorship and the inequalities I perceived going to church and elsewhere. How could there be so many people who went hungry, lived in primitive...
When first I drew a borrowed breath of air, And squalling claimed my lease on mortal clay, I knew it not—but Fate had scribbled there A juicy clause to chart my pilgrim way. Not crowns, nor gold, nor love’s entrapping snare, Nor ancient scriptures of elders wise; ’Tis...
Continued wars, mass shootings, and other ghastly events throughout history inspire reflection upon the First Grave Precept (I resolve not to kill, but to cherish all life). This may sound like the easiest of all precepts to follow, but it may be the most difficult,...
Rise with fierce resolve.Life’s hardships are temple bells,ringing you awake. A sword left unsheathed,cuts through the illusions deep;truth sharpens the blade. Chop wood, carry water—the mountain bows to effort,not to idle pleas. Fire cannot burn onewho steps forward,...
Inflation and economic anxiety, political polarization, climate change, and threats to democracy are some of the issues that weigh heavily on the American people. These challenges have led to fierce debates over policies and rights—but despite the hackneyed claim that...
