Author Archives: Ron Pavellas
The Poetry of Buddhism
On November 2 of last year, I wrote about my interest in reading the Records of the Transmission of the Lamp. It has to do with the “transmission” of the essential teachings (Dharma) of Buddhism from one teacher (“patriarch”) to the next … Continue reading
Posted in Buddhism, Chan, China, Zen
Tagged Bodhidharma, Buddha Shakyamuni, gatha, Gautama Buddha, Hui-neng, The Platform Sutra
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The Century of Africa
During the remaining 80 years of this century Africa’s population will more than triple to around 4.3 billion. (Source: United Nations, Population Division) Also from the above: – Asia’s population will remain relatively constant at around 4.5 billion. – The … Continue reading