Magazine News Round Up 22nd August 2020 Aug 22, 2020 Book Extract:The Myth of Redemptive Violence by Walter Wink Aug 19, 2020 The story that the rulers of domination societies told each other and their subordinates is what we today might call the Myth of Redemptive Violence. It enshrines the belief that violence saves, that war brings peace, that might makes right. It is one of the oldest continuously repeated stories in the world. Here The Gateway Interview: Tim Barlow An interview with actor Tim Barlow Aug 18, 2020 Tim Barlow is an actor of stage, film and TV. He has worked in Hollywood and the UK from 'Hot Fuzz' to 'Dr Who'. He is also a Zen Buddhist practitioner. In this interview he discusses the spiritual side of life and lessons that he has learned over the years in this frank and Series Book Extracts Aug 18, 2020 Curated book extracts for people interested in the Dharma, Zen and Buddhist culture who might be looking for additions to their bookshelf. News Round Up 15th August 2020 Aug 15, 2020 The Heart Sutra: The Swiss Army Knife of Mahayana Buddhism Aug 14, 2020 One of the best known sutras, chanted throughout Asia and the Far East, has multiple uses and seems to evolve through time and place. Buddhist Magic Divination, Healing, and Enchantment through the Ages, By Sam van Schaik Aug 9, 2020 Sam van Schaik is head of the Endangered Archives Programme at the British Library. In this book he shows how the use of magic has been used to help spread the influence of Buddhism in Asia. His previous books include Tibetan Zen & The Spirit of Zen. News Round Up 8th August 2020 Aug 8, 2020 News Round Up 1st August 2020 Aug 1, 2020 Monkey By Wu Ch’êng-ên, tr. Arthur Waley Jul 28, 2020 This classic of Chinese literature from the 16th century was a satire on courtly life at the imperial palace as well as a political statement on the rivalries between Taoism and Buddhism. It also contains deep truths about human nature and shows the author's own sincere faith. News Round Up 25th July 2020 Jul 25, 2020 The Stoppered Vessel Jul 22, 2020 The transformation of energies from poison to medicine takes place using containment a magical process that is mirrored in the uses of the magic vessel. Previous Next 30 of 32 pages (There are 379 posts) Previous 1 2 ... 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Next Topics AUDIO COURSES BLOG BOOK BOOK EXTRACTS BOOK REVIEWS BOOKS BUDDHISM AND THE ARTS DAILY LIFE PRACTICE EXERCISES IN MINDFULNESS FILM REVIEWS FOLKLORE IN LIGHT OF ASIA INTERVIEWS NEWS PEOPLE PSYCHOLOGY REVIEWS STORIES Donate The virtue of generosity, charity or giving. Your donations are welcomed. Learn more Dharma Centre Our online community to complement The Zen Gateway online resource and magazine. Visit Dharma Centre
