
Calligraphy, the art of beautiful writing, has a deep history in much of Buddhist Asia. At one level, the art of writing can be an act of merit: repeatedly copying sutras or mantras. It can also…
There’s no beginning and no end? http://bit.ly/bu6mDU The big bang may not explain things as well as “it always was and will be”.

Is it possible to make a Soto Zen sangha flourish in a small rural town in Eastern Africa? Apparently, it is. This article describes the dojo of Morogoro town, in rural Tanzania, but also explores…
If men and women tend towards different strengths and interests, it is due to a complex developmental dance between nature and nurture that leaves ample room to promote non-traditional skills in…

Scott McCloud’s serious explorations of comic craft, culture and commerce are incredibly insightful and treat comics with the respect they demand. Making Comics is an incredible resource for…