Easier to make than a snowman – you only need 2 snowballs (plus a tiny topknot). I like to leave a trail of tiny snowbuddhas…plant them on people’s porches and car sideview mirrors. Spread the meme.
Author: carmen
Privilege and power
When I write about Karmic Economics, I am always confronted with the fact that I write from a place of great privilege. People say, “well that is all fine for YOU, who have social safety nets – but not everyone has the opportunities you have.” Of course, this is true. I speak from my own …
How I got rich
I am a rich person. I own almost nothing – never have, and probably never will. My income is so tiny that when I file my dutiful tax return I always worry that they won’t believe my numbers. And yet, I have everything I could possibly want. I have access to spaces and opportunities all …
A perfect day for gratitude and goodbye
This morning I was knocked ass-over-teakettle, by a giant wave of gratitude for all the marvels of this highly imperfect life. I rode down to Dorje Ling to bring Kenny a newly knitted pair of fingerless mitts – marked by holes and bumpy stitches, highly imperfect, Dorje Ling style. He was glad to see me …
What did one Buddhist say to the other?
I’m on a binge, knitting and listening to Lama Marut audios. He is just so funny, so humane, and so brutally straight-up no-bullshit Brooklyn buddhist. I am noticing how many good buddhist dharma teachers are in fact hilarious – timing and delivery and laser-sharp observations, like the best standup i’ve ever heard – and some …