The Buddha of our time wants to offer the world a global ethic, so that everyone can agree on a good path to follow. He wants to restore harmony, cultivate brotherhood & sisterhood, protect all species of the planet, prevent deforestation, and reduce the emission of greenhouse gases…As you are the continuation of the Buddha, you should help him offer the world a path that can prevent the destruction of the ecosystem, one that can reduce the amount of violence and despair. It would be very ki… Continue

No Way Out? Says Who?" - CLUTCH Magazine
Thursday Oct 29, 2009
By a.c. workman

When It Comes to Domestic Violence in Our Community… this CLUTCHette Has Had “ENOUGH”

Today I got an email from someone close to me, saying that someone close to her was in need of clothes, food, shelter and suppo… Continue

"THE BLACKER THE YOGI" ~ VISION MAGAZINE
November, 2009
by a.c. workman (aka "Black Lily")

Okay, so black people don’t hike, ski, tip, vote Republican, support gay marriage, dig country music, read, age, get elected (see: president), ride horses, go camping or skydive.

And they definitely don’t do yoga… Continue

Dear Friends
Please find below a wonderful sharing that was recently submitted to the Mindfulness Bell as a report on our World Beat Sangha retreat together to Deer Park last spring. Our weekly gathering at the World Beat Center strengthens our practice and our connections to each other. The retreat was a wonderful way to grow those connections and roots even more deeply. Thanks to all who provided input for the article and Phuong for so masterfully and skillfully bringing it together. I can't w… Continue