Many have probsbly pondered the question: “If I were going to die tomorrow, what would I do today?” It’s an interesting question. However, the question I pose I believe is more penetrating. Listen and send your thoughts to me via email on my blog at: PlantPoweredBuddhist.com

Oddly enough, during the holiday season depression, sadness, family drama and loneliness skyrockets! This should not be the case. Let me help you make this holiday season better. Let’s have tea together. Listen how and let’s connect...

We often feel isolated and alone on our life journey, especially when dealing with existential or spiritual angst. It comforting to know that in fact no one is alone in this. There are enlightened beings who have made vows to assist us. One such Buddha who made these vows is the Medicine Buddha. This beautiful vow is #7 out of 12 vows made...

In Part 1 we introduced some basic notions of causes and conditions within the Buddhist concept of Dependent Origination. In this segment the focus is Cause & Effect. Cause & Effect along with its 6 key principles are explained and supported with examples and applications. If you’d like to see the videos please search & subscribe to Plant Powered Buddhist YouTube and/or follow my blog at PlantPoweredBuddhist.wordpress.com

In vain perhaps do we search for the single source of everything. A linear way of thinking, as opposed to the structure of consciousness, may be what prevents us form clearly seeing the answer. The good news is that there is an answer to where EVERYTHING comes from. In Buddhism, we have a concept called Dependent Origination. In this brief introduction, I begin to explain it.

In part two of our exploration of private property, John Locke offers support to his original argument of labor by invoking Divine Command. What does God say about owning private property? Tune in!

Few ideas inspire more debate than the idea of private property. This is Part 1 of a series on how this concept developed in its western roots. We begin with John Locke’s idea and its influence today.