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#Bhagavad-Gita#Dharma#Philosophy#Yoga

The Overarching Theme of the Bhagavad-gītā

By Hari-kirtana das

Just as each feature of cosmic order has an essential nature, cosmic order itself has an essential nature. Bringing ourselves into harmony with the essential nature of cosmic order is the way by which we can live peacefully in the world. Conversely, dissonant action relative the essential nature of cosmic order brings about chaos and destruction.

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Beacons of Dharma

By Christopher Miller
Kuan Yin

Embracing the Trans Bodhisattva, Kuan Yin

By Cathryn Bailey

That trans individuals have discovered Kuan Yin’s gender transition has been evident for a number of years, for example, from references like this one from blogger Stacie Ku: “Even if I didn’t grow up worshiping her, once I found out she was transgendered, she would have made my list of favorite deities anyway.” A blogger who was writing a novel whose main character is trans said she designated Kuan Yin as one of the character’s ‘‘role models.’’

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#Bhagavad-Gita #Dharma #Philosophy #Yoga

The Overarching Theme of the Bhagavad-gītā

Just as each feature of cosmic order has an essential nature, cosmic order itself has an essential nature. Bringing ourselves into harmony with the essential nature of cosmic order is the way by which we can live peacefully in the world. Conversely, dissonant action relative the essential nature of cosmic order brings about chaos and destruction.

By Hari-kirtana das
Kuan Yin
#Bodhisattva #Buddhism #Dharma #Queer Dharma #Traditions

Embracing the Trans Bodhisattva, Kuan Yin

That trans individuals have discovered Kuan Yin’s gender transition has been evident for a number of years, for example, from references like this one from blogger Stacie Ku: “Even if I didn’t grow up worshiping her, once I found out she was transgendered, she would have made my list of favorite deities anyway.” A blogger who was writing a novel whose main character is trans said she designated Kuan Yin as one of the character’s ‘‘role models.’’

By Cathryn Bailey
a statue of the Buddha in detail
#Cultures #Dharma #Interdisciplinary

Beacons of Dharma

As the sun continues along its southern course dakṣināyaṇa and the days get shorter approaching the Winter Solstice, those of us living in the northern hemisphere find ourselves enveloped in increasing darkness.

By Christopher Miller

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