The Pali term "dana" comes from the Sanskrit daan, which can be understood as generosity and reciprocity. Its roots and potential run deep. In Indian culture, practices to spiritual awareness and deep perspective have a long history. In that context, dana was offered to a teacher or guru …
Writings
Ram Dass in the Heart
One afternoon in 1986, I was inching my way along in traffic on an LA freeway when I heard Ram Dass being interviewed on KPFK radio. That was trippy. I hadn't heard anything about Ram Dass in years. But the interview pulled me in, and he was giving a talk the next night at the Santa Monica Civic for …
Early summer’s challenge
Early summer is magical in the Pacific Northwest. Spring's fresh-cut grasses scent the air, and billowing clouds fill the blue skies. Brightly colored blooms paint neighborhoods and fields, and long hours of daylight stretch late into the evening. Delighting in the early season's warmth and color, …