Registration opens for second gathering of Buddhist Geeks

Registration opens for second gathering of Buddhist Geeks

Registration opens for second gathering of Buddhist Geeks

Posted: 18 Dec 2011 03:00 AM PST

Dates have been set and registration opened for the second annual Buddhist Geeks conference, which will explore the intersection of Buddhism, technology, and global culture. Featured speakers include Lama Surya Das, Tami Simon, Stephen Batchelor, Elizabeth Mattis-Namgyel, Ken McLeod, Susan Kaiser Greenland, Daniel Ingram, Sofia Diaz, Michael Stone, Martine Batchelor, Vincent Horn, Hokai Sobol, and Rohan Gunatillake (more are to be added).

The conference will take place in Boulder, Colorado, from August 9 – 11. Click here for more information and to sign up.

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When All Seems Lost

Posted: 17 Dec 2011 05:06 PM PST

Here is some home grown advice from an old (ice) hockey coach who when asked what to do when the game seems lost and you don't know what to do, he said "Keep your feet moving".

As we approach the new year and when the world seems so full of downward news perhaps remembering that while the game seems lost we can at least simply keep moving. And perhaps also to remember, and live out, deeper truths in our everyday lives.

Thanks to my Canadian contact for this quote.

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WildDivine.com - 4 part series with Deepak Chopra, pt.1

www.wilddivine.com Buddhist Meditation WildDivine.com sits down with Deepak Chopra to discuss his book, Buddha. Dr. Chopra discusses Buddhist, mindfullness and perspectives.

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