Best Classic Beginner’s Buddhist Books Ever?
by Waylon Lewis on Jul 24, 2008
Growing up, I was (as are most young punks) half-crazy with hormones, thoughts, adrenaline, ambition and insecurity. What got me through those days? A great mom. Some great, patient girlfriends. Basketball, and baseball, and anything that tired me out. Meditation. And, reading the “profound, holy Dharma”—a series of Buddhist books that, better than any would-be [...]
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Batman’s Dark Night: We’re not the only ones to make lotsa tpyos.
by Waylon Lewis on Jul 24, 2008
For years, our anemic editorial department (read: me) let lots of typos slip past our glazed over eyes. So I was surprised to see my favorite paper/web site do the same. And kinda heartened: we’re all human, even the Mihgty New York Times.
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Ryan Batch of Design Within Reach…Walks the Talk (literally).
by Waylon Lewis on Jul 24, 2008
Our elephant journal ‘elevision’ talk show was last night. Among the highlights: Ryan Batch of DWR, the modern furniture company, sponsored our eco modern furniture as per usual. 80% recycled aluminum (and 100% recyclable) fair-labor USA-made Emeco chairs, rug, cork coffee table/stools. He brought the furniture over himself…when we offered to help he said, nah, [...]
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Slow Food not “just one big wine tasting with really hard to find cheeses that you weren’t invited to.”
by Merete Mueller on Jul 24, 2008
When I was little, I lived in an apartment with no back yard. But one summer, my mom made friends with the older woman who lived in a house next to our building. Since Mrs. Smith was too old to tend to her over-run garden, my mom volunteered to take it over, and we spent [...]
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Green giant Treehugger.com features elephant journal interview of Lighthouse Solar’s Scott Franklin.
by Waylon Lewis on Jul 24, 2008
Xmas in July. We’re on a sashimi roll, getting attention from Treehugger for second time in recent memory. Watch Scott Franklin, solar home expert, here. From web green giant Treehugger.com’s Matthew McDermott of Brooklyn came this sunny praise: “Last week the Environmental Defense Fund released the first in its series of video clipsexplaining renewable energy and while [...]
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Sunscreen Safety.
by Lindsey Wolf on Jul 24, 2008
I’m confused about sunscreen. Between UVA and UVB rays, questionable marketing claims, and reports on bloodstream absorption, it’s no wonder. Add to those considerations that so-called natural alternatives may not be safer, and then I’m really confused. I am just finishing up my bottle of Alba Botanica’s aloe vanilla mineral sunscreen, which I had bought before [...]
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join elephant journal on facebook.
by Waylon Lewis on Jul 23, 2008
The links: join our facebook group, elephant revolucion, it’s huge and fun. Join our facebook page, become a fan of our indie quest to get a mainstream talk show so as to get the Good Word out in a fun way about important issues and individuals.
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elephant’s annual Best Fake Dance Scene in a Short award goes to:
by elephantjournal.com on Jul 23, 2008
…Reed Morano. A talented Sundance winner working out of Brooklyn. Here’s the reel…dance scene in question is approx halfway through. The reel stars a Dharma Brat (second generation American Buddhist) who, like Reed, hails from NY, NY.
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www of the week: GreenZoneOnline
by Waylon Lewis on Jul 22, 2008
Thanks to elephant’s super-hi-tech patent-pending auto link/blog notification technology, we just stumbled upon a goldmine…greenmine…full of great daily blogs and…one of their Top Ten Lists caught my attention, in particular: GreenZoneOnline‘s Top Ten Ways to Green Your Spouse: “Okay, I admit it. I can’t really help you green your spouse or significant other, but I can tell you [...]
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Prof. Robert Thurman at Tattered Cover (Denver) night before our talk show@ historic Boulder Theater.
by Todd Mayville on Jul 22, 2008
Just got back from listening to Robert Thurman’s talk at the Tattered Cover in Denver. All I can say is…”Wow.” Prof. Thurman is one of the most dynamic and enjoyable speakers I’ve heard in a while. He’s warm, funny, entertaining and incredibly knowledgeable. He spoke for about an hour, and not once did I check my [...]
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I am Not a Paper Cup vs. the ubiquitous To-Go Cup (Symbol of our Everyday Throwaway Culture).
by Waylon Lewis on Jul 22, 2008
The gods must be crazy. Every morning, thousands of good upstanding Americans get coffee to-go, slurping as they walk/blackberry/talk/subway/bus/drive etc. Every afternoon, coffee addicts like myself do it again. It’s not only eco, it’s Buddhist (you know, all that stuff about the ‘present moment’) to chill the eff out. Sit down, enjoy your cuppa joe [...]
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elephant journal’s blog on Treehugger.com’s homepage feature on elephant’s interview of Treehugger’s founder, Graham Hill.
by Waylon Lewis on Jul 22, 2008
Finally, the big Green cool kids in the World Wide Web’s Cafeteria took notice of your lil’elephant. It was almost certainly our biggest single web or press hit, like, ever—we’ve had thousands of Youtube video views, and some great press, and some first tier interviews (and our national distribution has grown 150% in the last year [...]
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Review: Why the Dalai Lama Matters: His Act of Truth as the Solution for China, Tibet, and the World
by Todd Mayville on Jul 21, 2008
Review: Why the Dalai Lama Matters: His Act of Truth as the Solution for China, Tibet, and the World Professor Robert Thurman The day I got this book, I headed over to one of my favorite coffee cafés for some lunch and to start reading. A patron walked by, noticed what I was reading, and [...]
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ele:Review – Oregon Soap Company
by elephantjournal dotcom on Jul 21, 2008
Oregon Soap Company‘s biodegradable vegetable oil soaps come in over 20 different scents from Forest to Lavender Oatmeal. They also offer three unscented versions for the more aroma sensitive among us. The soaps I tried felt non-greasy and even worked well at getting the dirt out from under my fingernails. They are also certified organic [...]
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ele-Approved Event: Toofy Film Fest
by Merete Mueller on Jul 21, 2008
“Five years ago, my brother Mark and I set out to revolutionize film festivals. By combining independent movies, music, art, and fashion, we were confident that we had a revolutionary paradigm and the know-how to shakeup the festival game and make Robert Redford quiver is his boots…and we were going to call it all ‘Toofy.’ [...]
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by tdomf_85aee on Jul 21, 2008
: Ojai Yoga Crib : October 24 – October 26 : Ojai, Calif : 400.00 : www.ojaiyogacrib.com Join Lulu Bandha’s for the best little yoga event west of the Pecos. Practice and Play with Erich Schiffmann, Patricia Sullivan, Saul David Raye, Dana Flynn, Jason Crandell, Scott Blossom, Noah Maze, Katchie Ananda, Kira Ryder and many [...]
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by tdomf_85aee on Jul 21, 2008
: Network of Spiritual Progressives Conference at the Democratic National Convention : August 24-25, 2008 : St. Paul Methodist Church (1615 Ogden St, Denver) and Curtis Hotel (1405 Curtis St.) : 15 one day/ 25 both days (No one turned away) : http://grassrootsprog.meetup.com/25/ Network of Spiritual Progressives is hosting a conference at the start of [...]
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Time Magazine: Robert Thurman among Top 25 Influential Americans.
by Waylon Lewis on Jul 20, 2008
According to TIME (it’s not elephant, but you may’ve heard of it) Bob Thurman (confidant of the Dalai Lama, co-founder of Tibet House, professor at Columbia and prolific author) is a BFD. Read the below—and remember that it doesn’t take into account anything this “Billy Graham of Buddhism” has done in the past 11 years [...]
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elevision turns 1.1 years old: Anne Waldman
by Waylon Lewis on Jul 20, 2008
I’ve been feeling overwhelmed, lately—even a tad depressed—feeling like we have so far to go (which we do), with so few resources (also true). Then I remember that our third elevision ever was only a year and a month ago, with Anne Waldman, in the backyard of a downtown Boulder café. And now elevision is [...]
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ele favorite: eco cool (hot) coffee mug (cup).
by Waylon Lewis on Jul 20, 2008
It’s not a use-once-then-throw-away paper cup; it just looks it. It’s ceramic. Riffing on New York City’s ubiquitous, famous paper cups, it’s Graham Hill‘s stylee, deliberate comment on our throwaway culture. I want to get it…only I already have enough mugs…and consumption, even green consumption, [...]
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Eco-Chick’s Eco-Friendly Highchairs for Eco Babies of Eco Moms. Eco.
by Waylon Lewis on Jul 20, 2008
From one of our favorite web sites, Eco-Chick, comes this round-up of eco highchairs. Of course, you’ll find the ecoest (because they’re reused) highchairs in the world in your local hood—and they’re even affordable!
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(Mindful) Cribs: Pema Chodron’s home, Gampo Abbey.
by Waylon Lewis on Jul 20, 2008
A sweet little video from popular Buddhist teacher/author Pema Chodron and the good folks at Gampo Abbey, the West’s first Buddhist nunnery/monastery. I think.
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ele:REVIEW – Infinitea Kombucha
by elephantjournal dotcom on Jul 20, 2008
Health Elixer > via Waylon Lewis Everyone’s favorite health drink of the year, Kombucha can be made at home (you can order your own live culture from Infinitea’s web site). It tastes sour, in a good way-like sparkly apple cider or even vinegar-and it’s loaded with antioxidants and other good-for-yous. Some folks say don’t drink [...]
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With Gas Prices still half that of Europe’s, another Eco Effect: Police get out of Cars.
by Waylon Lewis on Jul 20, 2008
Gas prices rise, doing what no politician could every have the guts to do…raise prices (which if taxes could go to schools etc., instead of to gas co’s as they are now) so folks drive less. Police get out of cars. Foot patrols are back! More cops take to bicycles, per their chief’s instructions! Readallaboutit! [...]
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James Gimian, publisher of real magazines, to appear @elevision@Boulder Theater this Wednesday
by Waylon Lewis on Jul 20, 2008
James Gimian is one of my idols. As a relatively fatherless individual (my parents separated, call my MI for details…) I don’t throw around that term lightly. As a young punk, I idolized Magic for his baby hook, but mostly his big smile and leadership. I idolized Winfield for the big, timely swing that backed up his cocky [...]
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Flogging Molly’s Robert Schmidt @elevision@Boulder Theater…this Wednesday.
by Waylon Lewis on Jul 20, 2008
I’ve known Bob (who first appears in the above video at 51 seconds) and his wife, Ella, for years. I knew he was a ‘rock star.’ But I didn’t realize he was a ROCK STAR?! Flogging Molly’s huge! This video’s got 2.5 million views, for exp…they tour constantly, they got groupies and the works. Most [...]
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elevision this Wednesday: silent auction to benefit Tibetan Village Project
by Merete Mueller on Jul 20, 2008
Many dedicated organizations build schools and provide medical care to people in rural parts of the world. But I have faith in the Tibetan Village Project more than any other, mostly because its founder—Tamdin Wangdu—grew up in a rural Tibetan village himself. The organization funds projects throughout the region, and runs “volun-tourism” trips to Tibet [...]
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Robert Thurman @ elevision: Free Tibet, July 23 @ historic Boulder Theater.
by Waylon Lewis on Jul 20, 2008
Extra, Extra, Readallaboutit! Professor Robert Thurman—Dalai Lama’s righthand man, famous American Buddhist teacher & Uma’s Dad—will appear for an interview and booksigning at the Boulder Theater (tickets are $9 online ahead-of-time, $11 at the door) on July 23. All rejoice! Other deets: JIm Gimian, author & publisher of the Shambhala Sun, ecofashion show with Urban [...]
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Review: Light Comes Through: Buddhist Teachings on Awakening to Our Natural Intelligence
by Todd Mayville on Jul 19, 2008
Light Comes Through: Buddhist Teachings on Awakening to Our Natural Intelligence Dzigar Kongtrül Rinpoche Light Comes Through by Dzigar Kongtrül Rinpoche is one of those books that isn’t overly long (just over 120 pages), but is dense with information. I found myself reading a chapter and then putting it down for a while just to [...]
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by tdomf_85aee on Jul 19, 2008
: Integral Travel ~ Adventures in Healing : 11/27/08 : Thailand : www.Integraltravel.blogspot.com Focusing on Thai-Yoga Massage, Meditation, and Buddhist philosophy we will explore how Asian healing traditions, belief systems and life-styles impact one’s mental, emotional and physical well-being. For anyone interested in expanding their perspective, deepening their sense of self, strengthening their ties to [...]
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I just bought a green basketball.
by Waylon Lewis on Jul 19, 2008
It’s silly, but the more you start thinking about every purchase, the more you start thinking about every purchase…to the point where I haven’t played basketball, one of my main favorite forms of exercise, much except at the Rec for a few years. Why? ‘Cause my old basketballs were…old…worn down, worn out (usually a good [...]
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Ecofashion…Slideshow!
by elephantjournal dotcom on Jul 19, 2008
Imagine a new generation of gas station. Old Sinclair becomes a new modern market. Pull up to the pump and the owner of the gas station greets you with a cappuccino, for-here. A restored antique truck with higher M.P.G. than your average S.U.V. pulls up next to a new wave Smart Car, and pumps 100% [...]
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This Brave Nation
by Lindsey Wolf on Jul 18, 2008
I love the idea of hosting film screenings at home. I remember how thrilled I was when I got a group of friends to watch The Corporation with me at my former, more spacious apartment. After spontaneous “oh’s” and “ewwww’s” mid-viewing over things like recombinant Bovine Growth Hormone, we followed with a conversation on some [...]
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Mindful Asheville (finally)
by Rachel Steele on Jul 18, 2008
As my mom and I drove east out of Boulder on Highway 36, my view of the Flatirons faded, and I began to look forward to a windy stretch of I-40 east, between Knoxville and Asheville, that snakes through the blue, Great Smokey Mountains. After driving through Kansas (though I tried to remind myself of [...]
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Review: The Rules of Victory: Strategies from The Art of War by James Gimian & Barry Boyce.
by Todd Mayville on Jul 18, 2008
The Rules of Victory: How to Transform Chaos and Conflict: Strategies from The Art of War James Gimian and Barry Boyce Rules of Victory is a straightforward and well written book that takes the Sun Tzu from just a simple translation and its theoretical use into the level of practical, everyday usage in life. Conflict [...]
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Robert Thurman does Miami. This Wednesday, he’ll ‘do’ Boulder.
by Waylon Lewis on Jul 18, 2008
Check out the video and article. He discusses…no surprise…why the Dalai Lama matters (that’s the title of his new book). The answer might seem easy enough, but it’s anything but. Nothing’s harder than non-viloence in the face of violence, of ‘extending the open hand of friendship to one’s enemies.’ This Wednesday, Bob Thurman will ‘do’ [...]
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Quote o’Day: Al Gore’s big “10-Year” speech via NY Times.
by Waylon Lewis on Jul 18, 2008
“We’re borrowing money from China to buy oil from the Persian Gulf to burn it in ways that destroy the planet,” Mr. Gore said. “Every bit of that’s got to change.” Are we still a can-do yes-we-can nation? Can we power our once-great nation with clean, renewable, job-creating wind and solar and geothermal—giving up our [...]
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New West: why ‘elephant’ journal?
by Waylon Lewis on Jul 18, 2008
Why ‘elephant’? Our ol’blog on New West remembers.
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Alton Johnson: Bossa Nova Acai.
by Walk The Talk Show on Jul 16, 2008
Acai (Ahhhhh…sigh…eeee) is good for you.
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LOHAS: Why Organic & Biodynamic Wine Matters, with Organic Vintners.
by Walk The Talk Show on Jul 16, 2008
Why Organic & Biodynamic Wine Matters
Paolo Bonetti of Organic Vintners
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Treehugger.com’s Graham Hill: the Power of Green Media. At LOHAS.
by Alex King on Jul 16, 2008
Waylon has a sit down with Graham Hill, founder of Treehugger.com, which recently joined forces with Discovery Channel. Now, Treehugger and Discovery have launched the first eco network, Planet Green.
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Dr. Jules Levinson
by Alex King on Jul 16, 2008
Saving Tibetan Language and Culture.
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by tdomf_85aee on Jul 16, 2008
: Anusara Yoga Teacher Training Intensive : November 12 – 23 : Om Time Denver : $1100.00 : www.omtime.com This Training is geared toward those who have never taught yoga before, Anusara Yoga teaching veterans who want to go back to the basics, and yoga teachers who have never taught Anusara Yoga. Application online @ [...]
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Mike Hill’s Photos: Capturing the Ever-Elusive Present Moment.
by elephantjournal dotcom on Jul 15, 2008
Check the slideshow of Mike Hill‘s photo essay from the Summer ’08 issue.
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Contemplative Photography: Mike Hill
by elephantjournal.com on Jul 15, 2008
MikeHill.com
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Blissful Home Products
by Rachel Steele on Jul 15, 2008
You know you have hit upon a good product when the company motto is “We have a responsibility to our planet and to our inner bliss.” Well, I’m in. Blissful Home makes green cleaning products with ayurvedic aromatherapy using essential oils. I am not the best housekeeper in the world, but when I do clean [...]
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Perfecto: Rock Climbing Above the Sea.
by elephantjournal dotcom on Jul 15, 2008
Among Mallorca’s fragrant almond groves, famed nightclubs and speedo-sporting Eurotourists, limestone cliffs rise from the sea like sentinels, their steep pockets beckoning to climbers the world over. Whether you know it as psicobloc, bouldering or deep water soloing, you’ve no doubt seen footage of ropeless climbers throwing for tufas twenty meters above the ocean. A [...]
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What is it (Torture) Good For? Absolutely Nothing!
by Rachel Steele on Jul 14, 2008
…Unless you count eliciting false confessions and getting us into a war. And don’t forget creating more terrorists! Frank Rich from the NYTimes writes how the war or terror has not made us any safer (I would say duh, but that seems in bad form given the grave nature of the issue…but seriously, duh).
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Oil Shortage? Offshore drilling! A good idea (not).
by Rachel Steele on Jul 14, 2008
“President Bush lifts offshore drilling ban.” In the video on the BBC website, Bush blames high gas prices on Democratically controlled Congress’ failure to act. As my Dad would say, “Honey, denial’s not only a river in Egypt.” Register to Vote Here!
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Review: What Do Buddhists Believe?
by Todd Mayville on Jul 14, 2008
This is a great book for anyone interested in checking out Buddhism, or to pass on to those friends or family members who ask the title question (which seems to happen to me more often than I thought it would), or for those who need a quick reminder themselves. Less than 100 pages, it’s the [...]
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