james vogel
For much of my adult life I have studied the teachings of Buddha. I have found them to shed light on my temporal existence. Because I value these teachings, I have sought to embody them. Lama Thapkay has said "Save one and you save the world" and Suzuki Roshi said something like "Pick up a pebble ... Read More
Do you wish you could edit your responses? Do you sometimes later wish you had said something in a certain situation? We all have wished we had said or done something we did not do. Maybe some one has asked you a question and later, you realize your answer was less than honest; or your response was ... Read More
What is intelligent life? Are humans the only form of intelligent life on earth? Read More
Enviromentalism is the new religion with every bit as much arbitrary belief and ritual as any other religion Read More
How long does it take a fertile planet - one that can initiate and sustain life - to develop "intelligent life"? And, how long does it take that planet to self destruct? Read More
The editors of the Big Think are less honest than the editors of People Magazine. Read More