23 posts tagged Scholarly Perspectives
Unmasking AI
The founder of the Algorithmic Justice League shares how human bias shapes machine learning
Freedom from the Story of the Self
The Buddhist concept of non-attachment conveys a transformative reorientation
Illuminating the Afterlife
An unusual depiction of heaven reflects beliefs about life and death in medieval Europe
Suddenly a Flame Is Lit
Expressing the nature of awakening
The Mandala: A Guide to Transformation
Follow the path to connect inner and outer worlds
Wake Up to Find Out
A short strange trip from chaos to enlightenment
Impermanence Can Set Us Free
How Buddhism encourages us to embrace the instability of life
A Royal Duel in the Natural World
When it comes to survival of the fittest, change is the only constant
Buddhist Faith and Political Power
Art offers insights into this complex relationship
The Power of Truth
In Buddhist lore, telling it like it is can be transformative . . . and a bit magical
War Magic: The Wizarding World of Tibetan Sorcery
Tantric ritual technologies involving mantras, charms, paintings, and sculptures enabled rulers to conquer enemies and harness power
Keeping the Faith: Religion and Politics Today
Historic and modern empires share some striking similarities
Where We Believe It Resides: Power in Game of Thrones and Himalayan Religions
A four-part series exploring the TV series in relation to Tibetan Buddhism
A Trick, a Shadow on a Wall: Magical Means to Power in Game of Thrones and Himalayan Religions
Magic and the games of power in Westeros, the Himalayas, and beyond
The Vision of the Prophet: Prophecy in Game of Thrones and Himalayan Religions
Greenseers, treasure revealers, and other interpreters of omens
You Win or You Die: Death in Game of Thrones and Himalayan Religions
How wargs and tulkus master their consciousness

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