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dharmadude
reflections of a punk monk
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Created on 2005-08-22 20:42:19 (#8093190), last updated 2009-11-20
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Basic Info| Name: | Gurudas Śūnyatānanda |
|---|---|
| Birthdate: | 02-16 |
| Location: | Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
| Website: | Dharmadude Unplugged |
BioABOUT THE AUTHOR
Trained in the traditions of Tibetan and Zen Buddhism, Ven. Gurudas Śūnyatānanda, O.C. has taught meditation, Buddhist Dharma and Non-theistic Spirituality for more than 25 years. Openly-gay, ordained as a canonically independent Catholic bishop, a Franciscan contemplative and a vowed Buddhist monk, he leads retreats, workshops, and meditation classes throughout North America, and is the author of "The Dharma of Compassion - one monk's reflections on the teachings of the enlightened and anointed ones". He currently serves as the spiritual director of Lojong Ashram -- an intentional Franciscan, Buddhist and Benedictine contemplative community. His work with people with AIDS and cancer, pastoral counseling and work among the homeless and poor is his primary apostolic focus. He lives with his partner and companion in love, Craig Daube, in South Central Pennsylvania.
IN HIS OWN WORDS...
"It is my sincere objective to attain enlightenment for the purpose of eliminating suffering in all sentient beings for all time."
This is a DRAMA-FREE ZONE. If high drama is your thing, please take it elsewhere. Feel free to add me, as I enjoy making new friends, but FIRST, please drop me a note and tell me why you want to add me, so that I don't have to play detective! I'll be sure to do the same. And just because I don't add you, doesn't mean you're not my friend. It just might have to do with the economy of time... my moods... my interests... or that I haven't gotten around to it yet. My self-worth isn't tied to a blog, a live journal, or how many friends I have. Be kind to yourself, and do the same!
Note: This journal is of an adult gay male and as such may include images or discussions of a frank (adult) nature. Persons under the age of majority in their area should not proceed to read my journal. This disclaimer is placed here in cooperation with LiveJournal's policy. And be forewarned, I am every bit an INTJ... and my posts demonstrate that. Not for the faint of heart or mediocre.
On adding people - I look at my friendslist as a reading list. If you find my journal interesting, you may add me. You do not need my permission. On friending back - I'm not obsessed with having a balanced friends list. I realize (obviously) that some of you may add me back right away. Some of you may do it later. Some of you may never reciprocate. It's all good, and I don't see it as a quid pro quo scenario.
On defriending - Sometimes people start to feel like they don't want someone on their friendslist, but they feel anxious about dropping them. That's not me at all. If you drop me, you don't owe me an explanation or apology (though admittedly, I will probably be curious), and you can rest assured you won't be getting any guilt inducing e-mails from me.
On commenting - My livejournal habits are very erratic. I rarely post one word replies to comments in my journal. So if you've written something and I don't reply, it's probably because I have nothing to say. Rest assured, I have read it. I read my friendslist daily but I don't always comment. If there is something you absolutely feel you must discuss with me, my e-mail address is visible to those on my friendslist, so feel free to e-mail me privately anytime. Same thing goes for people commenting on my entries. If you don't comment often, or at all, it's no big deal.
On snarking at other people in this journal - I encourage challenges, respectful disagreements, and intelligent debates. If I've said written something utterly moronic, let me know. I can take the heat, and I try not to take stuff personally. I would appreciate it, however, if people on my f/list treat each other with respect (at least on this journal). I like everyone on my friendslist, and they're there for a reason.
Want to read more of my blogs? Visit: ProgressiveVoices and DHARMAdude ONLINE. For info on the Monastic Order of Contemplatives, visit: The Spiritus Project, and for a chance to read my book, "The Dharma of Compassion" visit: LOJONG MEDIA PUBLICATIONS
Trained in the traditions of Tibetan and Zen Buddhism, Ven. Gurudas Śūnyatānanda, O.C. has taught meditation, Buddhist Dharma and Non-theistic Spirituality for more than 25 years. Openly-gay, ordained as a canonically independent Catholic bishop, a Franciscan contemplative and a vowed Buddhist monk, he leads retreats, workshops, and meditation classes throughout North America, and is the author of "The Dharma of Compassion - one monk's reflections on the teachings of the enlightened and anointed ones". He currently serves as the spiritual director of Lojong Ashram -- an intentional Franciscan, Buddhist and Benedictine contemplative community. His work with people with AIDS and cancer, pastoral counseling and work among the homeless and poor is his primary apostolic focus. He lives with his partner and companion in love, Craig Daube, in South Central Pennsylvania.
IN HIS OWN WORDS...
"It is my sincere objective to attain enlightenment for the purpose of eliminating suffering in all sentient beings for all time."
This is a DRAMA-FREE ZONE. If high drama is your thing, please take it elsewhere. Feel free to add me, as I enjoy making new friends, but FIRST, please drop me a note and tell me why you want to add me, so that I don't have to play detective! I'll be sure to do the same. And just because I don't add you, doesn't mean you're not my friend. It just might have to do with the economy of time... my moods... my interests... or that I haven't gotten around to it yet. My self-worth isn't tied to a blog, a live journal, or how many friends I have. Be kind to yourself, and do the same!
Note: This journal is of an adult gay male and as such may include images or discussions of a frank (adult) nature. Persons under the age of majority in their area should not proceed to read my journal. This disclaimer is placed here in cooperation with LiveJournal's policy. And be forewarned, I am every bit an INTJ... and my posts demonstrate that. Not for the faint of heart or mediocre.
On adding people - I look at my friendslist as a reading list. If you find my journal interesting, you may add me. You do not need my permission. On friending back - I'm not obsessed with having a balanced friends list. I realize (obviously) that some of you may add me back right away. Some of you may do it later. Some of you may never reciprocate. It's all good, and I don't see it as a quid pro quo scenario.
On defriending - Sometimes people start to feel like they don't want someone on their friendslist, but they feel anxious about dropping them. That's not me at all. If you drop me, you don't owe me an explanation or apology (though admittedly, I will probably be curious), and you can rest assured you won't be getting any guilt inducing e-mails from me.
On commenting - My livejournal habits are very erratic. I rarely post one word replies to comments in my journal. So if you've written something and I don't reply, it's probably because I have nothing to say. Rest assured, I have read it. I read my friendslist daily but I don't always comment. If there is something you absolutely feel you must discuss with me, my e-mail address is visible to those on my friendslist, so feel free to e-mail me privately anytime. Same thing goes for people commenting on my entries. If you don't comment often, or at all, it's no big deal.
On snarking at other people in this journal - I encourage challenges, respectful disagreements, and intelligent debates. If I've said written something utterly moronic, let me know. I can take the heat, and I try not to take stuff personally. I would appreciate it, however, if people on my f/list treat each other with respect (at least on this journal). I like everyone on my friendslist, and they're there for a reason.
Want to read more of my blogs? Visit: ProgressiveVoices and DHARMAdude ONLINE. For info on the Monastic Order of Contemplatives, visit: The Spiritus Project, and for a chance to read my book, "The Dharma of Compassion" visit: LOJONG MEDIA PUBLICATIONS
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