Rational Nation USA

  Above all, always be capable of feeling deeply any injustice committed against anyone, anywhere in the world. This is the most beautiful quality in a revolutionary. Che Guevara In America today the signs of civil unrest are growing. Driven by ignorance and greed. Corporations and politicians - lying  to folks and playing on the peoples fears to keep them in line. In the wealthiest  of nations (the USA) people go hungry and many are unable to secure the medical treatments they need. In a nation that claims to value freedom (the USA) more people rest in a prison cell than anywhere else on the planet. Why? America is in need of an American Che Guevara. One who can actually unite us once again in a common effort to secure the blessings this land/nation has to offer to ALL of its inhabitants. Every last one of them.

  Ran across the following while I was busy studying. It is, in my view a fair representation and summary of Buddhism's core values. You can consider it a quick reference or a reminder sheet. Especially if you're new to Buddhism. I am running a partial repost of the article here, with full attribution and a hot link back to the original document. THE BUDDHIST CORE VALUES AND PERSPECTIVES FOR PROTECTION CHALLENGES: FAITH AND PROTECTION                                               I. THE BACKGROUND OF BUDDHIS Buddhism, like most of the great religions of the world, is divided into a number of different traditions. However, most traditions share a common set of fundamental beliefs.  One central belief of Buddhism is often referred to as reincarnation -- the concept that people are reborn after dying. In fact, most individuals go through...