Monthly Archives: February 2012

Enlightenment or Waking Up – The Primacy of Endarkenment

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Trans-Evolutionary Fitness

Strictly speaking, the word Buddhism is a faux amis – a false friend. Believe it or not, “Buddhism” has no counterpart in the canonical languages (Sanskrit, Chinese, Pali, Tibetan, and Mongolian) nor derivative commentary languages of Asia (e.g., Korean, Japanese, … Continue reading →

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Streams Mistaken as Sects

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Trans-Evolutionary Fitness

One feature distinguishing neo Western Buddhisms from the mainstream traditions of Asia is sectarianism. By and large, traditional Buddhism’s divisions are rooted in differing teachings regarding meta-praxis, or practices aimed at moving beyond ordinary, socially conditioned ways of thinking, judging, … Continue reading →

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The “Other” Buddhism

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Trans-Evolutionary Fitness

Having been involved with Buddhism for decades, including being trained and credentialed as a teacher in one of the major movements in Japan, it’s evident that something vital is missing in Western neo-Buddhism. This blog is dedicated to airing issues, … Continue reading →

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