Dive-bar Dharma: Making it Fresh or Sensationalizing it?
Vince Horn , Ryan Oelke
Join the Geeks of the Round Table as we discuss an article published on Salon.com entitled, Dive-bar Dharma. The geeks explore several questions, sparked by this article, including whether or not we should update ancient metaphors with more contemporary metaphors? Also of interest is how far teachers should go in adapting the teachings of the Buddha to the culture and counter-cultures that they teach within? How do we discover the fine between making the dharma more fresh and relevant and of sensationalizing it?
This is part 1 of a two-part series. Listen to part 2, Every Generation Creates the Dharma Anew (airing next week).
Related Resources:
- Dive-bar Dharma (the article that we are discussing in this episode)
Every Generation Creates the Dharma Anew
The Round Table Geeks continue their exploration of Whitney Joiner's article, "Dive-bar Dharma". In a flurry of paradox, perspectives, humor, and exploration they tackle questions of integrating dharma into life, the Buddhist secular movements, contemplative practices in other traditions, and the historical and sociological dimensions of Dharma's spread to the West. We hope you enjoy this dynamic and fun conversation between fellow Buddhist geeks.
This is part 2 of a two-part series. Listen to part 1, Dive-bar Dharma: Making it Fresh or Sensationalizing it?.
Related Resources:
- Dive-bar Dharma (the article that we are discussing in this episode)
Monday, April 28, 2008
Buddhist Geeks: Dive Bar Dharma, Parts One & Two
An excellent two-part discussion from the Buddhist Geeks.
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