Essays

Meditation as Axiological Sieve

Sieve: ” a utensil consisting of a wire or plastic mesh held in a frame, used for straining solids from liquids, for separating coarser from finer particles, or for reducing soft solids to a pulp.” –…

Sentio-Social Realism: A Call to Artists

Sentio-Social Realism: A Call to Artists “Social realism-Term used to refer to the work of painters, printmakers, photographers and film makers who draw attention to the everyday conditions of the working classes and the poor, and who…

Remember Suffering in this World

Remember Suffering in this World It’s not easy to think about intense suffering. It can make you feel helpless knowing that there’s so much pain in the world, going on all the time. But it’s important…

Uncle George

Uncle George: A Personal Essay “There is hunger all over the world, Matthew. People are really suffering.” – George Dobler “Hare Krishna, Peace and Love” – George Harrison Introduction “I have St. Matthew my guardian angel,…

“We Must Close the Death Factories”: A few words on farm animal advocacy.

“We Must Close the Death Factories”: A few words on farm animal advocacy “Each day is an opportunity to take concrete steps to relieve suffering.” -Jonathon Leighton Intro “For it is as though we forget that…