Summertime on the Island of Pain consisted of hot days and cold nights, but with the Autumn came a drop in the temperature that tested Ruth’s powers of concentration once again. There was a chill penetrating Mei Lubaba’s bones. Her muscles twitched, and there was a frosty tingle in her hands and feet. She was... Continue Reading →
Mother Ruth and eleven of her most senior meditation students set out on an extended wilderness retreat in the mountains and forests far away and high above the monastery, the nunnery, the hot and cold running water, and the university’s fully stocked kitchen. The mountain held a place of reverence for the locals. They say... Continue Reading →
In the Book of Genesis, man is made flesh by God. In the Garden of Eden, woman is made from man’s bones—and it is she who gives birth to the rest of us. It is woman who bears the messiah, the offspring that crushes Satan. Western religion begins by granting creation to God, then quietly... Continue Reading →
You must be logged in to post a comment.