Does Buddhism Need a New Story? David Loy at Seattle University

Evening TalkDoes Buddhism Need a New Story?7 PM Sat. June 15, 2013Wyckoff Auditorium (Bannan Engineering Building)Seattle UniversityBehind our ecological and economic crises there is a more basic problem: a defective story about who we are, what the world is and our role in it. We can’t simply replace this defective worldview with a traditional Buddhist one, but today a new story is beginning to emerge from their interaction ~ David Loy

Day-long RetreatTransforming Self, Transforming World9:30-4:30 Sun June 16 Boeing Room (Lemieux Library)Seattle UniversityExploring the connection between personal transformation and the transformation of society.Chairs and siting cushions are provided.EVERYONE IS WELCOME. No one turned away because of lack of funds.Suggested donation: Sliding scale $10-$30 Evening Talk & $30-$60 Day-long RetreatSeattle University is at 901 12th Ave. Seattle, WABus, Driving and parking info at https://www.seattleu.edu/visit/directions/Pre-registration not required.Questions—contact Denis at 206 291-6596 denismarty@gmail.comDavid R. Loy, a long time Zen practitioner and Zen teacher in the Sanbo Kyodan tradition, is a professor of Buddhism and comparative philosophy. A highly regarded lecturer, he is also a prolific author.  His books include Non-duality; Money, Sex, War and Karma; A Buddhist Response to the Climate Emergency, and the most recent, The World is Made of Stories.  David is leading Buddhist thinker on the interface of Buddhism and the social and ecological issues of our times. More info at www.davidloy.orgSponsored byBuddhist Peace Fellowship SeattleEcoSangha Seattle

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