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In Greed We Trust

October 23, 2015 by Jerome Freedman

Our global economy seems to be rooted in greed. It seems that the United State dollar bill should read, “In Greed We Trust.” There is no more trust in god, a supreme being, the creator of all there is, or our very own buddhanature. We seem to be consumed by greed. We can begin almost […]

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Killing You Softly

September 25, 2015 by Jerome Freedman

Roberta Flack tells us that “[He] is killing me softly with his song.” But I say, sugar is killing you softly with its sweetness. This is especially true for refined sugar. There are other foods that also my be killing you softly. These are mainly packaged foods that contain GMO (genetically modified organisms) ingredients like […]

Filed Under: Health and Healing, Mindfulness, Quotes, Research Tagged With: Genetically Modified Organisms, GMO, Killing You Softly, Roberta Flack, sugar, The Paleo Manifesto: Ancient Wisdom for Lifelong Health

Global Warming Is Still Happening

March 21, 2014 by Jerome Freedman

My dharma brother and fellow OI1 member, George Hoguet posted a link to a very technical article about global warming which is still happening and even at a faster rate than anticipated by the latest scientific assessment. The NASA study reveals that “…Climate Sensitivity Is High So ‘Long-Term Warming Likely To Be Significant.’” [Read More…] […]

Filed Under: Activism, Contemplations, Mindfulness, Teachers Tagged With: Bhikkhu Bodhi, Global Warming Is Still Happening, GMO, OI, Order of Interbeing, Taking Action For The Benefit Of All Beings, Thich Nhat Hanh, Who Will Feed The Hungry Children In America

Who Will Feed The Hungry Children In America?

August 16, 2013 by Jerome Freedman

Speaking of Engaged Buddhism, there is no finer example than that of Bhikkhu Bodhi. He founded Buddhist Global Relief (BGR) project to feed the hungry children in America and other parts of the world. According to an article on the BGR blog titled, Nourishing Change, the United States House of Representatives passed the new Farm […]

Filed Under: Activism, Mindfulness Tagged With: Are You Playing Genetic Roulette?, BGR, Bhikkhu Bodhi, Buddhist Global Relief, engaged Buddhism, Genetically Modified Organisms, GMO, Nourishing Change, The Declaration of Interdependence, Who Will Feed The Hungry Children In America

Is Global Warming Real?

July 6, 2013 by Jerome Freedman

Is climate change real? Is global warming something that humans are responsible for? I keep asking myself these questions, especially when friends suggest that climate change is a scientific hoax. Last week, I watched an amazing film by photographer James Balog called, “Chasing Ice“. This is an effort by an artist to show the world that climate […]

Filed Under: Activism, Mindfulness, Video Tagged With: 350.org, Chasing Ice, global warming, GMO, Is Climate Change Real?, Is Global Warming Real?, James Balog, mindful consumption, Thich Nhat Hanh

Are You Playing Genetic Roulette?

July 1, 2013 by Jerome Freedman

One of the main principles of mindful eating is to choose your food wisely. Are you playing genetic roulette by letting GMO foods into your diet? GMO stands for Genetically Modified Organisms. Did you know that one of the major causes of obesity today is from eating GMO foods? 70% of processed foods in the grocery […]