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What is buddhism? An Overview

Bhante Seelawimala, professor of Buddhist Studies, Monastic, and President of American Buddhist Seminary, gives a brief description of Buddhism.

We Believe This Because We Were Taught

Horace Griffin, an Episcopal Pastor and Professor at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, California, tells his story of growing up in a conservative Florida town in a religious family that lead to a struggle between his faith and his sexuality.

The Meaning of Capitalism, a Buddhist Perspective

Philosopher Doug Powers talks about his understanding of Capitalism, Buddhism, and why we aren't living in a world where people are getting a fair trade for their labor.
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The Open Mind Project seeks to shed light on the power and influence that religious, cultural and fundamental narratives have on human psychology, society, and environment. We provide educational resources, including an online database of belief systems (the Faith Portal). We promote a broadened worldview that reinforces our identity as one human race, transcending the stories that often divide us. We connect people from different backgrounds, seeking more beneficial narratives to assist in our progression toward sustainability and equitable civilization.