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Missing Link Found? Was Reincarnation Just Early Buddhism’s Explanation for Genetic Evolution?
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Ethan Nichtern
The purported fossil missing link found this morning of 47 million year old Darwinius Masillae is causing a stir. Some people think it’s the key to understanding our entire human evolution, some are not so sure. I just like the fact that she’s nicknamed Ida.
Oh, Cheesus! On Hallucination and Other Spiritual Traps
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Ethan Nichtern
A woman from Preston Hollow, Texas, Sara Bell, claims she saw Jesus Christ in A Cheeto, and named it Cheesus Christ. Cheetos, anyone?
To What Extent Can Buddhism Help With Depression?
By
Denise M. Abatemarco
After reading Daphne Merkin’s A Journey Through Darkness in today’s New York Times Magazine, I was left contemplating Buddhist viewpoints on treating depression. It’s no secret that many people are drawn to the dharma during difficult times- seeking relief from despair and anxiety. Each week there seems to be new headlines touting the benefits of meditation for various psychological ailments. But is the deep…
Hope and Fear: Swine Flu Edition
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Ethan Nichtern
Check out this awesome graphic composed by I.D. Project’s very own Juan Carlos Castro: So, turns out – according to U.S. Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, that Swine Flu is less severe than feared.
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