Hello All!, About a month ago I finished an excellent book, by author, Sallie Tisdale, a Zen Priest, somewhere in the U.S.A. This book was published in 2006. It is titled: "Women of the Way - Discovering 2,500 Years of Buddhist Wisdom". This is the book I didn't know I was waiting for! Valuable information for anyone who wishes to learn some of the significant and hidden historical contributions that women have made in culture, society, philosophy, etc., that continue to influence the … [Read more...]
The book I didn’t know I was waiting for !
The works of Joseph Campbell
Over the past year, I've studied the works of Joseph Campbell: videos and books, published by The Joseph Campbell Foundation. Campbell extensively references the Goddess culture. One of the books that he writes, along with other writers is titled: "In All Her Names". I have found his works fundamental to my own understanding that the religions and cultures of the world, at least over the last 5,000 years, started out with the same basic mythological story. I … [Read more...]
MATRIARCHY in a modern society is often mis-understood ~ Empowering Women
Take Action to Expand Economic Opportunities for Women Women in poor communities often face barriers that prevent them from participating in their countries' economies and from earning income to support themselves and their families.Thanks to microfinance, women at the bottom of the world's economic ladder are finally gaining access to financial services that allow them to save and start income-generating businesses. CARE knows from experience that investing in the earning power of … [Read more...]