Open Buddha

I saw this today through a GTU e-mail list. Since I know of at least one Zen master who is a mainstream priest, this seemed to be of interest.
Ecumenical News International
Daily News Service
31 July 2009
US Episcopalians reject bishop who embraced Zen Buddhism
ENI-09-0606
By Daniel Burke
UNDATED, 31 July (ENI/RNS)–A U.S. Episcopal (Anglican) priest who has practised Zen [...]

Once again, while working out, I did the untoward and started thinking. It’s amazing what quiet time will do for you. (Meditation doesn’t count since you’re purposefully not letting your mind wool-gather and wander.)
What came to mind today was “Unconferences.” The Unconference Blog defines an unconference (as opposed to a conference) as “a facilitated participant-driven [...]