http://luminousbuddha.com The Luminous Buddha Tue, 09 Sep 2008 18:44:20 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en April 3-9, 2008 buzz@boulderweekly.com Images of Buddha Naropa University’s Deborah Bowman combines art, research and spirituality in her new exhibits by Barbara Byrnes-LenarcicThe pain of difficult times can sometimes be softened by sinking into silence. Still, in a world whirling with turmoil, connecting with calm may seem elusive. Deborah Bowman’s images of the Buddha ... http://luminousbuddha.com/archives/32 Touching the Earth - Naropa Graduation 2008 by Deborah Bowman, Ph.D.    Thank you for this tremendous honor. I'll begin with a little Zen story relevant to today's momentous occasion.  -4 monks at a monastery are sitting in meditation.  -Overhead the wind is blowing through prayer flags.  -The youngest monk comes out of his silence and exclaims ... http://luminousbuddha.com/archives/30