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| + | [[Barbara O'Brien]] is an author who writes the blog, Mahablog. O'Brien's book Blogging America Political Discourse in a {{Wiki|Digital Nation}} discusses the changes blogging has made in {{Wiki|America}}'s political culture, and the left-right [[debate]] . O'Brien is a strong advocate of blogging as a means of giving the public power in the media, as well as opposing the {{Wiki|Iraq War}}. She has a {{Wiki|Bachelor}} of {{Wiki|Journalism}} from the {{Wiki|University of Missouri}} in Columbia, {{Wiki|Missouri}}. O'Brien also writes and edits the [[Buddhism]] topic at {{Wiki|About.com}}. | ||
| + | [[Barbara Hoetsu O'Brien]] is a journalist and student of [[Zen]] [[Buddhism]] currently living in the greater {{Wiki|New York}} City area. | ||
| + | ''Experience'': | ||
| + | Barbara began formal study of [[Buddhism]] in 1988, when she was accepted as a lay student of [[Zen Mountain Monastery]] in {{Wiki|Mount Tremper}}, NY. In the years since she has since been actively engaged in meeting [[Buddhists]] from other [[traditions]] and learning about the many forms of [[Buddhism]]. Although most of her work as a writer focuses on American politics, she has written extensively about [[religion]] in {{Wiki|America}} and how it impacts politics and culture on her personal blog, The Mahablog. She also writes in the political sphere about {{Wiki|mesothelioma}} and {{Wiki|asbestos}} tort reform. She is currently a member of the Empty Hand [[Zen]] Center in {{Wiki|New Rochelle, New York|New Rochelle}}, NY. | ||
| + | ''Education'': | ||
| + | Barbara has a {{Wiki|Bachelor}} of {{Wiki|Journalism}} {{Wiki|degree}} from the {{Wiki|University of Missouri}}. | ||
| + | ''From Barbara O\'Brien'': | ||
| + | My own [[spiritual]] [[path]] began with mainstream {{Wiki|Christian}} {{Wiki|Protestantism}}, then diverged into an exploration of many traditions and [[philosophies]] until I became a student of [[Zen]] [[Buddhism]] in the late 1980s. Since then I have combined my [[Zen]] practice with investigation of all [[Buddhist]] history and [[traditions]]. | ||
| + | Through study, but even more through many encounters and discussions with other [[Buddhists]], I have come to a deep appreciation and respect for the dizzying complexity of practices and [[doctrines]] that are called [[Buddhist]]. {{Wiki|Gaudy}} and austere, [[Wikipedia:Rationality|rational]] and {{Wiki|mystical}}, {{Wiki|Gentleness|gentle}} and intense, simple yet impossibly difficult, after all these years [[Buddhism]] still fascinates and surprises me. I welcome this opportunity to help others ease into what might seem a dauntingly complex subject. | ||
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| + | [http://buddhism.about.com/bio/Barbara-O-Brien-38125.htm buddhism.about.com] | ||
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| + | * [http://www.mahablog.com/ Mahablog] – Barbara O'Brien's main blog | ||
| + | * [http://buddhism.about.com/ Buddhism] – Barbara O'Brien's [[Buddhism]] site at About.com | ||
| + | [[Category:Barbara O'Brien]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Buddhist Writers]] | ||
Revision as of 19:38, 30 October 2013
Barbara O'Brien is an author who writes the blog, Mahablog. O'Brien's book Blogging America Political Discourse in a Digital Nation discusses the changes blogging has made in America's political culture, and the left-right debate . O'Brien is a strong advocate of blogging as a means of giving the public power in the media, as well as opposing the Iraq War. She has a Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri. O'Brien also writes and edits the Buddhism topic at About.com.
Barbara Hoetsu O'Brien is a journalist and student of Zen Buddhism currently living in the greater New York City area.
Experience:
Barbara began formal study of Buddhism in 1988, when she was accepted as a lay student of Zen Mountain Monastery in Mount Tremper, NY. In the years since she has since been actively engaged in meeting Buddhists from other traditions and learning about the many forms of Buddhism. Although most of her work as a writer focuses on American politics, she has written extensively about religion in America and how it impacts politics and culture on her personal blog, The Mahablog. She also writes in the political sphere about mesothelioma and asbestos tort reform. She is currently a member of the Empty Hand Zen Center in New Rochelle, New York, NY.
Education:
Barbara has a Bachelor of Journalism degree from the University of Missouri.
From Barbara O\'Brien:
My own spiritual path began with mainstream Christian Protestantism, then diverged into an exploration of many traditions and philosophies until I became a student of Zen Buddhism in the late 1980s. Since then I have combined my Zen practice with investigation of all Buddhist history and traditions.
Through study, but even more through many encounters and discussions with other Buddhists, I have come to a deep appreciation and respect for the dizzying complexity of practices and doctrines that are called Buddhist. Gaudy and austere, rational and mystical, Gentleness and intense, simple yet impossibly difficult, after all these years Buddhism still fascinates and surprises me. I welcome this opportunity to help others ease into what might seem a dauntingly complex subject.
