Here's the transcript from the Q&A section in the introductory session of "Three Pathways of Awakening" virtual course, being offered through Buddhist Geeks. The question by a participant was basically - what is specifically post-traditional in this approach? What follows is an attempt to answer on the spot.

Right view is impossible without awakened imagination.

Whatever your style of practice, if you're interested how an authentic post-traditional approach to Buddhadharma may look like, and curious to see how *you* can make it a reality, join me for this 6-week exploration, as the list of participants is filling up.

Stuart Lachs has written another piece that looks at some Chan/Zen standard practices of legitimacy and authenticity. Much of what becomes obvious is generally applicable to many other traditional models of institutionalization, transmission, and empowerment, Buddhist or otherwise.

Just to share with you some of what I've been up to, and what my plans are for this year and next.

For the first time, no one really knows what spirituality will be like 50 years from now.

As we move into another year, many people reflect on the year that has passed while setting resolutions and intentions for the next one. For some of us time is a scarcity, for others an inconvenience. Even in its linear sense, time teaches the natural flow of our awareness, whether as emergent growth or unfolding of hidden potential.

Don't buy into superstition. Hold views you can actually practice.

Introductory discussion of attitudes and assumptions that influence how we relate to teachers.

How does the wisdom and clarity of ancient Dharma have relevance and meaning in the midst of contemporary evolutionary challenges? How can spiritual insight and illumination empower us to more effectively meet the emerging challenges of our time?