How is that relevant to this article at all? Did you even read it?

Really?

.....’witnessed untold amounts of sexually abusive behavior by men in the recovery community in general, I am not at all surprised to hear about this. I quit all of it because I couldn’t stand watching the dysfunction, and no one would do anything about it when I spoke up.’ Me too

I think it is hilarious that you are loudly proclaiming how Buddhist you are while talking shit about anyone who doesn’t practice religion like you.

Letting go of ego (self) is hard for any human, particularly one brought up in Western culture; doubly so here in the Home of Ego, the USA.

Deeply, profoundly troubling situation for anyone who cares about the rights and health of women and the future of American Buddhism. Very grateful that Jezebel had the courage to investigate and publish this piece, and I hope it emboldens the survivors—of which there are way too many— to tell their stories, which…

I didn’t know Buddhism and meditation were female dominated. Did we just read the same article? What does this have to do with yoga or female dominated spaces? This guy founded all these groups and there was never anything gender specific about them. 

Really? Because I barely ever see styrofoam anymore and have definately noticed that it has been decreasing in use. Most restaurants around me serve takeout food in paper cartons, or more-recyclable plastic containers. The burger I got at the airport last night was served in compostable “egg crate” style paperboard…

note: i certainly understand that those with disabilities may need plastic straws, and i think that restaurants, etc., should have some on standby for those individuals. even reducing the number of plastic straws is a good start!