The Blogisattva Awards 2010 – Judgement Day
Okay. Okay. So the title of the post sounds a bit ominous. I’m just kidding with you. I’m pleased as Padmasambhava to have been selected as one of the judges for this year’s Blogisattva Awards.
I love blogging. You see, when I was but a wee sapling, I used to create zines to share my interest in punk music. I loved the community that came out of creating something that people loved to share and comment on. No ego. No posturing. Just sharing and growing. That mentality has always stuck with me throughout my life.
Daily, I pour through blog posts that fill my RSS reader and marvel at the creativity, honesty, simplicity, intelligence and raw passion that comes out in the bloggers that I follow. Conversations that come out of the posts, while not a replacement for face to face, sangha discussions, often help me to further question the dharma, teachers and samsaric indulgences that I’m privy to.
Much like the Utne Reader which states its mandate is to “deliver daily digests of the best in independent ideas and alternative culture”, I look at the Blogisattva Awards as delivering a similar service. I’m not a big fan of creating a hierarchy, but I am supportive of anything that helps to recognize those who are dedicating their time and energy to share their knowledge and interest in Buddhism with others via blogging. I promise to be impartial and transparent.
Be sure to head over to the Blogisattva website and share your opinions. Nominate someone for the People’s Choice award. Revel in the clothing malfunctions that come along with the awards ceremony. Oh and don’t forget to add your blog to the blog directory.
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Thank you so much for volunteering!
Came here from BPF site. Love this blog.
Oooh! I am so glad you are being a part of it! What an experience it will be!
Also I checked out the Blog directory, and was chuffed to see ‘nothing to attain’ already on it amidst so many lovely blogs I love. btw — I’m in the Zen tradition — just a l’il clarification on affiliation. THANKS for doing this!!!