About John Casey

Among other things, Dr. John Casey teaches courses in Sanskrit language, Indic Studies, and Buddhism.

When Mercury Retrograde Is A Good Thing

The Indian name for the planet Mercury is Budha, derived from the Sanskrit root “budh,” which means “awaken, become aware.” A “buddha” is an “awakened one.” With its slightly different spelling, “budha” means “awakening,” as well as “intelligent, clever, or wise.” It can also denote a “wise or learned person.” In ancient Greek and Roman [...]

By |2016-12-13T15:12:12-08:00November 27th, 2010|Astrology|0 Comments
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Sensuality Intertwined

Yab-Yum Images In Tibetan Buddhist Art One of the most provocative features of Tibetan Buddhist sacred art is the frequent depiction of male and female spiritual beings locked in intimate sexual embrace – referred to in the Tibetan language as “yab-yum” or “father-mother” aspect. Whether shown seated together in meditative equipose or standing in dynamic [...]

By |2016-12-12T04:39:13-08:00February 22nd, 2010|Meditation|0 Comments
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