THIS IS WHAT I BELIEVE:

I believe in compassion as a universal truth.
I accept that my spiritual beliefs are no more provable than anyone elses.
I have no interest in trying to convert others.
I believe that there are great unknowables worth enquiring about.
I understand that nothing is knowable without enquiry.
I seek peace for all.
I view love a better partner than hate.
I support same-sex marriage, because love is to be celebrated.
I believe in elevating women to positions of power. The world would be better.
I accept that differences of opinion will always exist, and thank goodness.
I celebrate differences, because this is what drives creativity.
I will not allow differences to be used as a tool for hate.
I celebrate our shared humanity.
I despise nationalistic mythology of tribal identity.
I hail those that can think outside the box.
I support those who sit outside society.
I believe in freedom.
I seek freedom for those with none.
I support government that represents the people.
I disdain government that represents corporations.
I fight for justice.
I cry for where there is none.
I believe in fairness.
I support the hungry and needy.
I will never turn my eye away from cruelty.
I believe in human rights for all.

- El-Branden Brazil -

Buddhism: The Three Jewels - Photography By El-Branden Brazil

Burma: Land of Beauty & Suffering

The essence of Buddhism - Sogyal Rinpoche

Shunryu Suzuki: Control

Bangla Buddhist Song - AJI ANTORETE SUNI

Third Anniversary Of The Saffron Revolution

Venerable Ashin Htavara and Venerable Ashin Dhammajoti, leaders of the Saffron Revolution, spoke at a vigil outside the UN Building in Tokyo, to commemorate the third anniversary of the uprising, on September 25th, 2010.

Filmed and photographed by El-Branden Brazil

For more photography from the vigil, please click HERE.

H.H. The Dalai Lama - Heart Sutra

A Novice & His Teacher At Banteay Srei Temple, Cambodia

Photography by El-Branden Brazil

The Monk and the Moon

A Buddhist hermit in China's Zhongnan Mountain range speaks about the final stages of practice toward enlightenment.

The Dalai Lama - Beyond Suffering

Young Buddhist Novices Singing 'Tomorrow'

Where Science and Buddhism Meet

Alan Watts - The Real You

A Teaching From Zen Master Jinen

This is the first of my videos in a series of teachings by my teacher, Zen master Jinen-san.

Om Mani Padme Hum

Ashin Sopaka Caring For Those In Need

Photography by El-Branden Brazil
You can support Ashin Sopaka's efforts at The Best Friend.Org.

Dechen Shak Dagsay Sings The Mantra 'Om Mani Padme Hum'

A Monk Studies At A Bangkok Temple

Photography by El-Branden Brazil

What is Zen?