Dharma magazines

[disastermouse]

Re: Dharma magazines

Newsletters are kind of a thing of the past.

Blogs are much better.

While I run a number of blogs, I have to disagree. Blogs are for rapid communication, newsletters are more thought out. Newsletters are also a more solid record than blogs, which are, by their very nature, ephemeral (as are all things, of course...). I also create newsletters for some of my clients, and they are a good way to consolidate information. They also represent editorial choice, something that is less prominent on blogs.

Just sayin'... my 2 cents as a freelance writer.

I'd say the editorial choice thing sorta just depends on the blog. I've seen blogs with better standards than much print and I've seen all-over-the-place unfocused, irrational blogs.

Usually though, the advertising is less prominent on blogs and is more easily blocked - at least if it's Flash.

[Hoyu]

Re: Dharma magazines

Jundo wrote:
Actually, they turned down the article.

That's Kind of a bummer. Anyway, it's a great article and we have a copy of it here so it's all good

Gassho,
John

[Nenka]

Re: Dharma magazines

I think most of these magazines are a very good starting place for beginners and the Buddha-curious, but after a while it's best to move on.

Actually my favorite "Buddhist" magazine is Family Handyman. It teaches you a lot about taking care of your home and using your tools properly and with attention and skill. :wink:

Gassho

Jennifer