A Buddhist’s Call for a Middle Way in Politics
At a time of political surrealism, alternative facts, and partisan conflict, a Republican Zen Buddhist finds moderation to be the public sphere’s most needed remedy.
Dick Allen
Dick Allen (1939-2017) was the Connecticut State Poet Laureate from 2010 to 2015. His ninth poetry collection, Zen Master Poems, was published by Wisdom Publications in 2016.
Poetry Month Week 1: Zen, Poetry, and Not Thinking
Dick Allen reads a selection of his poetry and gives a lesson for National Poetry Month.
Hoping for Snow in Dark December: A Balm in Troubled Times
Connecticut's poet laureate emeritus reflects on the hope that snow can bring.
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CultureMagazine | Parting Words
After a heavy, clinging snow
Parting words by Dick Allen
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