CPB is
affiliated with, or a member of the following
organizations:
American Shaolin Center (ASC): ASC is CPB's martial arts organization, teaching members of the community Functional Martial Arts (FMA), Core Strength Training (CST) and Meditation through American Shaolin. American Shaolin is a synthesis of traditional Shaolin kung fu (gongfu) and advanced biomechanics and Western sports science. For more information about classes, please visit www.americanshaolin.org, or email the head instructor, Jim Eubanks, at jim.eubanks@gmail.com.
Society for Asian and Comparative Philosophy (SACP): Jim Eubanks represents CPB and its work in comparative philosophy and Pragmatic Buddhism as an active member of SACP, a professional organization in the fields of Asian and comparative philosophy.
Personal Blog of OPB Formal Student & Ki-Aikido Instructor William Perkins Sensei (Li Rui): http://thingsatthedojo.blogspot.com
Ki Intervention LLC: OPB Novice Monk & Ki-Aikido Instructor William Perkins Sensei (Li Rui) is president of Ki Intervention, LLC, a company dedicated to the exploration of cutting-edge techniques and strategies for self-defense and defensive tactics. Ki Intervention specializes in Women's self-defense and risk reduction seminars, and provides scholarships to women who have needs but who may not have the means to attend. Please visit the website here: www.kiintervention.org
CPB is proud to recommend the following organizations:
Eastern Ki Federation: www.easternkifederation.com
Center for Naturalism: www.centerfornaturalism.org & www.naturalism.org
LightPlanet.com: www.lightplanet.com/buddhism
Tricycle: The Buddhist Review: www.tricycle.com
thinkBuddha.org (the blogging site of Will Buckingham): www.thinkbuddha.org
Homepage of CPB Supporter Stephen Batchelor: www.stephenbatchelor.org
CPB thanks the following people and organizations for their efforts:
Scott Ghelfi
Scott is a graphic designer for CPB and Chan Crafts.
Aden Albert
Aden is cofounder of ASC's Furman University chapter, and is a graphic designer for CPB and our quarterly publication, The Pragmatic Buddhist. You may contact Aden at aden.albert@gmail.com.
James C. Edwards, PhD
A teacher of Jim Eubanks, Dr. Edwards was an important influence on Jim Eubanks' goal of unifying Buddhism and American Pragmatism. He is a philosophy professor at Furman University, and teaches Introduction to Philosophy, Ethics, and Twentieth Century Philosophy.
Mark Stone, PhD
Another teacher of Jim Eubanks, Mark Stone Sensei (also an instructor of Ki-Aikido) taught Jim American Philosophy (classical American pragmatism) while Jim was at Furman. Jim also had the opportunity to meditate with Stone Sensei, who is known for his disciplined approach to mindfulness.
Richard Rorty, PhD
Professor Rorty was perhaps the most important American philiosopher of our time, revitalizing American Pragmatism through his energetic and inspiring views of personal and social betterment. His work resides at the heart of the Pragmatic Buddhist perspective, and we are grateful to have received his personal endorsement of our work prior to his passing.
Jim Sr. and Malinda Eubanks
Parents of Jim Eubanks, Jim Sr. and Malinda have provided essential financial support for CPB. They have also contributed consistent encouragement.
Nita Fisher
Nita has provided CPB with zafus (sitting cushions) and supports our efforts. We thank her for her support.
Richard Culatta
Richard is editor of LightPlanet.com, a website that seeks to present accurate information about the world's major religions. CPB is proud to have contributed the current information on Buddhism listed on LightPlanet.com. You may view it here.
First Unitarian Church of St. Louis
CPB: St. Louis is currently meeting at First Unitarian Church in the Central West End. Thursday nights have prospered due to the wonderful location First Unitarian provides us at CPB. CPB would especially like to thank Marilyn Carpenter for her continued assistance.
Judy Highfill
Judy is an interfaith coordinator and member of the IARF and IALRW, the oldest interfaith organizations extant today. Judy organizes periodic Universal Meditation Retreats around the St. Louis area, and CPB is proud to be a participant of these events. See our "Events & Schedules" page for more information regarding our next Retreat.
American Shaolin Center (ASC): ASC is CPB's martial arts organization, teaching members of the community Functional Martial Arts (FMA), Core Strength Training (CST) and Meditation through American Shaolin. American Shaolin is a synthesis of traditional Shaolin kung fu (gongfu) and advanced biomechanics and Western sports science. For more information about classes, please visit www.americanshaolin.org, or email the head instructor, Jim Eubanks, at jim.eubanks@gmail.com.
Society for Asian and Comparative Philosophy (SACP): Jim Eubanks represents CPB and its work in comparative philosophy and Pragmatic Buddhism as an active member of SACP, a professional organization in the fields of Asian and comparative philosophy.
Personal Blog of OPB Formal Student & Ki-Aikido Instructor William Perkins Sensei (Li Rui): http://thingsatthedojo.blogspot.com
Ki Intervention LLC: OPB Novice Monk & Ki-Aikido Instructor William Perkins Sensei (Li Rui) is president of Ki Intervention, LLC, a company dedicated to the exploration of cutting-edge techniques and strategies for self-defense and defensive tactics. Ki Intervention specializes in Women's self-defense and risk reduction seminars, and provides scholarships to women who have needs but who may not have the means to attend. Please visit the website here: www.kiintervention.org
CPB is proud to recommend the following organizations:
Eastern Ki Federation: www.easternkifederation.com
Center for Naturalism: www.centerfornaturalism.org & www.naturalism.org
LightPlanet.com: www.lightplanet.com/buddhism
Tricycle: The Buddhist Review: www.tricycle.com
thinkBuddha.org (the blogging site of Will Buckingham): www.thinkbuddha.org
Homepage of CPB Supporter Stephen Batchelor: www.stephenbatchelor.org
CPB thanks the following people and organizations for their efforts:
Scott Ghelfi
Scott is a graphic designer for CPB and Chan Crafts.
Aden Albert
Aden is cofounder of ASC's Furman University chapter, and is a graphic designer for CPB and our quarterly publication, The Pragmatic Buddhist. You may contact Aden at aden.albert@gmail.com.
James C. Edwards, PhD
A teacher of Jim Eubanks, Dr. Edwards was an important influence on Jim Eubanks' goal of unifying Buddhism and American Pragmatism. He is a philosophy professor at Furman University, and teaches Introduction to Philosophy, Ethics, and Twentieth Century Philosophy.
Mark Stone, PhD
Another teacher of Jim Eubanks, Mark Stone Sensei (also an instructor of Ki-Aikido) taught Jim American Philosophy (classical American pragmatism) while Jim was at Furman. Jim also had the opportunity to meditate with Stone Sensei, who is known for his disciplined approach to mindfulness.
Richard Rorty, PhD
Professor Rorty was perhaps the most important American philiosopher of our time, revitalizing American Pragmatism through his energetic and inspiring views of personal and social betterment. His work resides at the heart of the Pragmatic Buddhist perspective, and we are grateful to have received his personal endorsement of our work prior to his passing.
Jim Sr. and Malinda Eubanks
Parents of Jim Eubanks, Jim Sr. and Malinda have provided essential financial support for CPB. They have also contributed consistent encouragement.
Nita Fisher
Nita has provided CPB with zafus (sitting cushions) and supports our efforts. We thank her for her support.
Richard Culatta
Richard is editor of LightPlanet.com, a website that seeks to present accurate information about the world's major religions. CPB is proud to have contributed the current information on Buddhism listed on LightPlanet.com. You may view it here.
First Unitarian Church of St. Louis
CPB: St. Louis is currently meeting at First Unitarian Church in the Central West End. Thursday nights have prospered due to the wonderful location First Unitarian provides us at CPB. CPB would especially like to thank Marilyn Carpenter for her continued assistance.
Judy Highfill
Judy is an interfaith coordinator and member of the IARF and IALRW, the oldest interfaith organizations extant today. Judy organizes periodic Universal Meditation Retreats around the St. Louis area, and CPB is proud to be a participant of these events. See our "Events & Schedules" page for more information regarding our next Retreat.
