Buddhism is an experiential tradition, so Buddha invites everyone to “see for yourself.” It is a middle way between dogmatism and radical skepticism. However, some have taken poor translat… more →
Heart Jewelurbanmonkdiaries wrote 1 week ago: A free self is the true taste of freedom. It is free even in the midst of chaos and clamor. But what … more →
urbanmonkdiaries wrote 1 week ago: 10 years ago, my work as a consultant had taken me to a beautiful country in South-east Asia. Though … more →
urbanmonkdiaries wrote 1 week ago: In Zen, there is a beautiful saying to guide seekers of reality and freedom. In the beginning, the t … more →
wrasseler wrote 2 weeks ago: Everybody Else talks about the Middle Way. No mentioning with same breath, “Razor’s Edge … more →
soraj wrote 2 weeks ago: Georges Dreyfus came to Chulalongkorn University again for the third time, and this time he gave a p … more →
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monkeymind wrote 2 months ago: In Zen Buddhism the term practice encompasses the conscious engagement in one’s spiritual unfo … more →
Otto Kerner wrote 3 months ago: Thanks for posting about the Elliot Sperling-Lobsang Sangay dissension, Jigme. I had actually intend … more →
speedyortiz wrote 3 months ago: Im not really grumpy (or even that old. . .I think) but some things sound more profound if they come … more →
Teena Marcus wrote 3 months ago: A small note inspired by Buddhist philosophy and practice – the “Middle Way”: teac … more →
Rob wrote 3 months ago: A wise reader asks: Where does some one articulate the “third” strategy in Afghanistan in any detail … more →
Alan wrote 4 months ago: On July 19 we read Chapters Two and Three from Thich Nhat Hanh’s The Heart of the Buddha … more →
zensquared wrote 5 months ago: In the Zen tradition, our practice has few rituals. Meditation techniques that are taught in Vipassa … more →
monkeymind wrote 7 months ago: I’m in trouble at work. My manager is unhappy. You’re working too many hours; when your … more →
dharmaprotector wrote 8 months ago: Buddhism is an experiential tradition, so Buddha invites everyone to “see for yourself.” … more →
boltedbooks wrote 8 months ago: Get out of Your Name and over your Nature . Get into Your Name and under your Nature . Get under You … more →
juneecstacy wrote 9 months ago: วันนี้จั่วหัวเรื่องได้ดูสิ้นหวังมากจริงๆ แต่ต้องยอมรับตรงๆ ว่าฉันเป็นคนที่ ”เคย” มีความคิดแบบนี้ ถ … more →
soraj wrote 9 months ago: ANNOUNCEMENT Public Lecture “SELF AND SUBJECTIVITY: A MIDDLE WAY APPROACH” by Georges B. … more →