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Reflections & Teachings

Articles on Buddhist practice, philosophy, and the path to understanding — written for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.

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On Making Our Own Prisons
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On Making Our Own Prisons

It is probably the natural inclination of the brain that when we enjoy something — or have received some sense of safety or satisfaction from it — we want to protect that thing.

Aug 3, 2026•6 min read•Basics of Buddhism
#practice#self#dharma
On Ambition and Inspiration; or Love + Diligence = Success
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On Ambition and Inspiration; or Love + Diligence = Success

"Your heart''s desire is to be told some mystery. The mystery is that there is no mystery." — Cormac McCarthy, Blood Meridian

Aug 3, 2026•3 min read•Basics of Buddhism
#practice#inspiration#patience
On Advancing at Our Own Speed
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On Advancing at Our Own Speed

None of us can be great at everything — and that is perfectly fine. What matters is finding what excites both your hunger and your heart, and walking that path honestly.

Aug 2, 2026•3 min read•Basics of Buddhism
#practice#beginners#patience
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