Drawing from Bhikkhu Analayo’s teachings on Anapanasati (Mindfulness of Breathing). Exploring the difference between close attention to a meditative object and a more open awareness. This is preceded by a very personal reflection on the evolution of my own practice. What I’ve learned: "Just don’t stop."
People often struggle to meditate “right.” The belief that meditation involves stopping thoughts ignites a struggle to control the mind. When we let go...
Making the connections between the 12 Step idea of Powerlessness and Buddhist teachings on impermanence and agency.
I tell the story of how I came to write my first book.