Reflections on crisis in our country, and further the struggles that all nations face. Looking at all of that through the lens of “greed, hatred, and delusion.” If we don’t look at this through the lens of dharma, we can be crushed by all this.
People often struggle to meditate “right.” The belief that meditation involves stopping thoughts ignites a struggle to control the mind. When we let go...
Reading from Joseph Goldstein’s “Mindfulness” and Bhikkhu Analayo’s “Mindfulness of Breathing” to understand what meditative concentration is and how to approach it.
Two teachings on effort: the Four Great Efforts and the simile of tuning the lute.