Beware Christian “White Supremacy”Lately, lots of people are talking about Christian nationalism, which is not wrong, but Christian “white supremacy” is more accurate and…1d ago1d ago
A New Fundraising PlatformPlease donate here to help build and maintain Red State Vihara. This is a new fundraising platform for non profits. Every bit helps.Nov 5Nov 5
We Cling to our AnxietyAs we awaken, our unawakened mind looks increasingly ridiculous. It is the epitome of funny/not funny. Buddhist teachers sometimes say they…Oct 25Oct 25
The Buddha Was Very FocusedThe official story of the Buddha’s life has it that his father pampered him as much as he could in the hope that he would take over the…Oct 24Oct 24
Awakening Feels GoodI always thought of awaakening as a profound psychological and perceptual transformation. And it is.Oct 19Oct 19
I MovedSomewhat impetuously, which is unusual. I have typically planned my moves more carefully in the past.Oct 18Oct 18
Awakening is a ProcessI had decided that I should wait until I awakened fully to write more. But Ajahn Sumedho says that “arhant,” the term Theravada Buddhists…Oct 17Oct 17