The Holy GrailThis is obviously a distinctively Christian image, but it conveys the concept well enough.Nov 30, 2024Nov 30, 2024
Don’t Believe Monkey MindI have written before about monkey mind, or our daily mind that is the problem in Buddhism.Nov 28, 20241Nov 28, 20241
Fear of AwakeningThe estimable Joseph Goldstein begins his book, Insight Meditation, by saying that enlightenment (his word) “does not make us weird.” I…Nov 23, 2024Nov 23, 2024
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…Nov 19, 2024Nov 19, 2024
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 5, 2024Nov 5, 2024
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 25, 2024Oct 25, 2024
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 24, 2024Oct 24, 2024
