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Relationships and practice (part 2)
There are just a few things which I have known in my bones for as far back as I can remember. They are constants, like the water which remains unchanged through raging storms and calm seas, through the changing of … Continue reading →
Relationships and practice (part 1)
I’m not built for the monastic life, however. I am called to the push and pull of the outside world, the warmth and chaos of children, the interesting and frustrating human relationships that comprise the business environment, the attendant dynamics … Continue reading →
A few thoughts on practice and sexuality
I felt I might attempt to write something about sexuality from the viewpoint of my Buddhist practice, a personal view. This isn’t easy, especially as a monk and celibate for decades, but I offer a few thoughts in the hope … Continue reading →
The mind of poverty
I recently came across the phrase “the mind of poverty” and was struck by its power. It is the mind that is impoverished. We are not speaking about material poverty, but rather emotional and spiritual poverty – the sense that … Continue reading →
My illness is not my True Nature
Of course the above title should be self-evident to a Buddhist but sadly that is not how I have felt till very recently. I have lived with mental illness most of my life. The symptoms of OCD (an anxiety based … Continue reading →
The heart of the matter
Written in response to the last (Summer) issue of the Journal. As human beings, we face many challenges, and for those of us who experience post-traumatic stress disorder and accompanying anxiety and depression, everyday tasks can become monumental and require … Continue reading →
An odyssey through depression (Part 2)
When visiting one of our smaller temples a few years ago, I was asked by the prior if I might talk about or answer any questions about training with depression. As they pointed out, most if not all of our … Continue reading →