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🪷 Meeting the Inner Critic: Compassion as the Way
In Zen, we often speak of awakening as a return—a return to this moment, just as it is. But what happens when this moment contains a...
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Jun 52 min read
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Bodhicitta as a Functional Process: A Contextual Perspective on Awakening and Wellbeing
Bodhicitta, often translated as the "mind of awakening" or "awakening mind," is a central concept in Mahayana Buddhism. It represents the...
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Feb 163 min read
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Exploring Nagarjuna's Fourfold Negation Through Functional Contextualism
Nagarjuna, the profound philosopher of the Madhyamaka school of Buddhism, introduced the concept of the fourfold negation/tetra lemma....
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Dec 21, 20244 min read
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Non-duality
the core concept of "two-fold grasping," is where we cling to both the subject and the object as separate entities. This separation forms...
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Sep 25, 20242 min read
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Shikantaza: Just Sitting with the Unfolding Experience
In the heart of Zen practice lies shikantaza , or "just sitting." Unlike other meditation practices that focus on counting the breath,...
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Sep 9, 20242 min read
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Death, impermanence and interconnectedness
Embracing impermanence and interconnectedness can help us overcome the fear of death and provide a different perspective on the nature of...
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Jul 18, 20232 min read
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The Six Paramitas
The Six Paramitas, also known as the Six Perfections or Transcendent Perfections, are fundamental virtues or practices in Mahayana...
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Jul 17, 20232 min read
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Guru-disciple power
While seeking guidance and support from spiritual teachers or mentors can be valuable, it is crucial to be aware of the dynamics that can...
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Jul 6, 20232 min read
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The Three Jewels
The three jewels of Buddhism, also known as the Triple Gem, consist of the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha. These three elements hold...
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Jul 5, 20232 min read
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Ethics as mental health enhancement
Ethics play a vital role in promoting mental well-being and health by providing a framework for moral conduct, guiding our choices, and...
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Jul 5, 20232 min read
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Mind as process
the mind as a process means viewing it as a continuous flow of experiences, rather than a fixed or static entity. Instead of thinking of...
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Jul 5, 20233 min read
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Traps of Modern Self-Help
Modern self-help often promotes the idea that we have complete control over our thoughts and that we can eliminate negative thoughts...
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Jul 5, 20232 min read
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