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The idea of the Two Truths is intended to express the dual nature of all phenomena as both real and illusory, or empty. Everything appears to have substance: material reality as well as mental activity, sensation, emotion and our intellectual … Continue reading
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In some respects, the markets here are not for the faint of heart. It’s one thing to have fruits and vegetables laying out, mostly covered, but sometimes partially exposed to the sun, for hours at a time. It’s another to … Continue reading
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There are so many temples here, it’s easy to become inured to their presence, let alone be curious enough to investigate. When I moved from my former hotel to a new location within the Old Town over a week ago, … Continue reading
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One of the more useful things I did to prepare for this jaunt into Asia was to check out what it was like to drive here–especially motorbiking. I was interested in safety of course, but also the law. There’s a … Continue reading
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Sometimes it’s hard to tell the difference between street food and cafes. Many of the cafes that appear to be mere glorified street vendors who have managed to add a few tables. Some of the street vendors are offering more … Continue reading
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I’m filling in some details missing from the original post about activism. I want to clarify a few things before getting into some of the thornier questions about how we can be effective in the world and keep our intentions … Continue reading
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Doi Inthanon: This mountain is the highest peak in Thailand. It is named after a beloved king who ruled for 27 years in the late 19th century and is fondly remembered for his efforts to preserve the forests of northern … Continue reading
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I had intended for this day to be a day of reflection. Although there are gems of culture, commerce and human ingenuity lurking everywhere around the next corner or down the next alley, I had minimal desire to go out … Continue reading
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Mind itself – that is, the nature of awakened mind – is pure like space, and so is without birth or death, pleasure or pain. It has no substance to delimit it and is free of the phenomena of samsara … Continue reading
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I don’t quite recall how my attention was drawn to Wat Chedi Luang. Maybe it was mentioned in some online resources I reviewed recently. Maybe it was Lonely Planet. But regardless, I took off this morning to see it. It’s … Continue reading
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Critical. Crazy. Catastrophic.
We are coming down to earth. We will not arrive intact.
conscious travel & social justice
exploring expressing creating
The Best of History, Literature, Art & Religion
The one who has arrived has a long way to go. --Tomas Transtromer
inspiring personal growth through poetry and writing
All about Poetry: Sublime, Ridiculous, Useful
companion to the book.
Meditative Skills for Modern Life
Considerations on the Process of Recognition and Liberation
with Peter Sinclair
Musings on poetry, language, perception, numbers, food, and anything else that slips through the cracks.
