I want to write about this, as I often find others sometimes very intolerant of my Buddhist practice. But first I thought I should address whether or not Buddhism is in fact a religion. I have seen many discussions on…
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Overcoming bias with humility
We are Family
It’s a family affair For over 10 years I studied and did my best to practice Buddhism. I did this on my own and completely independently. My belief was that Buddha found enlightenment all by himself, so why couldn’t I.…
Bad Company: an excerpt…
The Suttas (Buddha’s teachings) warn one against companionship with bad people in this way: because of bad company one gives ear to evil advice; because of such advice evil reflections occupy the mind; because of such reflections mental confusion prevails…