
individualism is doomed to collapse
Each little star trying to shine brighter than others, on its lonesome, necessarily collapses in on itself.
Do we have enough to care about in common?
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Each little star trying to shine brighter than others, on its lonesome, necessarily collapses in on itself.

I’ve been translating perspectives of Ajahn Buddhadāsa where he discusses the “buddhaness” or quality of awakening in everything everywhere, including people.

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Resistance is called for.

… speak the truths of Gaza and anti-semitism, please speak those truths.

Stop complaining.

My keyboard has been rather quiet and also mind, fairly so, on retreat.

old-fashioned exemplars for our current confusion

When discussions gingerly touch upon “what we can do?,” those I’m part of often focus on things we can do physically and verbally — towards others and in the world.

For those who pay attention, who make mindfulness a way of life, there is regular attention to each moment-event.