enlightenment
Life Framework v0.3
A synthesis of the most important lessons I have learned packaged into a simple framework. WIP until RIP.
buddhism
Review of 'Opening the Hand of Thought' by Kosho Uchiyama
My notes on the book 'Opening the Hand of Thought' by Kosho Uchiyama.
life
Life's Hard: Here is How I Go About It (Life Framework v0.2)
11 sometimes surprising guidelines to find peace and make our mark on the world.
travel
Giving the Shrine a Shine after the Rain
It rains. The rain stops. The shrine gets cleaned.
philosophy
Five Steps to Peace
Discover the path to inner peace with this enlightening article that outlines five transformative steps towards achieving a serene state of mind grounded in the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh.
meditation
Practice: Shepherding Awareness
Proposes a meditation practice focusses on bridging attention and awareness.
life
A Framework for the Mastery of Life (V0.1)
Describes a framework for the mastery of life based on various elements of mastery, such as mastery of our body, emotions and thought.
breathing
On Waiting: A Skill Often Overlooked
Waiting seems like a waste of time. I argue it is actually one of the most powerful things we can learn.
breathing
Three Surprisingly Useful yet Simple Skills: Breathing, Waiting, Thinking
Mastery of skills allows us to have a greater impact on the world around us. Whether it's coding, painting, or any other skill, becoming better at what we do enables us to create more and make a difference. However, with countless skills to choose from, it's
joy
The Merits of Suffering
No one likes to suffer; but suffering is often the portal to a richer life.
buddhism
Levels of Enlightenment
Argues that enlightenment is not attained absolutely. Instead it is achieved in steps, including plenty of backsliding.
buddhism
Practice: Gratitude
Positive psychology is a branch of psychology which focuses on what makes people happy and well. Gratitude has featured prominently in many studies in the field of positive psychology (see chapter Gratitude and the Science of Positive Psychology) since it has been shown that being grateful has many benefits for