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Renunciation might be one of the most misunderstood concepts in Buddhist practice. For many Western practitioners, it can sound like a call to abandon everything we hold dear—our relationships, our work, our simple pleasures. But what if renunciation is actually an invitation to something far more liberating? What if it's about recognizing where we place ...


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We all know the feeling: that knot in the stomach, the racing thoughts, the buzzing anxiety that won't quite let go. Maybe it's about something real and immediate, or maybe—if we're honest—it's about something our minds have amplified far beyond its actual threat. The question isn't whether we experience worry and anxiety (we all do), but rather: what can...


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Welcome back to this series on one of my favorite Buddhist texts, "The Three Principal Aspects of the Path." If you missed part one, I'd recommend starting there, as it lays essential groundwork for what we're exploring today. But either way, you're welcome here.

I chose this text because it's remarkably complete—presenting the ...


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If you've been drawn to the idea of meditation retreat but feel uncertain about where to begin—or perhaps you've tried retreat and found it more challenging than expected—this article is for you. After nine years as a monk and countless hours in solo retreat, I've learned that the difference between a transformative retreat and a frustrating one often com...


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In this new series, we explore one of Tibetan Buddhism's most treasured texts: "The Three Principal Aspects of the Path" by Lama Tsongkhapa. This short but profound teaching distills the entire Mahayana Buddhist path into three essential principles—renunciation, bodhicitta, and emptiness. Whether you're a dedicated practitioner or new to Buddhist stud...


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