Our first experiences of a mind free of all agitation or dullness are usually all too brief. A fleeting glimpse, like catching sight of a rare fish beneath the surface of a river – unmistakable but elusive. For a few precious moments we may enjoy the peaceful spaciousness of mind, perhaps begin to settle into the profound well-being that comes...
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July 29, 2012November 7, 2018
Why meditation ‘retreats’ should be banned
I regularly attend meditation retreats at the Tibetan Buddhist Society here in Perth, Australia, where it’s my privilege to have been a member for the past twenty or so years. I recently heard a story which made me think of ‘retreats’ in a completely different way. One of my fellow retreatants had been explaining to her elderly father that he...

June 21, 2012November 7, 2018
Be better
Every day when I go online I find myself facing a barrage of emails, Facebook messages and blogs, with many of them urging me to do something. No doubt you have the same experience. Whether it’s Amazon prompting you to buy a new book, a thought leadership coach urging you to monetize your ideas, or an investment adviser telling you...