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Practicing the Diamond Sutra with Ken McLeod
Ken McLeod is a U.S.-based teacher of Tibetan Buddhism. He has a talent to explain complex Buddhist concepts in a simple, fun and profound way. I’ve listened to his six-part talk on the Diamond Sutra and highly recommend it. You … Continue reading
Against Perfectionism Or How to Enjoy Being a Fuck Up by Anthony Tshering
It is important to define what “self-love” is, however. It is not the praise of our parents or society for “doing well” or “achieving.” It is not the easy victories of vanity, of being beloved by the outside world. Those … Continue reading
Reflecting on the year end and welcoming the new year
It’s that time of the year when we think back and plan ahead. How was your year, fellow nomads? Whereas the main themes for me remain Peace, Freedom and being grateful for the present moment, I like to reflect on … Continue reading
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Affirmation for Freedom
I am free. From karma of all actions — prenatal, past, present — I am free. I forged my own fetters but now I dissolve them with the… torch of wisdom. I alone, through my own past actions, am the … Continue reading
Pluto graduation ceremony ideas
In astrology, today is a very special day for cardinal signs (Capricorn, Aries, Cancer, Libra) — Pluto graduation. I’ll let the amazing AstroTwins summarise what’s going on:
On having no ambition
Western materialism teaches you to put all your attention and determination on making a success of business; but in India we are taught to make that same effort for God. — Yogananda I’ve heard several times in my 30s and … Continue reading
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Relax & Release
Source: The Michael Singer Podcast (Season 1 Episodes 1-2) Whatever problem you are having right now, whatever or whoever is raising your blood pressure, whatever is inconveniencing or pissing you off — above is your solution. Let. It. Go. As Michael Singer … Continue reading
Il Dolce Far Niente. The Art of Doing Nothing.
I am a professional writer these days. I write for money. A big part of writing that I enjoy is research. I’ve been doing research for an Italian skincare client of mine and found this Italian saying, literally “the sweetness … Continue reading
It’s less about what and more about how
God’s plan doesn’t mean there is a grandiose plan or a life purpose you have to achieve—a great master plan for you. It means that you live attuned to the divine will and are guided by wisdom in your day-to-day, … Continue reading
Energy poem #3. Doing energy.
In Buddhism, being at peace, in bliss, and experiencing joy—ideally non-stop—is the ‘goal.’ In my 20s, I often felt expansion, excitement, and a drive to do, explore, and discover. Now, in my 40s, after decades of work, commute, mortgage payments, … Continue reading
Oh how I want to dance around the fire to the sound of the shaman’s drum…
Literally. Please let me know if you are aware of any shamans doing anything like this in the UK. Image source: Polina Legostayeva for Nomad Lectorium
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