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“You wake up completely when you rest and do nothing at all.”

Posted on July 11, 2026 by nomadoftheuniverse

Without trying to reshape it in any way, rest in what you experience right now… Just let things be—don’t change anything at all. Resting is not just physical resting. It includes letting the heart rest—letting ourselves feel all the different … Continue reading →

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If you were to let go of the pursuit of happiness, what would you do?

Posted on July 5, 2025 by nomadoftheuniverse

The pursuit of happiness for its own sake is a fool’s errand. As a goal it is frivolous and unrealistic—frivolous because happiness is a transient state dependent on many conditions, and unrealistic because life is unpredictable and pain may arise … Continue reading →

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“May practice become a path”

Posted on May 3, 2025 by nomadoftheuniverse

May my heart turn to practiceMay practice become a pathMay this path dissolve confusionMay confusion become wisdom —Ken McLeod

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Breathe in before talking (Ken McLeod)

Posted on March 15, 2025 by nomadoftheuniverse

It is all about remembering and acting from the right place rather than reacting. Of course, the trick is to remember to breathe in in the first place 😂 It’s a whole practice on its own.

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Practicing the Diamond Sutra with Ken McLeod

Posted on January 18, 2025 by nomadoftheuniverse

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 →

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When you are completely cornered…

Posted on February 17, 2024 by nomadoftheuniverse
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