Dear Efficient Utilitarian Student, It’s not your fault that you were raised with the great American values of utility and efficiency. These values are enacted and followed by virtually everyone around you– your parents, your school, your government; they’ve been enacted throughout most of American history, especially in the Industrial Revolution, in the world ofContinue reading “Dear Efficient Utilitarian Student,”
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A Note to the Spiritual Academic
Dear Spiritual Academic, According to the super cute monk, Thich Nhat Hanh, “Insight can’t be found in sutras, commentaries, or Dharma talks. Liberation and awakened understanding can’t be found by devoting ourselves to the study of Buddhist scriptures. This is like hoping to find fresh water in dry bones. Returning to the present moment, usingContinue reading “A Note to the Spiritual Academic”
