PinnedThe Making of Father in My Name (Novel): A Q&A with Bremer AcostaKindle: Available NowDec 8, 2024Dec 8, 2024
Authenticity and Conformity (An Excerpt from A Philosophy of Critical Thinking)The following is an excerpt from A Philosophy of Critical Thinking.5d ago5d ago
Gratitude PracticeKṛtajña is a Sanskrit term composed of kṛta (“what has been done”) and jña (“knower”). In Pāli, the equivalent term is kataññū, which…Aug 2Aug 2
Book Review: Jason Stanley’s “How Fascism Works: The Politics of Us and Them”How Fascism Works: The Politics of Us and Them is a non-fiction book by Jason Stanley, formerly a Professor of Philosophy at Yale…Jul 15Jul 15
Loving-Kindness MeditationLoving-kindness (maitrī in Sanskrit, mettā in Pāli) meditation is non-preferential. As we practice, we are dissolving our aversion and…Jul 11Jul 11
Seeds of PeaceEvery day, our thoughts and speech and actions water the seeds of violence. Violence comes from the defilements of greed, hatred, and…Jul 4Jul 4
Beginner’s Mind“In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s there are few.”Jun 21Jun 21
Taking Care of our Planet (an excerpt from my new book “The Noble Path: A Contemporary Guide to…Just as our life is precious, so too are the lives of all sentient beings.Jun 4Jun 4
