Burning Dog of Irony (Ken McLeod)'s Page

While I'm usually wary of linking Buddhism and science, an op-ed piece by David Brooks in today's NY Times describes an interesting convergence, in which Buddhism and science challenge the notion of a personal god and associated claims to divine revelation, etc. Click here for the article.

When you've gone through a difficult period, when you sit down to practice, make your intention to experience what is arising in you. If you hold on to even a little bit of the intention to release the energy or the emotion, you will find yourself struggling in practice. It really comes down to sitting in the whole mess and not trying to change or do anything with it. This is hard, subtle and important. As you continue to practice, release may take place with the arising. Again, however, don't… Continue