Journal

Today, the September Equinox, the threshold of Autumn is traversed. The leaves are changing quickly outside my monk quarters at the Theravada monastery where I am staying. The cool breeze blows through the open windows and refreshes the air. I hang my monk robes on a hook on the wall. They absorb the subtle scent… Read more

The idea for this initiative arose during a 13mi walk in the hot sun 🌞. I reflected deeply on my 30 years as a Buddhist — my seeking, studying, personal experiences, successes, and failures. So much external looking for that which was inside all along. Being a Westerner in ethnic monastic communities gave me a… Read more