Buddhism Makes Better WritersFor the last 18 years, I have taught creative writing, editing and publishing in Australian universities. In that time, I was promoted to…6d ago6d ago
The Spectrum of Vow-Holding in Buddhism: From Layperson to Dzogchen YoginIn Buddhism, ethical discipline and the cultivation of virtue often take the form of vows — voluntary commitments that support one’s…Mar 25Mar 25
We Need an Ethical Revolution in Response to a World in CrisisSiddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, instigated a social and spiritual revolution some 2600 years or so ago. That revolution changed the world…Mar 16Mar 16
Dzogchen and DevotionAll sentient beings have one thing in common. It is not the only thing they have in common, but it is perhaps the most important. We all…Feb 2A response icon1Feb 2A response icon1
Becoming AWARE and Overcoming Disturbing EmotionsWe live in an age in which anxiety and emotional turbulence seem to touch nearly every life. Finding accessible tools for inner peace has…Dec 11, 2024A response icon1Dec 11, 2024A response icon1
The Wellbeing Benefits of Creative Crafts and Arts: A Dzogchen PerspectiveEngaging in creative crafts and artistic practices — such as knitting, crocheting, beading, writing, painting, drawing, and playing music…Nov 19, 2024Nov 19, 2024
My First Solitary Retreat in the 1980sIn 1987, when I was eighteen years old, I did my first solitary retreat. I spent six months alone on an isolated farm. It was a…Nov 18, 2024A response icon1Nov 18, 2024A response icon1
The Most Profound Dzogchen Pith InstructionSometimes, I am asked, ‘What is the most profound Dzogchen pith instruction’? My answer is always this instruction from Padmasambhava (Guru…Nov 18, 2024Nov 18, 2024
Commemorating Marie Byles: Australia’s First Buddhist AuthorMarie Beuzeville Byles (1900–1979) was an exceptional Australian. The 21st of November 2024 is her 45th death anniversary, and the perfect…Nov 18, 2024Nov 18, 2024