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New article: Ten days of silence and meditation
In late November I attended my first ever ten day silent meditation retreat at the International Meditation Centre on NSW’s east coast. Attending a Vipassana retreat was something I had considered for many years. While some things unfolded as I unexpected, I also had experiences and insights that completely took me by surprise. You can…
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Meditation in Northern Thailand
I have just published a new piece on my experience of a meditation retreat in Northern Thailand. The Dhammakāya meditation technique they taught us was quite unique, and lead to intense feelings of bliss and euphoria. Read the article to learn more.
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On Tibetan Buddhism and Secularism
I have a new piece about Tibetan Buddhism and atheism over at Philosophy Now. The article explores Tibetan mythology, ritual and belief through a review of The Monk and the Philosopher: A Father and Son Discuss the Meaning of Life. Check it out.
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Nepal: In the mountains of Lower Mustang — Part 1
In part one of three, we follow our guide into the ancient and achingly beautiful Himalayan region of Mustang. Part 1: The walk to Kagbeni I gaze out the window at the impossible, ice-capped mountains of Annapurna. Drenched in sun and snow, and scarred by countless centuries of caustic wind, the complexity of their towering…
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Dispatches from the Himalayas
For the next four-to-six months I’ll be travelling around the Himalayas. I’ll be writing regularly. You can follow my writing over at Medium. While plans may change, I should be: Joining over 1 million devotees at Shiva to observe Maha Shivaratri at Pashupatinath Temple on the banks of the holy Bagmati River (today actually); Celebrating Holi Festival (the…