Dharma notebook
This digital notebook is where I capture momentary insights into modern dharma themes; the meaning of Buddhist teachings for our everyday lives and the connections between the dharma, art and culture.
Below is an archive of posts, search for any themes that might interest you.
Why I adore the night
At this time each year I read this piece by Jeanette Winterson. It’s about the night and darkness, but also about winter, the season of ‘nighttime’.
The girl chewing gum
John Smith illustrates the Buddhist insight that there isn’t any essential ‘me’ running the show.
Being stuck in an in between place
What is it like to have an insight and then to lose it? How do we root out the tendency to delusion?
Optimise your phone for a creative dharma life
How I stopped my phone from grabbing my attention.
What is klesharama?
When you start practicing Buddhism, you expect to become a nicer person, and you usually do. But what happens when you don’t?
Let your favourite problems guide you
Assignment: Make a list of burning questions that can show you where you want to go.
How I use social media
The secret to consuming content online is to have very strict limits on how much I subscribe to.
