Author: The Tattooed Buddha

Impermanence: A Benign and Powerful Lesson

The gift of presence happens when we slow down, take deep breaths, and take in the beauty all around us even when our bodies are in pain or our plans are disrupted or our hearts are breaking with grief. 

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Getting to Know the Not Knowing Mind

The question is, can we live from this not-knowing mind? Is it really possible?

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Why Humans Seek Meaning Through Symbols

Different traditions may use different symbols, but they often point toward the same human aspirations.

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How Two Sunchoke Plants Reminded Me About Strength

My philosopher brain that always has to correlate a life lesson to things in nature began to spin.

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Wanting Little: An Excerpt from Jailbirds in Flight

I live in Religion Row, the first row of the 10 rows of bunks. Three of us were meditating yesterday on one end while three people at the other end were holding Bible study.

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