Why I Became Buddhist
By Gerry Hōshō Rickard On March 6th I took Buddhist vows. I received what’s known in Zen...
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Author: The Tattooed Buddha
Perfectly Imperfect: Life is One Continuous Mistake
Our practice should also celebrate our imperfections—our willingness to accept ourselves as we are, imperfections and mistakes included.
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No Flights to a Prison State: A Global Call to Boycott Travel to Myanmar
By Alan Clements and Fergus Harlow On behalf of the Use Your Freedom Global Campaign...
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Anger is an Energy
But what if we take away the small self, the ego? When there is no “I” or “me,” then how can “I” be angry? If there is no more inner fortress to protect then anger, if it arises, can dissipate back from where it arose.
Read MoreThe TTB Team Reflects on 2025
The TTB Team Reflects on 2025
We discussed what challenged us, what we learned from, what we hope to see in 2026. We talked about grief, recovery, dogs, family, changes, the changing landscape of our nation and our world.
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