Category: Buddhism

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. 

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Why are We All Watching the Monks and Their Peace Walk?

There are no demands for our attention. They aren’t asking for anything. And still, crowds are gathering to watch.

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Understanding and Overcoming Attachment

De-criminalize attachment in your mind. Merely having an attachment isn’t a Failure, a Sin, or a Crime that needs to be punished.

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Distortion Mantra: Sitting as Resistance

To simply be nowadays is a rebellion of sorts, removing yourself from a process of obey, consume, repeat (to quote an old John Carpenter film).

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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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