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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Category: Buddhism
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).
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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An Old Song for a New Year: Going into 2026 with a Silent Night
This year we do not sing to be louder than the past or braver than the future. Maybe we do not try to outrun who we were twelve months ago or audition a shinier self for the year ahead. Maybe we let the year turn without commentary. No vows shouted into the dark. No reinvention demanded at midnight. Just presence.
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