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The Zen Teaching of the True Person of No Rank (Linji’s Teaching)

Sep 08, 2025

Enlightenment Isn’t Earned

Sep 01, 2025

What Is Zen? (In 60 Seconds)

Aug 27, 2025

The Sword of Discernment (Vivekacūḍāmaṇi)

Aug 24, 2025

What Is a Mantra and How to Use It

Aug 19, 2025

You Already Have It

Jul 09, 2025

You’ll Never “Get” Enlightenment

Jul 05, 2025

Are You Awakening—or Escaping?

Jun 30, 2025

Stop Fixing Yourself Now: Meet Yourself Exactly as You Are

Jun 23, 2025

How to Meditate without Seeking (Even if You Want Enlightenment)

Jun 18, 2025

Self Inquiry in Zen — A Simple but Intense Way to Realize Your True...

Jun 06, 2025

Is the True Buddha Right in Front of You and You Don’t See It? (Wha...

May 28, 2025
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I’m Christian,

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I practice Zen, and I’m also drawn to Advaita Vedanta and other traditions that point toward Enlightenment.

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