Silence as a form of presence
Reflection on how practice changes our relationship to noise, words, and inner space.
Buddhist philosophy, science, culture, and practice.
The first issue of Dharma Journal is dedicated to attention as a form of presence: in silence, irritation, morning practice, old texts, and everyday encounters.
Reflection on how practice changes our relationship to noise, words, and inner space.
Irritation often feels like an obstacle to practice, yet it can reveal where we cling to control, expectations, and the image we have of ourselves.
A short text on why attention in the tradition is valued not as mental tension, but as a gentle return to the present.
A story about a mentor whose deepest transmission was not found in long speeches, but in clarity, attention, and the simplicity of everyday action.