"Why cover the earth with leather? A pair of shoes is enough" - Shantideva There's two ways to solve a problem: solving it stopping to believe that it's a problem Solving a … [Read more...]
5 minute guide to recovering if you screwed up real bad
My 30th birthday was by far the worst I ever had, it took me 6 month to get over it. I was still a Buddhist monk at the time, and I had gone to India and Nepal for a pilgrimage in the four holy … [Read more...]
20 ways to stop wasting time and start learning things
No philosophy today, just a quick list of my favorite ways to save time for learning, creating and being as happy as I can. In random order :) Reduce commitments Face it, there's too little time … [Read more...]
Ascetic fantasies
Long ago, there was a Tibetan Yogi who had spent so many years contemplating the illuminated snows that his eyes were burnt. He could no longer see but blurry shadows, yet he would meditate all … [Read more...]
You’re a Buddhist, what else is new?
I used to be part of a fast growing Buddhist community that was so very proud of itself. If you asked its leaders, they wouldn't even hide the opinion they had on their sect: it was simply the … [Read more...]
Emotional minimalism – How to keep things simpler in your head
Yesterday I had a panic attack after discovering a succesful website that attracts thousands of followers. The guy behind this blog crafts well-written, insightful articles. Everybody loves what he … [Read more...]
Bikram Yoga: The Hard Reset
I tried Bikram Yoga once, it was horrible. The class was led by a dictatorial teacher, in an over-heated room. I spent 90 minutes struggling for my survival, drenched in sweat, ended up on my hands … [Read more...]
> Fail > Fast > Forward
If we stopped regretting our past screw-ups and invested that time improving, would we move on faster? You bet. Not only faster, but smarter, and more compassionately. The moment you decide to … [Read more...]
Useless kill
I remember, my friend didn't give it a second thought, as soon as he saw the spider cross the room, he just grabbed a used newspaper, rolled it up and BAM! Smashed the insect flat on the … [Read more...]
3 tips to avoid looking stupid on Facebook
I could say that Facebook is evil and a waste of time (few would disagree). But I won't. I love Facebook, and I love to share things with my Facebook friends. And of course I'm aware that social … [Read more...]