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Essays
These are essays I have written on various aspects of the Buddha's teachings that intrigue me. I enjoy taking a particular theme or question and looking at what the Buddha said about it in different situations and contexts, and with regard to different aims. Usually a startlingly coherent picture emerges that I find particularly edifying for my own understanding.
I have a number of half-researched ideas ongoing, so this will be updated from time to time.
Colour and Beauty in the Buddha's Teaching
A contemplation on colour, appearance and beauty; how can we understand these things in a truly authentic way?
The Grounds of Vinaya
The Buddha laid down a lot of rules for his monks and nuns. Is there any overarching vision for these rules that can make sense of them all and the way they function together?
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