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  • The Ten Fetters (Samyojanas)

    Key Takeaways 1. Introduction to the Ten Fetters In Buddhist psychology, the human condition is often described as being “bound” or “shackled.” This is not a punishment from an external deity, nor is it a random occurrence in a chaotic universe. Rather, it is the result of specific, identifiable mental habits that have been woven…

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  • The Raft is Heavy: An Inquiry into How We Hold What Was Meant to Carry Us

    A Note Before Beginning: This is written from within the confusion, not above it. I am not the “auditor” standing outside the burning temple; I am inside it with you, also wondering if the smoke is just part of the ritual. If this piece sometimes points a finger, I am trying to keep three fingers…

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