Book Summary: Mastering the Core Teachings of the Buddha

June 23, 2021June 23, 2021 ~ cafebedouin

To summarize the main ideas: Thinking is not a substitute for lived experience. The idea of being a mother, combat veteran, a disciple of a spiritual teacher - pick any experience you don't have - and having the idea about it is not the same as having lived it. And, it is worse than that, … Continue reading Book Summary: Mastering the Core Teachings of the Buddha

We Know What You Did During Lockdown. An FT Film Written by James Graham

June 5, 2021June 4, 2021 ~ cafebedouin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WTpO9y2Dh4 Obvious, but worth saying again. Algorithms aren't moral agents, and hence, they are not in the position to make moral judgments.

There is No Preparation for the Present Moment

June 14, 2019June 9, 2019 ~ cafebedouin

"Generally, we tend to prepare too much. We say, 'Once I make a lot of money, then I will go somewhere to study and meditate and become a priest," or whatever it is we would like to become. But we never do it on the spot. We always speak in terms of, 'Once I do … Continue reading There is No Preparation for the Present Moment