The world today sure could use a path of practical wisdom.

To lead more fulfilling lives, we need to find deeper meaning and ease, what the ancient Greeks called eudaimonia.

This website offers personal insights into the early Buddhist teachings as a source of practical wisdom and ease so needed in these crazy times.

Explore the clarity and depth of the early Buddhist teachings

This approach, which highlights mindfulness, keeping things simple, and the value of direct experience, connects with folks who are curious about practicing meditation within a classical framework.

A short course in meditation

as practiced in a thriving Australian community following the practices of the Thai Forest Tradition of Theravada Buddhism.

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Insights along the way

Visit my post archive where I reflect on these teachings and try to answer the question- Why am I still meditating after all these years?

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Best Buddhist books: a reading list

This list is principally devoted to the early Buddhist teachings and their contemporary expressions.

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Contemplative poetry

Where I share my life long love of poetry and why it matters.

linger a while

… and if you just happen to live in Honolulu, our weekly meetings are an ideal way to introduce a friend to meditation in Honolulu. And if you live elsewhere, there’s plenty of stuff here to check out.

a cool place to meditate in Honolulu

We practice Buddhist insight meditation: simple, effective, down to earth. Come join us in our home facing the cool forest of Palolo Valley for guided sessions and talks, weekly since 1998- always free.