Readings
Start your journey with the Introductory Readings.
The Module Coursepacks are intended to provide a short review of the lectures.
The Essays often go far beyond the topics covered.
Introductory Readings
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Introductory Coursepack
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The Joy of Effort
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Lifelong Learning
Module Notes
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Module 1 Coursepack
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Module 2 Coursepack
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Module 3 Coursepack
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Module 4 Coursepack
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Module 5 Coursepack
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Module 6 Coursepack
Essays
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The Art of Living
An incredible free book on Vipassana meditation in the S.N. Goenka tradition.
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A Kind Heart
An essay on the history of compassion in the Buddhist tradition.
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Just This Is It
Exploring the concept of Suchness throughout the Buddhist canon.
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One Reality, Three Appearances
An essay about the practices of the Sakya School of Tibetan Buddhism.
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On Mind and Matter
An MA dissertation that explores Satipatthana through a philosophical, psychological, and pragmatic lens.
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Self and Satipatthana
An abridged version of the MA thesis with a focus on psychology and the construct of the Self.
Buddhist Discourses
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In Tandem Sutta
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Amazing and Astounding Qualities Sutta
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Foundations of Mindfulness Sutta
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Mindfulness of Breathing Sutta
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Crossing the Flood Sutta