The search for Truth is so paradoxical that in the beginning it seems to demand of you a cutting off … More
Category: Self-realization / Liberation
The Mind and Its Tricks
“We do not understand the trick that the mind is playing on us by promising us that it will help … More
Saying Goodbye to WhatsApp
Argentine author Jorge Luis Borges: “I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library.” Sam: “I have … More
“Not thinking about anything is Zen. Once you know this, walking, sitting, or lying down, everything you do is Zen”
Bodhidharma suggests that Zen is not about forcing thoughts, analysing life, or seeking enlightenment as a distant goal. “Not thinking … More
Why does the mind keep thinking?
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is a good guide to answer the question “Why does the mind keep thinking?” 1. The … More
Changing My Last Name
“Thinking of changing my last name to Bakwas.”
Why Worry? Why Fret? Why Not Enjoy the Play? | Robert Adams
Here’s the talk by Robert Adams, who was a direct disciple of Ramana Maharshi, and when he was very young … More
How is the mind to be made quiet? | That’s a Wrong Question according to Krishnamurti
We Deserve Neither the Praise Nor the Blame
When I do not have control over how my brain gets shaped in the womb, what genes are passed on … More
My Latest Book Available Now on Amazon — “A Spiritual Memoir of Silence, Solitude, and Self-Inquiry”
This is not a book promising instant enlightenment or easy solutions. It is a companion for serious seekers, philosophers, contemplatives, … More