Personal Reflections Monasticism
The Sign of the Renunciant
On being a “sometimes secular” religious Buddhist—as a monk
Bhikkhu Santi
Bhikkhu Santi is a monk in the Thai Forest Tradition, a meditation-centered branch of Theravada Buddhism. He teaches meditation and writes on the intersections of Buddhism, modernity, personal life, and other spiritual themes. Currently based in western Massachusetts, with no fixed abode, he lives on freewill offerings. Learn more at findingsanti.org.
Personal ReflectionsMagazine | Feature
Lighten Up
Letting go of the difficulty of meditation
IdeasMagazine | Dharma Talk, Teachings
Getting the Ball Rolling
A new translation of the title of the Buddha’s first teaching offers a different way to view the dharma.
Translating Bodhi
A Theravada monk argues that “awakening” is the enlightened choice
Personal ReflectionsMagazine | Feature
Putting Away the Books
A Theravada monk reflects on renunciation, monasticism, and liberal values.
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