
C. W. Huntington, Jr.
C. W. Huntington, Jr. (1949–2020) was a translator and interpreter of Sanskrit and Tibetan Buddhist literature. His most recent book is Maya: A Novel (Wisdom Publications 2015).

The trouble with desiring and striving to be awakened

The Invention of Nothing
The history of zero, shunya, and creation ex nihilo

The Denial of Dis-ease
We are subject to a chronic malaise that infects everything we experience—even what passes for happiness. Seeing this is the crucial first step toward a cure.

Enlightenment Rests on the Dream
The phenomena of lucid dreaming and false awakenings reveal the complexity of Buddhism’s “waking up” metaphor.

Are You Looking to Buddhism When You Should Be Looking to Therapy?
The ultimate goal of Buddhist practice isn’t about achieving mental health.

The Miracle of the Ordinary
Why the only way to approach “The Great Mystery” is to give up on the idea of doing.

Seeing Things as They Are
Understanding the 3 marks of existence

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