Forgiveness Is Not Buddhist
Buddhist teachings do not advise asking others to absolve us from our misdeeds. Instead, they outline a path to purification that will change our relationship to reactive patterns.
Ken McLeod
Ken McLeod is an author, translator, and teacher and has written several books on Buddhist practice. His translation of the Diamond Sutra, along with his own commentary, will be published in 2025.
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The Magic of Vajrayana
In this episode of Tricycle Talks, writer Ken McLeod discusses how Vajrayana practice can help us uncover the clear, empty knowing that is always present in experience.
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The Way of Freedom
Unbidden and unwanted thoughts and feelings consistently cloud our experience of life. Using a classical Tibetan text in this 5-week audio retreat, Ken McLeod will teach us how to cultivate clarity and presence. Ken's decades-long background…
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