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Making Life Your Practice
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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.
Featured Articles
One-Breath Meditation
Breathe out just once. By holding a stable attention for one breath, we can become attuned to the quality of a clear mind.
IdeasMagazine | Books, Reviews
Freedom from Distraction
A practical guide to reclaiming clarity in a world of information overload
Latest Articles
A Game Changer for Classical Tibetan Translation?
A translator of Tibetan texts tests his skill against AI chatbots.
“You Don’t Control Your Life”
In a recent episode of Tricycle Talks, writer, translator, and teacher Ken McLeod discusses the importance of sacrifice and submission in Vajrayana practice.
TeachingsMagazine | In Brief, Teachings
What is Nirvana?
A brief teaching from a writer and translator
The Mirror of Practice
Three points to guide you in meditation
Reflections on a Changing World
Though the current turmoil belongs to the realm of human affairs, practicing during difficult times can lead to greater insight, clarity, compassion, and peace.
Taking and Sending in Difficult Times
Practice tips for meeting the challenges of now
Podcasts
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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Dharma Talks
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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