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 known for his clear, contemporary approach to Buddhist practice. His writings, including Wake Up to Your Life, Reflections on Silver River, and The Magic of Vajrayana, offer practical guidance rooted in personal experience. He now lives in Northern California, where he hikes, practices archery, and writes. For more, see unfetteredmind.org.
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A Practitioner’s Guide to the Diamond Sutra
Ken McLeod presents a fresh and accessible translation of one of the most revered texts in the Buddhist tradition.
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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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