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Alcohol & drugs as poison or medicine: comments by Chögyam Trungpa

Posted on May 17, 2012 by BoT Student

I just found out that an old friend of mine went insane.  I hope it’s temporary.  I knew he was leaning in that direction (is it okay to say that?) but I’m told one day he finally went nuts, the … Continue reading →

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Why own-body sexual yoga is not such a bad idea

Posted on April 1, 2012 by BoT Student

I love having a blog again. So yesterday a good friend dropped by to offer a 10 minute massage to me and a couple friends.  We got to chatting, and he mentioned he’s been doing own-body sexual yoga* the past … Continue reading →

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In the Realm of the Senses: what price sexual obsession?

Posted on September 3, 2011 by BoT Student

“[It] turns me on because it’s real.” – Madonna There are times, gentle reader, when I think that the entire purpose of my life is to ensnare some member of the opposite sex, and have that person fulfill me sexually, … Continue reading →

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Addiction and the illusion of control

Posted on January 10, 2011 by BoT Student

I’m not an addict, obviously, and I’m sure you’re not either.  We’re much too sophisticated for that — too educated, too experienced, too full of spiritual wisdom.  You and I are on top of things; we’re making our way in … Continue reading →

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Jamgön Kongtrül: intensifying devotion in one’s heart

Posted on December 17, 2010 by BoT Student

Are we making good use of our lives, and being genuine?  What follows is part of a Buddhist supplication, written in the 1800s, that touches on these issues: “There is no one on earth who will not die. Even now, … Continue reading →

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