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Pureland Buddhist priest running Amida Mandala temple in Malvern. Psychotherapist, novelist, Patheos blogger, foolish being. Enjoys growing veg & vegan cake.

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Where Should I Be Going?

A flock of birds swim across the sky from left to right.... read more


More Broken, More Beautiful

There is a Japanese word in the tradition of Pure Land Buddhism,... read more


How Much is Enough Knowledge?

Once a month book a retreat day into my diary – a... read more


Something Delicious & a Breath Between Each Task

A breath between each task For a whole month now I have... read more


What is Gentle Buddhism?

What's it all about? What is gentle Buddhism, and what qualifies me... read more


Happy Christmas!

I'm taking a break until the 9th of Jan, but that doesn't... read more


Feeling naked

I'm feeling naked this morning, as my new novel 'Some Kind of... read more


Sutta Study: Self-control is difficult

Should I be training others? This is the question I'm asking myself... read more


Arguing with myself

I had a heated argument with myself this morning. This is our... read more


On luxury

Just now I snapped off a square of dark coffee chocolate and... read more



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