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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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Crack cocaine for bunnies

This is Poppet and Peter, the temple bunnies. I call them Pops... read more


Sutta Study: Do you need to kill someone...

Today we find the Buddha instructing Kesi, the horse trainer. The Buddha... read more


What is your vocation?

Vocation: “a summons or strong inclination to a particular state or course... read more


Are you being carried away by the current?

Last night I had disturbed dreams, and this morning I couldn’t shake... read more


Who's done this to me?

This morning, after letting the temple bunnies out of their hutch, I... read more


How to change your life

I've been reflecting on how I've changed over the past twenty years.... read more


There are gifts everywhere

I am still on my retreat in Shropshire, writing like a demon.... read more


A rucksack full of greed

Yesterday I arrived at my week’s writing retreat at the Clockhouse in... read more


The seductive deliciousness of praise

This morning I noticed a new review on our book, Just As... read more


Coming out as a Pureland Buddhist

My name is Satya and I am a Pureland Buddhist. The primary... read more



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