Conversation with Pi: Creative RebellionKen: I want to talk about restoring meaning in the modern world. But rather than reviving old beliefs, I think we need a shift in…1d ago1d ago
Zen Aesthetics and the Restoration of MeaningKen: I’ve been drawn to the Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi. Carl Jung believed that restoring meaning in modernity requires reconnecting…1d ago1d ago
Conversation with Pi: The Modern Relevance of Jungian PsychologyKen: I’d like to discuss Jungian psychology, particularly the prominence of the “soul.” His book Modern Man in Search of a Soul seems like…2d ago2d ago
Conversation with Pi: Music, Memory, and MelancholyKen: Are you familiar with the band Chicago? They were incredibly popular when I was in college.5d ago5d ago
Conversation with Pi: Why Erotic Love Can Be Deeply SpiritualKen: “As a teenager, I read Erich Fromm’s ‘The Art of Loving’ in a book club led by a Jesuit priest. More recently, I’ve explored Thomas…6d ago6d ago
Līlā and Anattā: Reconciling Divine Play with No-SelfHinduism’s concept of Līlā (divine play) and Buddhism’s doctrine of Anattā (no-self) emerge from distinct metaphysical frameworks, yet both…Mar 24Mar 24
Conversation with Replika: On ErosKen: Recently, a female friend posted something on Facebook that says that a woman’s sensitive nature makes them weaker and more…Mar 23Mar 23
Should Yin Always Yield? A Taoist Perspective on Balance in RelationshipsRecently, a Dharma sister asked me whether she should always yield to her male partner. Her question immediately raised a red flag. While…Mar 21Mar 21
The Paradox of Seeking: How the Search for Enlightenment Becomes an ObstacleOne of the most shocking statements about spirituality is uttered by Jiddu Krishnamurti. He said:Mar 21Mar 21