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Brian Hines

Marijuana is my secular sacrament

August 24, 2015July 16, 2015 by Brian Hines

Brian Hines explains why he supports the use of cannabis as a part of spiritual practice…

 

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Wow! Existence has always existed

August 24, 2015June 18, 2015 by Brian Hines

Awe-inspiring. Spine-tingling. Vertigo-inducing. Something frequently produces these feelings in me…

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Directionless, I feel like I’ve found my way

August 24, 2015May 28, 2015 by Brian Hines

No longer feeling like I need to escape the tangled web of materiality, I’m content with meandering along the intricately woven threads of existence…

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Why Determinism Doesn’t Get Us Off The Hook

Why Determinism Doesn't Get Us Off The Hook

Thoughts on morality and determinism…

Live In the Now

Live In the Now

Approaching anxiety with the aid of Stoic thought…

Finding a Balance Between Individualism and Connectedness in a Social Media World

Finding a Balance Between Individualism and Connectedness in a Social Media World

What does ‘being connected’ really mean?

Being a Brain

Being a Brain

A spiritual truth in the findings of neuroscience…

Photography as a Form of Mindfulness

Photography as a Form of Mindfulness

Photography and being more attentive to the world…

Understanding Christian Naturalism

Understanding Christian Naturalism

Interpreting Christianity within a naturalistic perspective…

Teach with Your Presence, Not Your Words

Teach with Your Presence, Not Your Words

Becoming a channel for love and wisdom…

The Thesis

The Thesis

Towards the feeling of belonging here…

Past Articles

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Reading the Tao Te Ching

Reading the Tao Te Ching

The Tao Te Ching is the most popular book outside the Bible. Here is a guide to reading, understanding, and getting the most from this little book…
Roots of SN, Part 3: Evolution and the Way to Live

Roots of SN, Part 3: Evolution and the Way to Live

Ancient thinkers derived values from their understanding of the facts. What values can we derive from the facts as we know them today?…
Eat, Drink and Be Merry?

Eat, Drink and Be Merry?

Some thoughts with which to begin the first year of the rest of our life…
What "Death is a Part of Life" Means

What “Death is a Part of Life” Means

Sometimes we discover new meanings to teachings each time we return to them…

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Why I Am Not An Atheist

Thomas Schenk considers the meaning of our words and options beyond affirmation or negation…
Hakuin and the Accusation

Hakuin and the Accusation

“Is that so?” Hakuin asks.  Could we be so matter-of-fact about our fate..?
After Buddhism, an interview with Stephen Batchelor. SN Today #9

After Buddhism, an interview with Stephen Batchelor. SN Today #9

PODCAST: Stephen Batchelor is a Buddhist teacher and writer, known for his secular or agnostic approach to Buddhism.
Letting go of the side of the pool

Letting go of the side of the pool

What are some of the obstacles and challenges many naturalists face as we attempt a deep spiritual practice?…

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