Raffaello PalandriThe Duality of Comfort: A Buddhist Priest’s Guide to Finding Ease in Daily LifeAs a BUDDHIST PRIEST, I am often asked about the pursuit of comfort. Isn’t achieving a state of ease the very purpose of following the…17h ago17h ago
Raffaello PalandriA Meditation on Embracing Here and NowThe question of what excites us about the future is an old, boring one.1d ago1d ago
Raffaello PalandriBook of the Day — Clear ThinkingToday’s Book of the Day is CLEAR THINKING, written by Shane Parrish in 2023 and published by Portfolio.1d ago1d ago
Raffaello PalandriLetting Go for Harmony: A Journey of UnderstandingThe question, “What could I let go of, for the sake of harmony?” is noble, yet its answer hinges on a crucial missing piece: a well-defined…2d ago2d ago
Raffaello PalandriMy Nonexistent Favorite Genre: Musical AnhedoniaMany a conversation has ended with the inevitable question: “So, what’s your favourite genre of music?”.3d ago3d ago
Raffaello PalandriA Short Comparison: Shaolin Virtues vs. Confucian PrinciplesBoth SHAOLIN VIRTUES and CONFUCIAN PRINCIPLES are guiding lights for ethical conduct, but they stem from different Chinese philosophical…4d ago4d ago
Raffaello PalandriThe Journey of Lifelong Learning: Why Expertise is a Constant EvolutionLet’s talk about knowledge, specifically the kind that grants you a certain level of authority on a subject, both in your personal and…5d ago5d ago
Raffaello PalandriThe Many Shades of RomanticThe word romantic bounces through our lives attached to many, often different experiences. If you ask one thousand persons, each of them…6d ago6d ago
Raffaello PalandriThe Blossoming of Gratitude: A Buddhist Path to Happiness and CompassionAs a Buddhist priest living a layperson’s life, gratitude is the very air I breathe.Jun 23Jun 23
Raffaello PalandriWhat Makes a Teacher GreatGreat teachers leave an indelible mark on our lives. They ignite a thirst for knowledge, nurture curiosity, and empower us to reach our…Jun 22Jun 22