Greg Patenaude

Greg Patenaude

Seattle
Buddhist teacher, writer, lifelong learner and explorer dedicated to figuring out this thing we call life.
Jul
02
Friday Contemplation.

Friday Contemplation.

Grab your notebook and a pen, your coffee or tea. Take a seat outside, in your room, or wherever you
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Jun
30
Householder tradition.

Householder tradition.

A vital aspect to the living Buddhist tradition that we experience today is the presence of the householder tradition in
2 min read
Jun
28
Settling the mind.

Settling the mind.

Take your seat. Meditate for ten minutes using any method that you are familiar with. You might focus on your
1 min read
Jun
25
Friday Contemplation.

Friday Contemplation.

Grab your notebook and a pen, your coffee or tea. Take a seat outside, in your room, or wherever you
1 min read
Jun
23
Preoccupied.

Preoccupied.

We are rational, reasonable people. We make choices and chart a course based on the best information available. We use
1 min read
Jun
21
The toolbox.

The toolbox.

Meditation is a tool, and as a tool there are many different forms that it takes. Some types of meditation
3 min read
Jun
18
Friday Contemplation.

Friday Contemplation.

Grab your notebook and a pen, your coffee or tea. Take a seat outside, in your room, or wherever you
1 min read
Jun
16
A metaphor.

A metaphor.

A glass of water. What are the qualities of a glass of pure water? Transparent, clear, refreshing, healthy, reflective surface.
2 min read
Jun
14
A warrior's life.

A warrior's life.

> It is one thing to study war, and another to live the warrior's life. -Telamon of Arcadia
1 min read
Jun
11
Friday Contemplation.

Friday Contemplation.

Grab your notebook and a pen, your coffee or tea. Take a seat outside, in your room, or wherever you
1 min read