Greg Patenaude

Greg Patenaude

Seattle
Buddhist teacher, writer, lifelong learner and explorer dedicated to figuring out this thing we call life.
Sep
15
Making friends with your mind.

Making friends with your mind.

How much does the weather dictate your day? If it is cloudy out are you more grumpy? Do you wait
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Sep
13
Applied philosophy.

Applied philosophy.

> “Just as a goldsmith assays gold by rubbing, cutting and burning, so should you examine my words. Do not
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Sep
10
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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Sep
08
Silence or art.

Silence or art.

What is the purpose of meditation? For most of the Western world, meditation is a vehicle to a calm mind,
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Sep
06
Art of Awakening: Vajrasattva

Art of Awakening: Vajrasattva

Join us this Tuesday for the Art of Awakening [https://www.lifes.work/art-of-awakening/] series, featuring Buddhist art, symbolism and
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Sep
03
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
Aug
30
Art of Awakening: Prajnaparamita

Art of Awakening: Prajnaparamita

Join us this Tuesday for the Art of Awakening [https://www.lifes.work/art-of-awakening/] series, featuring Buddhist art, symbolism and
1 min read
Aug
27
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
Aug
26
Meditation in the Park

Meditation in the Park

Let's sit together! Join us Sunday, August 29 for meditation in the park. Learn how to meditate, ask
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Aug
25
Clarifying enlightenment.

Clarifying enlightenment.

Concepts are important, they point the way towards recognition. More important than understanding concepts though is understanding that all concepts
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