For the last year, I’ve been learning about Buddhism and the contemplative life, from books, meditation, good friends and various teachers.At this point, somehow, I feel that it’s been entirely transformative and also that I’m just getting started.I decided it would be useful to write down my impressions and learnings so far, as well as the key questions I’m focused on now.

Field Notes on the Path:  Year One

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