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The Stillness of the Spectator Feb 20, 2026
There is a peculiar irony in the fact that one of the most successful cinematic tributes to Chinese culture from the West is titled Kung Fu Panda. When held up to the light of the traditions it venerates, the film becomes a perfect metaphor for a profound cultural limitation. Human Life Doesn't Matter Feb 14, 2026
A philosophical exploration of human significance in the cosmic context and the strange freedom found in accepting our insignificance. Basic Principles for a Happy Life Jan 24, 2026
A personal synthesis of timeless wisdom for navigating the complexities of modern life. The Elephant in the Gateway Jan 24, 2026
Ancient wisdom for the modern information age: A map of the territory beyond the threshold of questioning. Shiatsu School and the Uncertain Path Jan 24, 2026
A journey through traditional healing, dashed hopes, and the return to familiar ground. The Intoxication of Progress Jan 24, 2026
Examining the relationship between humanity and technology through the lens of addiction, exploring how our tools have evolved from external aids to internal dependencies. The Tools That Teach Jan 24, 2026
On the value of tools that reward investment with understanding, not just output. Yoga, Ashtanga, and the Octopus Garden Jan 24, 2026
A practice of movement and stillness, learned in a studio that no longer exists. Bicycle Repair in Toronto Jan 14, 2026
A methodical practice, first learned with greasy hands on steel frames, now applied to clean abstractions in cloud architecture. This is a story about two kinds of tools, and the single mind that uses them. Martial Arts Journey: Tai Chi, Aikido, BJJ Sep 26, 2025
My journey through martial arts in Toronto began not with a desire to fight, but with a curiosity about movement and the ways different disciplines frame the problem of conflict. From the solitary, meditative forms of Tai Chi to the cooperative dynamics of Aikido, and finally to the demanding physicality of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, each art offered a distinct language for the body and the mind. This is a record of that education. The Eightfold Path: A Practical Framework Jul 15, 2025
A map is not the territory, but a good map reveals where the ground is firm and where the quicksand lies. This is a map for walking, not for framing. How Cities Feel: A Simple Idea About Perception Mar 28, 2025
We do not find a city. A city finds us: as a feeling, an atmosphere, a sudden knowing in the body. This is the simple, profound magic of perception. Science is a Tool, Not a Religion Feb 19, 2025
A reflection on the human machinery of knowledge, the intuition that questions it, and the diverse landscapes of knowing it often ignores. The Unwatered Garden Jan 14, 2025
A minister, proud of the palace's splendid and orderly gardens, found the old monk tending a single, wild vine at the rocky edge of the grounds.