What’s Love Got to Do With It? Reflections on a Powerful Feeling

The following text is an adapted version of a talk given to participants of the MTTC (Mindfulness Teacher Training Course) at Waldhaus Meditation Centre, Germany in October 2025. I dedicate it to all who are experiencing heartache right now – whether over a romantic relationship, the loss of a beloved person or the state of …

Retreat Eggs

I have spent most of the time since early autumn living, serving and meditating in a Buddhist retreat centre, much of it in silence. I have been here all in all for 3,5 months. As my time at the centre comes to an end, several people have asked me about my experience. Hence I will …

Karma Cake

Every morning Rebirth of the mind Daily life karma // Feed it bitterness today Get the bill tomorrow // Set out to learn to bake Got obsessed with the Big Bake Off hosted by Buddha master baker // This baking thing didn't come naturally and I only had this battered old oven // interrupted by …