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About Christopher

I first read TSK in 1978, and have enjoyed exploring Rinpoche's (printed) work ever since. I'm an insight meditation teacher in Sydney, Australia, and I live in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney. I'm also a psychotherapist and a Focusing trainer (Gendlin).

Polar Knowledge & Descriptive Knowledge — Ch.13 LOK

Posted on November 6, 2007 by Christopher

There is so much in this chapter, which I’ve read several times, but today I particularly enjoy this distinction. This morning I saw that it explains perfectly an experience I had one morning when I woke up. I can now … Continue reading →

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Week 1 Subject-Object: TSK Ex.7

Posted on October 24, 2007 by Christopher

Observing myself in different situations, as Rinpoche suggests: “Observe the complex interrelationship between sensations, ‘mind’, thoughts, emotions, and body which constitutes ‘you in that situation’” This TSK exercise (#7) has been powerful for me. Taking up the suggestion to become … Continue reading →

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Chrisotpher’s McLean Photo

Posted on October 18, 2007 by Christopher

The photo didn’t upload the first time, so here it is. I’m so glad to be engaging in a communal exploration of TSK, at last.

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Christopher McLean

Posted on October 18, 2007 by Christopher

I began reading Rinpoche’s books in 1977, the first being TSK itself. I’ve always relished his wisdom presented in his straight-forward prose. I began my study of Buddhadharma in 1969, I’m an insight meditation teacher in Sydney, Australia. I’m also … Continue reading →

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