Focus on your strengths, which should be the subject or subjects that come most easily and naturally to you. In teaching, take the position you wish others to know and pull them toward you. Do not try to push them there from behind them.
My reading of your posts tells me that position is mainly in Buddhist expressions. There is a world of complexity in Buddhism, owing to (if I may) the structure of Tibetan Buddhism that offers a university-like structure of different schools, with each school an exercise in deconstruction of the tenets of that school.
Simplify this complexity of schools in your own words, focusing more on the principal concepts and anti-concepts, and less on the lesser provisional methods. Use your language and visual skills to convey to people the core or the heart of wisdom. Mention in passing, the provisional school-specific differences as such, and not necessarily as the schools themselves mention these things in order to differentiate themselves from one another.
Focus on clarity and directness.
For example, at the common level of understanding, there seem to be great differences between Advaita and Mahayana. But at the core of both of these great traditions it is easy to see how Mahayana evolved from Advaita, and also to see how Advaita has changed because of Mahayana. In spite of the differences between these two, there are significant overlaps in shared primary texts and concepts. Translate these similarities into the language of the culture you wish to serve; notice but do not dwell on irreconcilable differences.
> Take the position you wish others to know and pull them toward you using their own words and insights. <
Wishing you a very Happy Birthday 2026, and Birthday Week as well as goodness with each incoming day, Simeon. Much appreciation and admiration for all you offer us, nurturing our lives as you evolve in your own.
Happy Birthday Simeon! May it be a time of happiness, reflection, and insight! Thank you for all that you do for us and our world! You are a blessing to us, and by extension, to the world! 🙏🏻❤️ 😎 🥳
Focus on your strengths, which should be the subject or subjects that come most easily and naturally to you. In teaching, take the position you wish others to know and pull them toward you. Do not try to push them there from behind them.
My reading of your posts tells me that position is mainly in Buddhist expressions. There is a world of complexity in Buddhism, owing to (if I may) the structure of Tibetan Buddhism that offers a university-like structure of different schools, with each school an exercise in deconstruction of the tenets of that school.
Simplify this complexity of schools in your own words, focusing more on the principal concepts and anti-concepts, and less on the lesser provisional methods. Use your language and visual skills to convey to people the core or the heart of wisdom. Mention in passing, the provisional school-specific differences as such, and not necessarily as the schools themselves mention these things in order to differentiate themselves from one another.
Focus on clarity and directness.
For example, at the common level of understanding, there seem to be great differences between Advaita and Mahayana. But at the core of both of these great traditions it is easy to see how Mahayana evolved from Advaita, and also to see how Advaita has changed because of Mahayana. In spite of the differences between these two, there are significant overlaps in shared primary texts and concepts. Translate these similarities into the language of the culture you wish to serve; notice but do not dwell on irreconcilable differences.
> Take the position you wish others to know and pull them toward you using their own words and insights. <
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Burnt!
Wishing you a very Happy Birthday 2026, and Birthday Week as well as goodness with each incoming day, Simeon. Much appreciation and admiration for all you offer us, nurturing our lives as you evolve in your own.
Thank you for all the kind words and reflections you've sent my way, Catharine! My best wishes to you and yours, too :)
Happy birthday, Simeon!
Thank you, Rey!
Happy Birthday Simeon! May it be a time of happiness, reflection, and insight! Thank you for all that you do for us and our world! You are a blessing to us, and by extension, to the world! 🙏🏻❤️ 😎 🥳
Thank you for all your support, Steven!