The main purpose of this website is to offer unorthodox information about orthodox Buddhism. All schools of Buddhism claim to represent the original teachings of the historical Buddha. However, all of them, including Theravada, the most ancient and conservative school in existence, have been modified over time to better suit the cultures which adopted them. Much of my effort as a monk has been to cut through cultural traditions, including ancient Indian cultural traditions, in order to better understand the true essence of Dharma. The articles, translations, and ideas presented on this website offer a fresh, relatively non-dogmatic approach to what the Buddha really taught. Some of them may be controversial, but a certain amount of controversy may help to stimulate thought, nudge one out of mental ruts, and protect one from the dangers of blind, unquestioning faith. Comments and questions are welcome