The New Kadampa Tradition is an international association of Mahayana Buddhist meditation centers that follow the Kadampa Buddhist tradition founded by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
Coming Up Empty
Search for self called off after 38 years.
Chicago—The longtime search for self, conducted by area man Andrew Speth was called off this week, the 38-year-old said Monday.
“I always thought that if I kept searching and exploring, I'd discover who I truly was,” said Speth from his Wrigleyville efficiency. “Well, I looked deep into the innermost recesses of my soul, I plumbed the depths of my subconscious, and you know what I found? An empty, windowless room the size of an aircraft hangar. From now on, if anybody needs me, I'll be sprawled out on this couch drinking black cherry soda and watching Law & Order like everybody else.”
“Fuck it,” he added.
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