Hargrove Julian
Location: Sedona, Arizona
Julian Hargrove is a meditation philosopher and contemplative writer with a lifelong interest in silence, presence, and the art of inner observation.
Experience
Over the past 40 years, Julian has explored a wide range of meditative traditions—from Zen and Advaita to Vipassana and poetic mysticism. His writings invite readers to slow down, reflect deeply, and rediscover simplicity in the present moment.
Education
M.A. in Comparative Philosophy, University of Chicago
Longtime practitioner of Zen and Advaita Vedanta
Posts
The Story of the Cracked Pot: Finding Worth in Our Flaws
In quiet places, an old story lingers — the tale of the cracked pot. It doesn’t try to fix, nor demand understanding. It simply sits, letting its imperfection become the shape of its gift.
The Parable of the Second Arrow: Meeting Pain with Presence
Sometimes, a wound arrives quickly — sharp and true. What follows, however, is often made of our own resistance: the second arrow, invisible yet piercing, woven from judgment and fear. The parable of the second arrow waits in this quiet noticing.
The Man and the Tiger: When Stories Reveal What Is Real
Sometimes a parable lingers longer than an answer. The man and the tiger parable is like this—pointing, not resolving, leaving the listener face to face with their own seeing. Stories move quietly in us, turning illusion and reality in their slow hands.