ABOUT
The Broken Tusk is the project of Daniel McKenzie — a collection of essays and books that draw on ancient insight to illuminate the challenges of modern life. Rooted in the tradition of Advaita Vedanta — a time-tested methodology for understanding the nature of experience — this work bridges timeless wisdom with contemporary understanding.
His works include Scattered Jewels of a Wisdom Tradition: A Vedanta Glossary, a curated collection of key Vedantic terms and distilled insights; Samsara: An Exploration of the Hidden Forces that Shape and Bind Us, where he examines the multifaceted nature of samsara; and The Wisdom Teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, a commentary that seeks to unlock the Gita’s teachings in clear and accessible terms.
Informed by the teachings of Advaita Vedanta and shaped by years of study, practice, and reflection, Dan’s writing represents an ongoing attempt to live and understand the tradition in daily life. What you will find here is not information generated in the abstract, but a curated and evolving body of work shaped through sustained inquiry, contemplation, and dialogue.
About the Name
The name “The Broken Tusk” comes from the story of Ganesh, who broke off his tusk while taking dictation from Veda Vyasa. The broken tusk symbolizes the way Vedanta dismantles dualistic perception and reveals the Self as non-dual. This site is dedicated to that same work of dismantling illusion and uncovering clarity.
Contact
For those who resonate with these writings and walk a similar path, Dan welcomes quiet, sincere connection. If clarity, humility, and a love of truth matter to you, feel free to reach out.
