Wanting advanced teachings.

 The truth is in the basics – mindfulness of breath and actions, loving kindness, and remembering the enlightened ones (for inspiration).

Refined, this is awareness, compassion and guru yoga (supplicating and receiving blessings). Refined, this is barely resting in emptiness.

All teachings lead to emptiness. Knowing one, all is known.

I, too, wanted to know all the advanced teachings, such as the Six Doctrines of Naropa, melting snow by the heat of the body, flying, leaving foot impressions in rocks, and much more. But this will only drive one crazy! It all comes down to awareness of emptiness, peace in one’s heart and compassion for all.

Some are fortunate to do such advanced practices, but maybe they are the right people at the right time in the right place. We have to be satisfied with what we have…perhaps we don’t need such stuff! To tell you the truth, I’ve met people who have done such practices and…well…I’m happy the way I am!

Perhaps some practices were more effective in previous era. Who knows?

I’ve been practising for over forty years, and have realised – the simpler the better. A genuine good heart encompasses everything. Remember, at every level, the same words are used but the meaning changes…they refine. The meaning doesn’t get more complicated!

If you do want ‘advanced’, it’s understanding the relationship between the two truths.

Now that is the truth!

.