From Information To A Firm Foundation

Information is something we receive, but have not experienced as we are still looking for the conclusion of this information. The result is little or no empathetic understanding, as we haven’t had the experience yet.

A firm foundation is knowing through experience; we are unshakeable, realising we are the conclusion. The result isempathetic understanding of cause and effect.

Understanding is like drawing;
we have to constantly practise to get better
– we cannot simply rely on talent.

The problem with Dzogchen is that we can receive the pointing out instruction into the nature of mind and consciousness, but we then need a firm foundation to support this view by the practice of remembering – being the awareness. When we are present, the clarity of pure awareness is present as it’s what we are. Our moral conduct is that of a decent person, that is to say having an empathetic understanding of why and how problems come about, and that everything has a cause. We are both doctor and patient.

Other paths start with theory and lots of words; we learn to be a decent person, trusting in the path and teacher with regular ritual practice, and then maybe we realise the nature of mind and consciousness – if we’re lucky. 😀

A problem for westerners is being influenced by theistic concepts and mannerisms that colour our approach to everything. By this, I mean that we turn consciousness into a universal consciousness of God, and become religious by being bound to an idea. We adopt certain frame of mind, and miss the point.

We are what we seek.
We are the surprise.
It’s not complicated.

We are the awareness of awareness,
the emptiness of consciousness.