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- WHY DO WE FEEL WRONG? April 30, 2026
- OUR MORAL LANDSCAPE April 29, 2026
- FOR COMPASSION, WE NEED EMPATHY April 29, 2026
- COMPOS MENTIS – NON-COMPOS MENTIS April 29, 2026
- CONQUERING THE UNIVERSE April 28, 2026
- THIS IS WHERE WE ARE AT April 26, 2026
- WE FEAR COMMUNICATION April 25, 2026
- MISUNDERSTAND OUR PATH April 25, 2026
- THE ASPECTS OF SELF April 24, 2026
- CREATOR, OR CREATIVE PRINCIPLE? April 23, 2026
- STAYING ON THE RIGHT PATH April 22, 2026
- OUR FABULOUS TEACHER April 21, 2026
- THE NON-PERSON MOMENTS April 21, 2026
- WHY DO WE PREFER STORIES TO DIRECT EXPERIENCE? April 20, 2026
- ARE WE A LIFESTYLE, OR LIFE ITSELF? April 19, 2026
- THE AGE OF DECLINE – THE AGE OF NONSENSE April 18, 2026
- LOOK AT YOUR OWN MIND, RATHER THAN SOMEONE ELSE’S April 17, 2026
- THERE ARE MANY ASPECTS TO TIBETAN BUDDHISM April 16, 2026
- WHAT IS WISDOM? April 16, 2026
- THE ULTIMATE ACT OF REBELLION April 15, 2026
- AN ALIENS VIEW April 15, 2026
- PRAYER IS HOPE April 14, 2026
- COMPASSION DOESN’T MEAN WE LIKE SOMEONE April 13, 2026
- DEPRESSION SUDDENLY LIFTS April 13, 2026
- THE JOY OF MEETING IDIOTS April 13, 2026
- IT’S AMAZING April 12, 2026
- UNIFIED DIVISION – AND THE CONSEQUENCES April 11, 2026
- WE SELF CENSOR … WHY? April 10, 2026
- THE DIFFICULTY OF KNOWING WHAT IS REAL April 9, 2026
- WHY DO WE DOUBT? April 9, 2026
- IT’S A MASSIVE SHOCK April 8, 2026
- TRY NOT GETTING BACK TO ‘NORMAL’ April 8, 2026
- THE TACTIC HASN’T AGED April 7, 2026
- INTERCONNECTEDNESS – UNISON OR HARMONY? April 7, 2026
- THE CURSE OF THE MESSENGER April 6, 2026
- FIBONACCI: THE LAWS OF SURVIVAL April 5, 2026
- THE FIBONACCI EFFECT – THE GOLDEN RATIO April 5, 2026
- THE POWER OF FIBONACCI April 5, 2026
- THE FIBONACCI EFFECT April 5, 2026
- QUESTIONING TRUTH April 4, 2026
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JUDGING
Judging. What I love about Buddhism is taking everything apart, in order to realise that a so-called problem is not one great solid lump. It’s totally logical. Too often, people misunderstand the word ‘judgement’ and use it in a derogatory … Continue reading
BEAUTIFUL WORDS
Beautiful words. We may look for more truth, but we know already- the answer is very simple! Corinthians (old testament) Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not love, I am become as sounding brass, … Continue reading
DIRTY ELECTRICITY
Dirty Electricity or Electro-smog -EMF There are 6 billion mobile phone users! Check this out for yourselves, it is something to be aware of. “Dirty Electricity” is used to describe electric power that has become corrupted by our use of … Continue reading
CALM, CLEAR AND COMPASSIONATE
Calm, Clear and Compassionate. These are three stage: Calming the mind, bringing about Clarity, and natural Compassion. Anything that calms the mind and cuts through circling thoughts is the start of becoming a healthy, intelligent human being. It liberates … Continue reading
APPRECIATE YOURSELF
Appreciate yourself. Oh, my gosh yes! The Dharma talks about the destructions of self, I, ego… it does not say ‘whip yourself into total oblivion”! I still love tomatoes on toast, and singing the wrong words to old songs… This … Continue reading
CAUSES AND CONDITIONS
Causes and Conditions. Everything including this Earth and the solar system is created by causes and conditions. Every situation, every conflict is created by causes and conditions. Nothing ‘just happens’! There are accidents, but they again are a result of … Continue reading
REACTING
Reacting. When the house is on fire, our habitual patterning will govern what we do. There are three ways of viewing our reactions: through Body, Mind and Spirit. We have to be aware of what is happening within us: … Continue reading
CLARITY OF MIND v CLARITY OF ESSENCE
Clarity of Mind v Clarity of Essence. To refine our understanding, we must know the distinction between mind and essence, otherwise we will be constantly caught up in a conceptual mental state. I can’t go too far in this discussion, … Continue reading
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PRACTICE
Practice. I’ve been hesitating about writing because we are going into realms beyond mere information. For information to become knowledge, we need to practise. When we experience knowledge, wisdom can dawn. If we do not practise, information could appear irritating, … Continue reading
THE TWO TRUTHS
The Two Truths. To understand the Dharma – and our existence – we must understand our two sides: relative and ultimate. If it helps to see this a body/mind and spirit, that’s fine. Westerners come some sort of theistic or … Continue reading
HAPPINESS
Happiness is Rightness. The Buddha said, “Do good. Do no evil. Tame the mind.” Anyone of us could have said this, because of its rightness. If we do no harm, and do what is beneficial for others, without expectations, then … Continue reading
THE END IS THE BEGINNING
The end is the beginning. In this blog, everything that needs to be said, has been said! The only point in writing now is to refine understanding. The way of Dzogchen (also known as Maha Ati, the great prefection), as … Continue reading
THE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS
The Four Noble Truths. 1.Recognise dissatisfaction. 2. Recognise the cause for that dissatisfaction. 3. Recognise the principles that untie dissatisfaction. 4. Having recognised the principles, watch the snake untie itself. The Four Noble Truths, in more detail. 1. … Continue reading
SIMPLE BEGINNERS’ BUDDHISM PART FOUR
Simple Beginners’ Buddhism. Part Four: The fourth Noble Truth – practice. Well…recognise the value of the first three noble truths, and just do it! Do whatever comes to you. Once we are convinced that we suffer, and that there … Continue reading
SIMPLE BEGINNERS’ BUDDHISM PART THREE
Simple Beginners’ Buddhism. Part Three: The third Noble Truth – The method to relieve the cause of suffering. Well…recognise the first two noble truths, suffering and the cause of suffering! There are many methods to help us, and we just … Continue reading
SIMPLE BEGINNERS’ BUDDHISM PART TWO
Simple Beginners’ Buddhism. Part Two: The second Noble Truth The cause of suffering. The cause of suffering is an image of ourselves engraved in the mind – a graven image. We have made an idol of ourselves, … Continue reading
SIMPLE BEGINNERS’ BUDDHISM PART ONE
Simple Beginners’ Buddhism. Part One: The first Noble Truth – recognising Suffering … Continue reading
LONELINESS
Loneliness. This may be looked at in two ways: the first is from a relative point of view and the second, from an absolute point of view. From an absolute point of view, we are unique individuals who rub shoulders … Continue reading
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BEING AWARE
Being Aware. Our being is aware. The method to know this is: to be aware of awareness, and drop all speculation. At that moment of recognition, there is just awareness, pure awareness. There is no me, being aware: there is … Continue reading
E-MOTIONS
E-motions First of all, I would like to say how much I truly appreciate all contributions – they are genuinely inspiring, and often leads in an interesting direction. Yesterday, Rob (Crested Duck) mentioned that he thought we were energy and … Continue reading
KARMA IS GOING ROUND IN CIRCLES
Karma is going round in circles. (What goes around, comes around) Do your re-actions get the same re-actions from others? If so, this is karma at work. Most of the time, we don’t notice our particular (and peculiar!) pattern of … Continue reading
GROUNDING TO EARTH 3
Grounding to the Earth – balance is the secret of life. These are some quick notes taken from this video. Inflammation = diseases! I am wondering if grounding helps with meditation, as I meditate better outside grounded…and feel less tired! … Continue reading
WE ALL HAVE AGENDAS
We all have agendas. We all have agendas, fixations, defilements, attitudes, confusions, wounds…this is simply part of being human. It’s important is to acknowledge them, but we don’t have to obsess about them. Be kind to yourself: this is what … Continue reading
THE SECRET LIFE OF EMOTIONS IS OUR BUDDHA NATURE
The secret life of emotions is our Buddha nature. (catch ’em if you can!) Emotions are re-actions, revealing our Buddha nature. Emotions – if acted out – become negative. In their first instance, they are pure awareness. Buddha nature. … Continue reading
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DZOGCHEN-OUR REAL NATURE
Dzogchen is our real nature…we are Dzogchen! We cannot get it from a books or teachings, this is not Dzogchen, but they can introduce us to Dzogchen…our real nature.
Dzongsar Rinpoche – teachers and students
This is a very insightful short video, talking about the role of a teacher. This is sensitive topic, as student have agendas …and maybe some teachers do as well. This is not bad, it all depends on want we want…to … Continue reading
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SOME DAYS
………………………..! Some days nothing happens. Have a great day!
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MIND CONTROL
Mind control. There is much in the media that attracts our attention, or to put it another way, distracts out attention. Language and images will have an effect on our minds and bodies. If our defences are down, meaning if … Continue reading
TAKING MAHAYANA REFUGE
Taking Mahayana refuge. Taking refuge in the three jewels: The Buddha, the Dharma and the Sangha. Taking refuge in the Buddha is taking refuge in the three Kayas. Ultimately this is Dharmakaya – Emptiness- Buddha nature – essence of your … Continue reading
A personal perspective 1.
A personal perspective 1. I thought it might be helpful to write a personal account from time to time. This year, I have taken the decision not to do any formal retreats: normally, I would be on an intensive retreat now, … Continue reading
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Dzongsar Rinpoche – becoming an empty vessel
I came across this teaching, which is one of a series, and is an important and refined explanation. Rinpoche describes how the antidotes can become a distraction (you have to be patient as there is a translation going on, but … Continue reading
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Vajrasattva 100 syllable mantra
This is a beautiful purification mantra. Mingyur Rinpoche says the mantra and then sings it. It is a mantra one can say everyday to purify any wrong activities or thoughts…it’s good to do it anyway, just in case!
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HAPPY FOR NO REASON
Happy for no reason. There are many troubles in the world, and every day someone, somewhere, is doing something to make it worse – and to be honest, we don’t help. So how are we going to be happy for … Continue reading
MISPLACED ENERGY
Misplaced energy. We are, in essence, very subtle energy, dwelling in bio-electrical chemical bodies of coarse energy. Within that, we have a subtle body of subtle energies. Our very subtle energy is empty essence. Our subtle energy comprises winds, channels, … Continue reading
CONFIDENCE
Confidence. Real confidence, like real happiness and real love, cannot be disturbed or upset. True confidence comes from knowing our true nature, with is pure awareness. Because of realising this inner confidence, joy arises, and therefore compassion develops. This realisation … Continue reading
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THIS BLOG
This blog. This world is full of distracting, mistaken and vague information. There is also an underlying truth. Sorting out which is which can be a nightmare, full of foggy-good-feeling-dead-ends! I know about those foggy-good-feeling-dead-ends…been there, done that! My only … Continue reading
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HUMOUR
Humour. What is it that lies between samsara and nirvana? Humour! Humour shines light on a mistaken view. It is Essence Love. It is the irony of something being contrary to what one expects – crazy wisdom, not a red … Continue reading
THE PROOF OF TRUTH
The proof of truth. There isn’t any! Words are just words: their meaning is in the actual experience. We have to prove the truth – the ultimate truth – for ‘ourselves’, by investigating and practising. It is an internal understanding. … Continue reading
THE POWER OF DECEPTION
The power of deception. As there are levels of perception, there are levels of deception. The levels of perception refine the truth. The levels of deception cover the truth. The problem is Knowing which is which. “Oh that’s easy!” you … Continue reading
SELF HARMING
Self harming. In Britain 2013, 1 out of 12 youngsters physically self harm. Why? If you asked them, they probably couldn’t tell you, but it is likely to be as a reaction to some sort of anxiety, depression or sense … Continue reading
APPEARANCE AND EMPTINESS
Appearance and Emptiness. Sometimes a sentence comes to mind that is so profound, that it gets more beautiful as it is reflected upon. When appearances and emptiness are seen as arising simultaneously that is non-dual awareness. Non-duality is not two, … Continue reading
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COMPASSION IN TROUBLED TIMES
Compassion in troubled times. In these troubled times, the emotions are easily stirred up. This is when we need utmost intelligence and compassion towards ourselves and others. The emotions are an indicator that awareness is aware of something, and this … Continue reading
GROUNDING THE BODY 2.
Grounding the body 2. We are still learning about this subject. We are putting the theory into action, and seeing how we feel. We have put a conductive sheet on the bed which is wired to earth. This wire … Continue reading
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MAGIC
Magic. Magic is non conformity. It’s being natural. We have so much magic within us I am speechless! .
NON-DUALITY
Non-duality. When appearances and emptiness are seen as arising simultaneously, that is non dual awareness. The words on this page are seen by virtue of the clear, white paper. They arise simultaneously! It’s the same with appearances in the mind. … Continue reading
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REINCARNATION
Reincarnation. If we do not believe in reincarnation, we will see life in a certain way. If we do believe in reincarnation, we will see life another way. Each will have a psychological effect on how we live our life. … Continue reading
DZONGSAR RINPOCHE BEING PRECISE
Dzongsar Rinpoche talks about subtleties in the teaching for practitioners. These three short videos are a wonderful experience of precise analyse.
DZONGSAR RINPOCHE BEING HONEST
“Westerners love rules, you need anarchy!” “May whatever I wish for…never happen!”
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EVERYONE IS BUDDHIST
Everyone is buddhist…fact! Theists, non Theists, Agnostics, Gnostics, Satanists, Demons, Worms, are all buddhists! The word bud-dha means awake and pure, meaning recognises one’s true nature and has exhausted all karmic effects. One’s true nature is Empty essence, Cognisant nature … Continue reading
BUDDHA IN THE MUD is a blog - a living book based on the Dzogchen teachings. Our teacher is life, and life is karma. We are all Buddhas in the mud of concepts. 