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- THE PRISON OF ENLIGHTENMENT June 23, 2026
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- THE TRUTH WILL HIT US HARD June 22, 2026
- MEDITATION TRANSFORMS June 21, 2026
- IS THIS A STUPID, ORGANISED OR PERFECT WORLD? June 20, 2026
- BEING KIND TO OUR SELF June 19, 2026
- WE’VE BECOME PREDICTIVE TEXT June 19, 2026
- WE ARE THE PURPOSE OF LIFE June 18, 2026
- EVOLVING INSTEAD OF REVOLVING June 18, 2026
- EVOLVING CAN FEEL VERY UNCOMFORTABLE June 18, 2026
- THIS BLOG SHOULD BE SECRET June 17, 2026
- FREEDOM FROM THE CYCLIC EXISTENCE June 17, 2026
- THE SHARED HALLUCINATION June 17, 2026
- WHY THE OBSESSION WITH THE PAST? June 16, 2026
- THE MUD IS JUST A DIRTY LENS June 16, 2026
- STARVING THE MONSTER June 15, 2026
- THE NOVELTY TRAP June 15, 2026
- NO LONGER SATISFYING June 14, 2026
- THE MORE WE REALISE June 13, 2026
- REALITY IS CONTENTMENT June 13, 2026
- THE DANGER OF ADOPTING STORIES June 13, 2026
- WHAT ARE WE A PRODUCT OF? June 13, 2026
- WHAT REINCARNATES? June 12, 2026
- THE HABITUAL LOOP June 11, 2026
- WHY DO PEOPLE ACCEPT LIES SO READILY? June 11, 2026
- THE PARADOX OF RITUALS AND WORDS June 11, 2026
- WHAT DO WE BASE OUR LIFE ON? June 10, 2026
- SPIRITUAL AUTONOMY June 10, 2026
- THINKING THERE MUST BE MORE TO LIFE June 9, 2026
- NOT TOO TIGHT AND NOT TOO LOOSE June 9, 2026
- OUR GREATEST PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT June 8, 2026
- PRIDE STOPS US EVOLVING June 8, 2026
- THE TINKERBELL EFFECT June 7, 2026
- EVIL IS ANYONE WHO THINKS THEY ARE SUPERIOR June 7, 2026
- FOUR OPIUMS OF THE PEOPLE June 6, 2026
- THE CONSUMER BECOMES CONSUMED June 6, 2026
- ULTIMATE MATURITY June 6, 2026
- THE BUDDHA SAID, “I SEE YOU MARA” June 5, 2026
- THE TWO ASPECTS OF ‘HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT’ June 5, 2026
- SULKY SELF June 4, 2026
- THE COMPLETE PICTURE June 3, 2026
- GIVING UP GUILT June 2, 2026
- TESTING MARA AND GURU June 1, 2026
- THE BUDDHA. JESUS, SOCRATES AND OTHERS WERE REBELS June 1, 2026
- ABSOLUTE TRUTH IS REALISED BY ABSOLUTE TRUTH June 1, 2026
- FINDING WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR May 31, 2026
- WE ALL LIVE IN DIFFERENT ECHO CHAMBERS May 31, 2026
- A HARD LESSON TO LEARN May 31, 2026
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WE ARE IN THE MIDDLE OF A WAR
We Are In The Middle Of A War We are in the middle of a war. We always have been … and never knew it. We fight for supremacy while the endarkened and the enlightened sit back and laugh. In … Continue reading
WE DON’T HAVE TO BEN EXPERT TO KNOW
We Don’t Have To Be An Expert To Know We are knowingness itself. When we know that knowingness is pure perception – pure consciousness – then we know what isn’t, In that, we know everything. 🙂 “Well, I don’t know … Continue reading
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WHY DO I WRITE EVERY DAY?
Why Do I Write Every Day? Is there too much on my mind? No; it’s the same as everyone else’s. The mind merely responds to whatever karma presents and, if karma is our teacher, there is much to see. Every … Continue reading
ONCE WE CONFORM, WE GO ON CONFORMING
Once We Conform, We Go On Conforming Once we conform, we go on conforming, creating a belief to dispel ‘bad spirits’. An addiction to a lucky charm.
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STUPIDITY = BEING OUT OF BALANCE
Stupidity = Being Out Of Balance Scales (an instrument for weighing) must be checked for perfect zero to be accurate. It is impossible to weigh anything accurately if our scales are wrong. Similarly, the mind must be balanced to see with perfect clarity … Continue reading
WHY WE NEED ONE ANOTHER
Why We Need One Another We need one another to put both the Dharma (teachings on ultimate reality) and our mind to the test. There are many reasons to hear others’ views, as these have a part to play in … Continue reading
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CHOOSING THE FACTS WE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR
Choosing The Facts We Would Like To Hear 😀 Choosing the facts we would like to hear is the perfect example of going round in circles. In Sanskrit, it is called ‘Samsara’, the vicious cycle of existence. We spend our … Continue reading
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RAPE OF THE MIND
Rape Of The Mind –Joost Meerloo If we are not paying attention, we are already brainwashed. It’s not all our fault. We can learn from history Joost Abraham Maurits Meerloo (March 14, 1903 – November 17, 1976) was a Dutch/American Doctor … Continue reading
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NONSENSE SUSTAINS MY PRACTICE
Nonsense Sustains My Practice There are two approaches to realisation: life is love and light, or “The world is bonkers!” Ultimately, we are love and light, but we have to wade through a world of bonkers-ness to reach that light. … Continue reading
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LIVING IN OTHERS’ FANTASIES MAKES US STUPID
Living In Others’ Fantasies Makes Us Stupid We are born without any ideas, but have individual tendencies. This is undeniable. These tendencies that have not yet taken shape are coloured by our environment; they are misdirected or exaggerated, and we … Continue reading
BUYER’S REMORSE
Buyer’s Remorse Buyer’s remorse: regret after having bought into an idea. We live our precious lives believing in others’ ideas.And one day, we wake up, and never believe anything again. Just don’t hold on to the regret.
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IT’S SO EASY TO CONFORM
It’s So Easy To Conform The reality we see is not our reality; it is the reality of others. This is called group conformity. Even the Buddha said, “Don’t follow my words; test them.” If we only conform, we can … Continue reading
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ILLUMINATI MENTALITY = SAMSARIC GODS
Illuminati Mentality = Samsaric Gods Become an expert in this and that, and miss the reality. Illuminati: people claiming to possess special enlightenment or knowledge. In modern terms, this refers to those who, over millennia, have claimed superiority, believing they’re born to lead. This … Continue reading
WE ARE ALL DEFAULTERS
We Are All Defaulters Defaulter: a person who fails to fulfil a duty, obligation, or undertaking. According to spiritual teachings, we are primordial purity. We are beings of pure presence, and our obligation is to realise this true nature for the benefit of all sentient beings. When we failed … Continue reading
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DO WE LIVE IN TRUTH OR JUDGEMENT?
Do We Live In Truth Or Judgement? The truth is that consciousness comes before a judgement.Consciousness is our origin, and does not take sides.Taking sides means judgement. Whatever happens to us is due to our judgements, and creates karma.What sees … Continue reading
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LIFE IS LEVELS OF APPRENTICESHIP
Life Is Levels Of Apprenticeship Life is a series of levels of apprenticeship; in this way, we are always beginners. “Zen mind, beginner mind.” Dzogchen mind, beginner mind. Maha Ati mind, beginner mind. Pure consciousness mind, beginner mind. God consciousness … Continue reading
MEDITATING, AND NOTHING HAPPENS?
Meditating, And Nothing Happens? Aware that nothing happens in meditation, we have arrived at our true being, pure awareness. The truth is this simple, and that is precisely why we miss it. Occurrence that appear in the mind are merely … Continue reading
NOBODY CAN GIVE US FREEDOM
Nobody Can Give Us Freedom We already have innate freedom, but are induced to think we have not. We are pure consciousness. No one can give this to us or take it away. Don’t lose your freedom by demanding your … Continue reading
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ANSWERING YOUR OWN QUESTIONS
Answering Your Own Questions Through meditation, the mind becomes clear and stable. Insight occurs, and we can answer our own questions. We become autonomous.
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ARE THEY INEFFICIENT?
Are They Inefficient? The people in charge – are they inefficient? Have you heard of data harvesting and data mining? Data harvesting and data mining reveal everything about us, and the way we think. Data is collected: personal data, engagement … Continue reading
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THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF MIND
There Are Two Types Of Mind There are two types of mind – the literal and the expedient. There are those who takes things literally, lacking insight. and those who see things as expedient, and as a means to attain … Continue reading
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SWITCHING FROM MATERIALISTIC TO SPIRITUAL
Switching From Materialistic To Spiritual Switching from materialistic to spiritual in a moment. Many people talk about going for a walk in nature, and feeling spiritual. (Note: we can do this anywhere.) In ‘nature’, the senses are wide open; we … Continue reading
SOPHISTICATED THINKING
Sophisticated Thinking Sophisticated thinking is the ability to analyse one’s mind. It’s what the Buddhas taught. Sophisticated thinking is knowing one’s own mind; how it work, and why. It is aware of its thoughts and thinking patterns. It sees how … Continue reading
WHEN DO WE DRAW THE LINE?
When Do You Draw The Line? When do you draw the line in your life and say, “This is not right. I cannot accept this. I have to do something about it”? We may not agree with others, but we … Continue reading
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WHERE DOES MORALITY COME FROM?
Where Does Morality Come From? Morality, or conscience, is knowing right from wrong. It is knowing what is beneficial and what is harmful. Some may say morality comes from God. Others will say it’s personal choice. These are both subjective … Continue reading
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DECODING THE INFRASTRUCTURE IN OUR MIND
Decoding The Infrastructure In Our Mind Think you are a free thinker? Infrastructure: the basic physical and organisational structures and facilities. This concept applies to the brain and senses that – subliminally – take in information which affects the mind and diverts consciousness away from the … Continue reading
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FEELING NESCIENT?
Feeling Nescient? The word ‘science’ means ‘to know’. The word ‘nescience’ means ‘to not know’. Nescience and ignorance both mean ‘not knowing’, but there is a very important difference. Nescience is not knowing, because information is not available. Ignorance is … Continue reading
WE RECOGNISE THE TRUTH
We Recognise The Truth We recognise the truth because we already know it. To recognise is to ‘know-again’. Truth has been disguised by nearly being the truth. The truth has always been before … you. 😀
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DESIRE CREATES EXCESSIVE ACTIVITY
Desire Creates Excessive Activity Desire creates excessive activity. Lost, and finding no satisfaction, we wander without direction. Satisfaction lies in knowing whether it is desire, fear or ignorance that drives us, – or whether it is the wisdom connected to … Continue reading
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THIS ISN’T THE AGE OF TRUTH
This Isn’t The Age Of Truth At this time, few have experience of truth. Reading or hearing spiritual texts on truth isn’t knowing the truth of our reality. It is we who have to put the text into practice, accompanied … Continue reading
WHAT IF THE WHOLE WORLD WAS ATLANTIS?
What If The Whole World Was Atlantis? What if the whole world was Atlantis,and we had just lost the plotthat Atlantis was the essence of universal mindand became hidden? What would be the point of looking for a place of … Continue reading
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THERE ARE NO OBSTACLES
There Are No Obstacles Obstacles – fear, desire, indifference and opinions – limit our mind. Realisation is merely perception in this moment now; it is non-conceptual, and therefore without comment. This is pure consciousness. Our being as it is. We … Continue reading
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IT IS NONSENSE TO BELIEVE IN SPIRITUALITY
It Is Nonsense To Believe In Spirituality It is nonsense to believe in spirituality. If we believe, then we are not sure. Belief is for those who doubt, as teachings received are over-elaborate and wordy. We are confused as to … Continue reading
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IF WE KNOW THE TRUTH
If We Know The Truth If we know the truth, we don’t have to remember anything. The Most Important Day Of Our Life The most important day of our life is the day when we know why we were born. … Continue reading
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BE A CONSPIRATOR ANALYST …
Be A Conspirator Analyst … … rather than a conspiracy theorist. Analyse: late 16th century: via medieval Latin from Greek analusis, from analuein ‘unloose’, from ana- ‘up’ + luein ‘loosen’. Loosen the data and see what is left. Occam’s razor: ‘An entity should not be multiplied beyond necessity’. What are secrets, and what are red … Continue reading
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THINKING, AND THINKING THOUGHTS
Thinking, And Thinking Thoughts Thinking is the ability to consider or process something in the very moment now. This is good. In the moment now, we are open, and ready to contemplate and investigate whatever we have heard. If, however, … Continue reading
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THE KEY TO REALISATION
The Key To Realisation Thoughts are the clouds that distract pure awareness. Knowing that we have thoughts is the key to realisation and enlightenment. Realising that we are that pure awareness opens the door to enlightenment.
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SOUND IN SILENCE
Sound In Silence Thoughts are sounds in the silence of mind essence. Silent mind essence is pure awareness. The sound of silence is non-duality. Non-duality is the inseparability of appearances and pure awareness. The sound of silence is inner peace.
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DAMNED BY DISTRACTIONS
Damned By Distractions We are damned by distractions. This is why we meditate – to recognise that we are the clarity of consciousness. Distraction: A thing that prevents someone from concentrating. Distraction: A disturbance, intrusion, interference, obstruction, hindrance. Distraction: Amusement, entertainment, diversion, pastime, recreation, hobby, game, leisure pursuit. Distraction: Bewilderment, befuddlement, perplexity, confusion, disturbance, agitation. We do not have to be … Continue reading
JUDGING AND BEING JUDGEMENTAL
Judging And Being Judgemental Spiritual practice is about knowing the difference. One is momentary;the weighing up of possibilities. The other is mechanical;being predictable and fixated. In being judgemental, we don’t see clearly because, instead of being fresh, pure awareness, we … Continue reading
THE BACKBONE OF THE BUDDHA’S TEACHING
The Backbone Of The Buddha’s Teaching Seeing and the seen are inseparable. Whatever is seen is only seen by virtue of just seeing. Just seeing is pure consciousness; it’s our original reality. Once realised, whatever is seen is a spontaneous … Continue reading
MICRO MANAGED EAR WORMS
Micro Managed Ear Worms Do you think we are being micro managed in an evil way? Little by little, humanity has exchanged its sense of reality for someone else’s beliefs. Whenever we hear politicians and broadcasters, or read the ‘news’, we … Continue reading
THE AGE OF MISTRUST AND CHAOS
The Age Of Mistrust And Chaos Does life make sense? Is the world one huge cock-up? Really? A continuous series of cock-ups? Chaos and mistrust make life complicated, and this is how we become docile and complicit. Complicit: condition of being … Continue reading
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LIFE IS A SPIRITUAL CONFLICT
Life Is A Spiritual Conflict Life has always been a spiritual conflict between those who seek their true reality and those who think they know their true reality. For those who know their true reality, there is no conflict.
THE PROBLEM WITH REALISATION
The Problem With Realisation The problem with realising our true nature is realising that others do not. Realisation is being open to everything rather than being closed minded and selective. Realisation is no longer a problem because there is nothing … Continue reading
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THERE IS ONLY ONE ANSWER
There Is Only One Answer There is only one answer:Pure consciousness. There is only one question:What distracts pure consciousness?
OUR IDENTITY IS A FICTION
Our Identity Is A Fiction Our self-identity is a fiction, a misnomer. Misnomer: a wrong or inaccurate name or designation. We are not an identity, a personality, a name. We cannot even be a ‘Buddhist’. If we identify with a group – or anything – … Continue reading
THEY ARE PLAYING WITH YOUR MIND
They Are Playing With Your Mind They are playing with your mind. Who are ‘they’?Thoughts. Where did those thoughts come from? That’s a good question,and you already know the answer.
THE HEART IS THE ESSENCE OF PURE CONSCIOUSNESS
The Heart Is The Essence Of Pure Consciousness This is opposite to what people generally think of as their ‘heart’; we usually see ‘heart’ as our feelings, but that is merely a reaction in the same mind as our thoughts. … Continue reading
EXAGGERATION CREATES CHAOS
Exaggeration Creates Chaos When people believe in exaggerations, they create chaos. Tulku Urgyen said; “We are free in the moment of seeing.” Just because Tulku Urgyen said these words doesn’t mean that we are now free 😀 We have to … Continue reading
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