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- 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
- BUDDHIST FORUMS CREATE CONFLICT May 31, 2026
- ONE MIND, OR MANY MINDS? May 30, 2026
- SPIRITUAL AND PHILOSOPHICAL MATERIALISM May 30, 2026
- SPONTANEITY IS THE ONLY REALITY May 29, 2026
- REALITY IS BEYOND WORDS May 28, 2026
- HUMANITY: SEEKING VALIDATION OF A SELF May 28, 2026
- DISPELLING THE GURU May 27, 2026
- EVERY DAY I THINK, “I COULD BE WRONG” May 27, 2026
- THE DARK AND UNSETTLING ASPECT OF EXISTENCE May 26, 2026
- ‘JUDGING’ FROM A DZOGCHEN POINT OF VIEW May 25, 2026
- WE BECOME THE COMPANY WE KEEP May 24, 2026
- WE ARE ALL HYPOCRITES May 24, 2026
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“YEAH, YEAH, BUT I’M STILL NOT SATISFIED!”
“Yeah, yeah, but I’m still not satisfied!” Now the real work begins… Repeating a lot of spiritual stuff doesn’t mean anything. The question is, does it make a change in our life, and attitude? People can acquire a lot of … Continue reading
THE CESSATION OF SUFFERING
The Cessation of Suffering The third noble truth The cessation of suffering is recognising the cause of suffering. The third noble truth is the approach, method or tradition we choose to follow to end suffering: this echoes our tendencies at … Continue reading
THE CAUSE OF SUFFERING
The Cause of Suffering (revised*) The cause of suffering is the second noble truth: the first noble truth is the admission that we are suffering. Usually, we think that the cause of our suffering is someone or something other than … Continue reading
HOW DO I KNOW I AM SUFFERING?
How Do I Know I Am Suffering? “I’m having a great time, so why should I spoil it by considering suffering?” Until we are dissatisfied with our luxury-prison, we will not have a reason to change. And those who are … Continue reading
CLEANING THE BUDDHA IN THE MUD
Cleaning The Buddha In The Mud Each one of us has a perfect Buddha nature. However, each one of us in the six realms is stained by negative thoughts, afflicting emotions and bad deeds. These stains are like ‘mud’ clinging … Continue reading
WHAT THE DEVIL NEVER WANTED YOU TO KNOW
What The Devil Never Wanted You To Know You are God, and God doesn’t exist. The Devil (our ignorance) never wanted us to have Transcendent Knowledge of our true nature as it is too involved in a ‘self’ image. It … Continue reading
DRUGGED FOR LIFE
Drugged For Life Addicted to chemicals and propaganda Many know what is happening in the world, but the majority do not, and so that’s why is it allowed to happen. If we say we care and have compassion for those … Continue reading
DISTURB MIND, DISTURB BRAIN, DISTURB BODY
Disturb Mind, Disturb Brain, Disturb Body Disturb body, Disturb brain, Disturb mind The body, brain and mind are delicate instruments and have to kept in balance. The mind affects the body, and a chemical change can affect the brain, which … Continue reading
NEUROTRANSMITTERS = TIGLE
Neurotransmitters = Tigle We can become confused on hearing the Dharma if it is not explained precisely and in depth because we may feel it is something different from us and our experiences. This is especially true when it comes … Continue reading
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Tagged depression, fear, Neurotransmitters = Tigle, pleasure, subtle body, Tsoknyi Rinpoche
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THE INSEPARABLE TWO TRUTHS
The Inseparable Two Truths The inseparable two truths: the real and the reflection. The moon, reflected in water. Reality is Bud-dha nature – pure awareness, empty of constructs. Empty essence became excited about being and was attracted to its own … Continue reading
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Tagged BUDDHISM, negative emotions, Self recognition, The Inseparable Two Truths
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DISCUSSING DHARMA
Discussing Dharma Dharma teaching is information Dharma practice is knowledge Dharma experience is wisdom This is a potential never-ending-exploding mind field 😉 We love to talk to one another, but something always seems to go wrong; this is our human … Continue reading
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Tagged axons and cognitive reservoirs, Discussing Dharma, genuine experience, Mind training, Neurons, synapses, The Brain
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AUTHENTIC TEACHING
Authentic Teachings From Authentic Masters Even though websites and blogs like this provide information about the dharma, they are no substitute for direct mind to mind transmission from an authentic master. Through such transmissions, we gain complete confidence into the … Continue reading
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Tagged Authentic Dharma teachings, Tibet, transmissions, Tulkus, Unbroken lineages
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THE MYSTERY OF LOVE
The Mystery Of Love Here we are talking about divine love – unconditional, ultimate love. This, of course, is Buddhahood – or God Consciousness. In devotional practice, we can get a hint of this, but it’s not an everyday occurrence. … Continue reading
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Tagged (Rabindranath Tagore, Devotional practice, Love, The Mystery Of Love
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LACKING GENUINE UNDERSTANDING
Lacking Genuine Understanding Lacking genuine happiness Having received Dharma instruction on emptiness (that nothing has any reality of its own) and then acting without virtue, we become like demons contaminating everyone and everything with whom we come into contact. Partial … Continue reading
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THE MIND IS EMPTY
The Mind Is Empty The mind is empty, whether still or moving. Neither accept nor reject whatever appears. Rest in the natural continuity of empty awareness. Know ignorance! It’s funny how we use words for years and then suddenly see … Continue reading
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ARE YOU SWITCHED ON OR OFF?
Are You Switched On Or Off? Of course, the moment we are asked that question, we switch on 😉 But how often are we actually asked that question? And, for how long do we stay switched on? Every creature is … Continue reading
JUST SO THERE IS NO CONFUSION
Just So There Is No Confusion… Thoughts and emotions are an obstacle to a clear recognition of empty essence. However, once empty essence is recognised, thoughts and emotions are inseparable from empty essence. Is that clear? 🙂 Two points: Upon … Continue reading
WHERE DO THOUGHTS COME FROM?
Where Do Thoughts Come From? This continues from yesterday’s writing. Thoughts come from, or dwell, in the 7th and 8th consciousnesses: judgement and memory. This works like automatic programming just chuntering away, reliving past experiences and projecting those memories on … Continue reading
CONSCIOUSNESS CAPTURING
Consciousness Capturing (being entertained to death) Some things are so important to understand, and so easily missed. We are attracted to convoluted, mysterious and sentimental theories that keep us – or rather, consciousness – confused and entertained. When our consciousness … Continue reading
SAMSARA IS NOT OUT THERE
Samsara Is Not Out There Some aspects of the teachings take time to assimilate. First, we need the right attitude to receive teachings: without this, we are merely picking up information for the head to toy with, rather than realising … Continue reading
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Tagged John Lennon, KARMA, Precious Dharma teachings, SAMASARA, sentimentality
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“I CAN’T MEDITATE”
“I Can’t Meditate” Being aware that we cannot meditate is meditation! First we must know why we meditate. The essence and nature of mind is infinite awareness: it is merely filled with temporary desires and aversions. We are naturally infinite … Continue reading
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CAN THE BUDDHA BE INSULTED?
Can the Buddha be insulted? Can the Buddha be disrespected? Can the Buddha be made fun of? Yes, if you want. The Buddha can be insulted, disrespected and made fun of. However this does not affect the Buddha; the Buddha … Continue reading
FOLLOWERS, SEEKERS AND FINDERS
Followers, Seekers and Finders A follower follows the words. A seeker seeks the meaning of the words. A finder realises the meaning of the words. We all go through stages along our path of confusion to enlightenment, and it’s helpful … Continue reading
GETTING TOO CLOSE ENDS IN TEARS
Getting Too Close Ends In Tears If we have an expectation that we should all be one, we will end up as two, and disappointed. We can be at one, while remaining two…there’s more space! If we want to stay … Continue reading
THE PROOF OF THE TRUTH
The Proof Of The Truth Is In The Proving Of The Truth It’s in the actual experience, and not in the words The Buddha’s teachings can be described in one word – recognition (…or awareness…or perception…or consciousness…or seeing…they’re all the … Continue reading
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Tagged dissatisfaction, Proving truth, THE BUDDHA'S TEACHINGS, The four noble truths
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DEMON ACTIVITY V BUDDHA ACTIVITY
Demon Activity v Buddha Activity Buddha activity is pure awareness Demon activity is anything that obscures Buddha activity The Earth is full of activity. The more we move towards Buddha activity, the more we recognise demon activity. The more we … Continue reading
WE KNOW, BUT IGNORE
We Know, But Ignore We know we should get out of bed, but we stay a little longer. Samara is run on two principles; attraction and repulsion. The whole universe is run on these two principles. This includes the mind! … Continue reading
SIMPLY DZOGCHEN
Simply Dzogchen Everyday life is Dzogchen ‘practice’ itself. Since a social “I” does not exist, there is no need to behave in any special way beyond that which you actually are. There is no need to strive to reach some … Continue reading
WHAT IS A SPIRITUAL PATH?
What is a Spiritual Path? A spiritual path is that which clarifies, and frees us from our own confusion. It is not something that adds to that confusion. It is not something that makes us feel guilty. It is not … Continue reading
DEEP ADMIRATION
Deep Admiration Taking the trouble to read any material that tries to clarify reality is, in itself, a practice of the six perfections (the paramitas): it reveals qualities of generosity, patience, discipline, concentration and the wish to understand transcendent wisdom. … Continue reading
VIOLENCE IN THE WORLD
Violence in the World becomes a way of life War has always been presented as entertainment and glorified as part of our culture for thousands of years. In becoming involved in violent, militarised entertainment, we become virtual soldiers. Society is … Continue reading
STILL HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THOUGHTS?
Still Having Problems With Thoughts? Try a mental mantra: RAM is very good. Why use mantra? Mantras have a certain quality and, we cannot think of two things at the same time (well we can try, but one will be … Continue reading
COMPETITIVENESS
Competitiveness As with everything, what seems negative can, with a little refinement, be beneficial. Sometimes we may feel competitive with other students, or even with our teacher. We may think that we know more, or we want and deserve to … Continue reading
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THE DANGERS OF MISINTERPRETING CONSCIOUSNESS
The Dangers of Misinterpreting Consciousness Consciousness is said to be “the state of being aware”. However, the word ‘consciousness’ has many interpretations. Science and psychology will use it one way, western philosophy will use it another way, religions another, and … Continue reading
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Tagged CONSCIOUSNESS, Hippocrates, The Dangers of Misinterpreting Consciousness
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ADVAITA AND DZOGCHEN
Advaita and Dzogchen In Advaita there is ‘Self’ and the opposite is not-self. In Dzogchen there is pure awareness and the opposite is impure awareness. All paths are our dream confusions and come to the same wakefulness conclusion. The approach … Continue reading
CREATING A BETTER WORLD
Creating a Better World “Once you develop confidence in your own ability, you’ll be able to make a real contribution to creating a better world. Self-confidence is very important. Not in the sense of blind pride, but as a realistic … Continue reading
THREE ASPECTS TO OUR LIVES
Three Aspects To Our Life Our self programming. Others’ self programming. Our innermost spontaneous presence. We have to be aware of the programme we hold, and the programme of others that we hold. We – spontaneous presence – are free … Continue reading
MINI ENLIGHTENMENT, SYNAPSES AND INSIGHT
Mini Enlightenments, Synapses and Insight In other words… Eureka! Getting ‘it’. The funny thing is, we already have ‘it’; it’s all about making the connection and realising ‘it’. There is a connection between desire, practice, insight and achievement, and it … Continue reading
THE POWER OF KINDNESS
The Power of Kindness The Dalai Lama said, “This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple. The philosophy is kindness.” Me said, “Kindness? … Continue reading
NO REFERENCE POINT
No Reference Point is Non Duality Within pure awareness, there is merely pure awareness. There is no pure awareness of pure awareness as there is only pure awareness. The nature of mind is resting in its own natural state. That’s … Continue reading
DEALING WITH MENTAL TURMOIL
Dealing With Mental Turmoil There are many approaches to this problem, and we have to find the one that suits us – or rather, suits that moment. For example, exercise or chanting can channel energy; channeling energy is the key, … Continue reading
IS ENLIGHTENMENT A MYTH?
Is Enlightenment A Myth? This is an important question, and one that should be asked; we can’t say enlightenment is a certainty as that would be blind faith, but as you are reading this, you must feel – like me … Continue reading
LONELINESS, COMPETITIVENESS AND HONESTY
Loneliness, Competitiveness and Honesty For sentient beings, friends are not easy to come by. When we say ‘friendship’, this means mind-to-mind unconditional support, and not just acquaintances in our group. (Friend: ORIGIN Old English frēond, of Germanic origin; related to … Continue reading
NO MEDITATOR, NO MEDITATION
No Meditator, No Meditation When there is meditation, there is a meditator. So how can there be no meditator, and no meditation? This is not a mental conundrum; it is logical experience, gained by looking, seeing and dropping. When pure … Continue reading
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ACKNOWLEDGING THE SIMPLY UNITY OF THE TWO TRUTHS
Acknowledging the Simple Unity of the Two Truths Acknowledging the mistaken view is acknowledging the ultimate view. Putting this into Practice Seeing the mistaken is the mirror of clarity. See the mistaken but look to the good. The Problem We … Continue reading
WHERE DO ALL THE EXTRA PEOPLE COME FROM?
Where do the extra people come from? On the planet 267 people born every minute (79,945,296 this year and counting) and 106 die every minute (55,000,000 this year and counting). Where do the extra people come from? Some of us … Continue reading
HAVING A PROBLEM WITH GURU-NESS?
Having A Problem With Guru-ness? Don’t bottle it up; investigate! We have all, at some time, wondered, “What on earth have I got myself into?!” especially when we see others acting in strange ways, blindly adoring the Guru/Lama. This can … Continue reading
THE BUDDHA’S TEACHINGS USED AS A WEAPON
The Buddha’s Teachings Used As A Weapon The Buddha taught that we are controlled by our emotions. Knowledge is neutral. Everything depends on how this knowledge is used as to whether or not it is beneficial, and who benefits from … Continue reading
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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. 