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- FACING MONSTERS AND DEMONS IN THE GAP November 4, 2026
- WHEN COFFEE TURNED INTO A PUDDING November 3, 2026
- IS THIS A PRISON PLANET? November 2, 2026
- PROLONGED PRACTICE CHANGES OUR BRAIN November 1, 2026
- ENTITIES THAT DISTORT October 31, 2026
- BUDDHA DHARMA IS NOT A HIERARCHY October 30, 2026
- NAIVETY TRANSFORMS INTO DISCERNMENT October 29, 2026
- HOW THE ELITE OPERATE October 29, 2026
- WHIMSICAL DHARMA October 28, 2026
- VALUING LIFE October 27, 2026
- NOTHING TO DISCUSS? October 26, 2026
- WHAT REALLY IS HAPPINESS? October 25, 2026
- WHY SOME PEOPLE ARE DISLIKED October 24, 2026
- DHARMA ISN’T SOMETHING RIGID October 24, 2026
- SKY DANCER / SPACE GOER October 24, 2026
- THE VOICE OF THE SUBTLE BODY October 23, 2026
- LIFE SEEMS LIKE HELL, BUT IT’S ACTUALLY A BLESSING October 23, 2026
- DEMENTIA AND CONSCIOUSNESS October 23, 2026
- BEYOND COMPREHENSION October 22, 2026
- BEING AWARE OF AWARENESS VERSUS BEING AWARENESS October 21, 2026
- BEING TAKEN IN BY DAILY LIFE MAINTAIN THE ILLUSION October 21, 2026
- POINTING TO CONSCIOUSNESS AND MISSING THE POINT October 20, 2026
- WE DON’T HAVE TO BE GREAT MEDITATORS October 19, 2026
- THE MIND IS FULL OF ILLUSIONS October 19, 2026
- INTERACTING WITH MENTAL BOUNDERIES October 18, 2026
- ARE WE THE BADDIES? October 18, 2026
- HOW DO WE KNOW YOU AREN’T BRAINWASHED? October 18, 2026
- THE FINGER POINTING TO THE MOON October 17, 2026
- WHAT IS PROXY? October 17, 2026
- THE PROXY TRAP October 17, 2026
- THE WORD CONSCIOUSNESS IS NOT IN ANY BIBLE October 16, 2026
- BEING WATCHED, BEING PREDICTED October 16, 2026
- THE STATE OF OUR MIND October 16, 2026
- THE MORE WE REALISE, THE MORE EVERYONE IS STRANGE October 15, 2026
- THE ANTIDOTE TO NOT KNOWING IS KNOWING October 15, 2026
- TENACITY REWARDS October 15, 2026
- TOO DRY OR TOO WET October 14, 2026
- SPIRITUAL INTELLECTUALISM October 14, 2026
- OUR LIFE IS THE RESULT OF OUR PAST DECISIONS October 13, 2026
- THIS WILL EITHER LIBERATE OR … ? October 12, 2026
- WHEN YOU GET TO HEAVEN … October 12, 2026
- THE MOST PROFOUND ADVICE October 11, 2026
- CONFIDENCE HAS NO ATTITUDE October 11, 2026
- THE AWE-FUL TEACHER October 10, 2026
- NOT SEEING THE FOREST FOR THE TREES October 9, 2026
- THE CATCH IN THE BARDO = THE WINDS OF KARMA October 9, 2026
- WATERED-DOWN DHARMA October 8, 2026
- THE CONSTANTS October 8, 2026
- GURUS ARE PEOPLE, AND PEOPLE ARE GURUS October 7, 2026
- DOUBT AND CONFIDENCE October 6, 2026
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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
GROUNDING THE BODY
I cannot claim to know anything about this subject, I just have a gut feeling it’s right. These two doctors seem pretty convinced. With all this EMF flying around the planet, perhaps the Earth is our healer…go barefoot and hug … Continue reading
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SAMSARA WITHIN SAMSARA PART FOUR
EISENHOWER’S last speech, warning of the military complex (7.00 minutes), and problems ahead. KENNEDY’S last major speech, warning of secret societies, It’s all the proof you need. He was killed soon after this speech. BUSH’S speech. Talking of the rule … Continue reading
SAMSARA WITHIN SAMSARA PART THREE
Samsara within Samsara. Part three. It’s important to be aware of what is going on out there – and within. Funny enough, this is still a spiritual question. We are not beings of this body, but over generations, we … Continue reading
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SAMSARA WITHIN SAMSARA PART TWO
Samsara within Samsara. Part two. There is an insidious betrayal of all sentient beings, by those who would use our confused mental state against us…we are in a double Samsara. They know the psychology of the Dharma, and therefore are … Continue reading
SAMSARA WITHIN SAMSARA
Samsara within Samsara. Part one. Samsara is defined as the repetitive cycle of birth, death, and rebirth that arises from ordinary beings mistakenly grasping and fixating on a self, and experiences, as real. Samsara arises out of our ignorance of … Continue reading
THE MERIT OF MERIT
The merit of merit. The two accumulations are merit and wisdom. To progress we need the best of intentions. The accumulation of merit produces a life that is beneficial for practice – good karma. Because of good merit the mind … Continue reading
AT EVERY LEVEL PERCEPTION CHANGES
At every level perception changes. Words cannot describe this. We use the same words, but the meaning is different. Familiar feelings arise from residue held in the subtle body, from past experiences. So how do we communicate? Through spontaneous compassion. … Continue reading
