Tag Archives: bodhisattvas

IF I WERE AN ALIEN, I’D AVOID EARTH!

Posted on December 17, 2016 by tony

If I Were An Alien, I’d Avoid Earth! It’s one disaster after another. Look at this precious planet, teeming with life running around in hope and fear, not recognising absolute truth. What are we doing? It’s just one disaster after … Continue reading →

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HAVING THE ABILITY TO SUFFER

Posted on September 23, 2016 by tony

Having The Ability To Suffer In that, we are not alone We, as sentient beings, suffer. Recognising this, we seek knowledge and wisdom to alleviate that suffering: we meditate, by sitting quietly, watching the breath and noting thoughts and emotions … Continue reading →

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I SHOULD HATE MYSELF…BUT I DON’T!

Posted on July 9, 2015 by tony

I Should Hate Myself…But I Don’t! We may find that we cannot – or do not want to – conform others’ standard. They may feel threatened by this. We don’t even have to say anything; we are just not one … Continue reading →

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THE WORLD NEEDS BODHISATTVAS

Posted on May 8, 2014 by tony

The World Needs Bodhisattvas Intense passion*Intense intelligenceIntense compassion Having a good wish is not enough. We need to take responsibility. A bodhisattva has no doubts, no faint heart, no fears, and has total confidence. Yesterday, I attended a refresher course … Continue reading →

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TIME AND SPACE

Posted on July 14, 2013 by tony

Time and space. From an absolute point of view, time does not exist. It only relates to things that change, and space cannot be said to exist or not exist  Here we are going to talk about relative time and … Continue reading →

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