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- GROSS MEDITATION, SUBTLE MEDITATION, VERY SUBTLE MEDITATION August 17, 2017
- THIS MAY SURPRISE YOU August 16, 2017
- “YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT YOU’VE GOT ‘TIL IT’S GONE” August 16, 2017
- DHARMAKAYA, SAMBHOGAKAYA, NIRMANAKAYA August 16, 2017
- THE SUBTLE TRAUMA OF RELIGION August 14, 2017
- THERE IS NO SELF, THERE IS NO GOD, THERE IS NO BUDDHISM August 13, 2017
- “ORDER OUT OF CHAOS” August 13, 2017
- REALISING YOU ARE CRAP! August 11, 2017
- WHEN WE KNOW, WE CANNOT UN-KNOW August 10, 2017
- THE ANTAGONIST AND THE PROTAGONIST August 9, 2017
- WHY ARE PEOPLE SO DISAPPOINTING? August 8, 2017
- HOW MUCH CONTROL DO WE HAVE IN OUR LIVES? August 6, 2017
- TRUTH IS ALWAYS THE SAME August 5, 2017
- IT’S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY August 4, 2017
- DON’T WANT TO MEDITATE? August 3, 2017
- WHEN WE STOP BEING NAIVE July 31, 2017
- WHAT ABOUT ‘ME’? July 30, 2017
- STIRRING UP EGO July 29, 2017
- BELIEVING IN GOD IS A DISTRACTION FROM GOD CONSCIOUSNESS July 29, 2017
- DOES SPIRITUAL PROGRESS REALLY MATTER? July 29, 2017
- COMPASSION – DOES IT WORK? July 27, 2017
- “BE HAPPY!” WHAT’S HAPPINESS? July 25, 2017
- SOUND IN SILENCE July 24, 2017
- OTHERS FEEL THE SAME WAY July 22, 2017
- THE WORLD IS A SETUP TO UPSET July 22, 2017
- TRUTH SEEKERS AND TRUTH FINDERS July 21, 2017
- “I’M RELUCTANT TO BECOME ONE OF THOSE ‘SPIRITUAL’ PEOPLE” July 19, 2017
- FEEDBACK July 18, 2017
- MAINTAINING TRANQUILLITY July 17, 2017
- THE MOTIVATION FOR COMPASSION July 16, 2017
- PEOPLE ARE DIFFICULT TO TALK TO July 13, 2017
- THERE ARE A LOT OF GURUS OUT THERE July 12, 2017
- REALISATION IS LIBERATION July 11, 2017
- ENLIGHTENMENT IS REMEMBERING NEVER TO FORGET July 10, 2017
- THE DEVIL = EGO = CLINGING = ENSLAVEMENT July 9, 2017
- SWITCHING THE ‘LIGHT’ ON! July 8, 2017
- THE DIFFICULTY OF COMMUNICATING July 6, 2017
- WHAT CAN WE TRUST? July 4, 2017
- IT DOESN’T MATTER WHAT YOU CALL IT July 3, 2017
- REVERENCE FOR OUR OWN SANITY July 2, 2017
- THE DEVIL IS A PICTURE OF OUR SELF July 2, 2017
- THE KABBALAH AND DZOGCHEN July 1, 2017
- AS BUDDHIST, CAN WE BE FUNDAMENTALISTS? June 30, 2017
- ADOPTING A TRADITION June 30, 2017
- WE ALL PRACTISE SOMETHING June 29, 2017
- THERE ARE NO NEW TEACHINGS June 28, 2017
- THE PURPOSE OF MIND TRAINING June 28, 2017
- PURIFYING ANGER June 27, 2017
- YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE BUDDHIST June 25, 2017
- WAKING UP AND STAYING AWAKE June 23, 2017
Tag Archives: BUDDHISM
THE MOTIVATION FOR COMPASSION
The Motivation For Compassion Everyone, without exception, wants and needs happiness. Unfortunately, we are mistaken and confused in our endeavours to be happy, because we do not know exactly what happiness is. We are constantly creating the wrong conditions for … Continue reading
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“I DON’T LIKE MY TEACHER OR TEACHERS”
“I Don’t Like My Teacher or Teachers” It happens. Actually, this feeling has its positive side, if we look closely enough. The ‘teacher’ has created a reaction in us. This is not intentional: it’s part of a process of relating … Continue reading
I STILL WANT TO IMPROVE!
I Still Want To Improve! This is how we all feel. In the moment now, it’s true that there is nothing to improve as, in the moment now, there is only pure awareness – emptiness – with phantoms arising within … Continue reading
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BUDDHISM: BEYOND BELIEF
Buddhism: Beyond Belief To find that which is beyond belief, we have to turn everything – everything – on its head. A belief is our viewpoint; it’s our way of thinking , and how we judge. We all believe in … Continue reading
LIVING IN A WORLD OF FEAR
Living In A World Of Fear from Wikipedia: “The fear response arises from the perception of danger leading to confrontation with or escape from the threat (also known as the fight-or-flight response) which, in extreme cases of fear (horror and … Continue reading
DON’T BECOME A BUDDHIST!
Don’t Become A Buddhist! 😀 I didn’t become a Buddhist to become a Buddhist. I became a Buddhist to find out about the nature of reality. I didn’t come here to be a Buddhist and add to my charade. I … Continue reading
THE WORLD IS RULED BY REPTILIANS!
The World Is Ruled By Reptilians! We’ve all read this on the internet, and…it’s true. However, it’s not what you think! Where are these reptilians? Can we see them? Oh yes, it’s quite simple; the reptilians are at work everywhere, … Continue reading
MIND’S HIDDEN FAULTS PART 1
Mind’s Hidden Faults Part 1 An Exposure of the Mind’s Hidden Faults by Patrul Rinpoche “It sometimes happens that some practitioners believe it is impossible to recognise the nature of mind. They become depressed and sad. There is no reason … Continue reading
BUDDHISM IN ACTION
Buddhism In Action Wisdom in confusion.
“I CANNOT FIND PURE AWARENESS”
“I Cannot Find Pure Awareness” “I cannot find myself” Pure awareness is that which is aware of thoughts, without comment. No comment means no contamination. It is therefore pure emptiness: our empty essence. The idea that pure awareness cannot be … Continue reading
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BUDDHISM: FINDING YOUR HEART’S DESIRE
Buddhism: Finding Your Heart’s Desire The obstacle to heart’s desire is mind’s desire. “But I do listen to my heart.” The presence of “I” is mind’s desire. The heart – our silent, essential nature – knows mind’s desires. “What is … Continue reading
BUDDHISM, JESUS AND FAITH
Buddhism, Jesus and Faith Theistic religions are based on belief and faith as, in fact, is Buddhism in the beginning, despite it being non-theistic. In Buddhism, we hear about something and we may believe it to be true, but it’s … Continue reading
CAN ROBOTS HAVE CONSCIOUSNESS?
Can Robots Have Consciousness? From a Buddhist perspective, yes they can. If we regard consciousness as the ‘be-all and end-all’, then we have a very limited view of ourselves. If we are using the word ‘consciousness’ to mean ‘aware’ then … Continue reading
THE ‘FOUR’ IGNORANCES
The ‘Four’ Ignorances Traditionally, in Buddhism, we speak of two ignorances, or veils: ignorance of our true nature and the ignorance of maintaining that mistaken view, which is our own doing. It is obvious that if we have these veils, … Continue reading
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THE REAL POWER OF OM MANI PEME HUM
The Real Power of OM MANI PEME HUM is in the realisation of not applying it! Buddhism is not for the complacent: it’s for those who investigate everything. In Buddhism, compassion is highlighted through the practice of the mantra of … Continue reading
NEGATIVE NEGATIVITY
Negative Negativity It’s something to look out for. We would all like things to be better. This creates reactions, and emotions arise in the mind from a sense of compassion, but it becomes personal, and so we get involved. Through … Continue reading
WHAT IS BUDDHISM?
What Is Buddhism? It is awakening. Buddhism starts with awareness and ends with awareness. We start with awareness of being unhappy and dissatisfied: we are, in fact, suffering. This suffering ends when awareness itself has been realised: this is direct, … Continue reading
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A DOUBLE TAKE ON EMPTINESS
A Double Take On Emptiness Emptiness = clearness, lack of adornment In Sanskrit, the word ‘shunyata’ means emptiness. But what is emptiness? We first need an intellectual understanding of emptiness, and then we can recognise the experience. Emptiness is non-grasping … Continue reading
MEDITATION IS A MEANS TO AN END
Meditation Is A Means To An End Devotion is a means to an end Compassion is a means to an end Direct recognition is a means to an end …of confusion. Washing the car is a means to an end. … Continue reading
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BUDDHISM FOR THE GRITTY
Buddhism For The Gritty “True Grit” 😉 Gritty: showing courage, resolve, tenacity. Being aware of the unpleasant, and unwaveringly seeing it as it really is; uncompromising. There are many ways to obtain peace of mind – a mind that is … Continue reading
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THE UNIQUENESS OF OUR PATH
The Uniqueness Of Our Path Because of our personal fixations and inclinations, we have to confront a unique karmic obligation, bound by universal law. Our spiritual path (to knowing our absolute nature) is our own relative confusion that obscures that … Continue reading
THE OPPOSITE OF TRUTH IS A LIE
The Opposite of Truth is a Lie In Buddhism, the word lie is not used: out of compassion, the terms ‘mistakes’, ‘confusion’ or ‘misperceptions’ are employed. A lie obscures the truth. This can either be a unconscious, confused idea or … Continue reading
BEING RULED BY HEAVEN AND HELL
Being Ruled by Heaven and Hell creates confusion, creates indifference We have long been deceived by the terms ‘heaven’ and ‘hell’: the deception keeps these as beliefs, and so we remain confused and indifferent, when we can know the reality … Continue reading
WHAT IS
What is ‘Is’ is the present participle of ‘being’. It is the only reality, for without being present, nothing would be known. ‘It’ is pure awareness, spontaneous presence. All outer and inner appearances are impermanent; a seemingly reality. They are … Continue reading
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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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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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CONFIDENCE BEYOND DOUBT
Confidence Beyond Doubt We need confidence that is beyond belief and wishful thinking. Confidence must be without conceit. True confidence is unshakeable, which leads to unshakeable compassion. This is not for the faint hearted! Although we have much to learn … Continue reading
COMING DOWN TO EARTH
Coming down to earth The following may sound a little controversial but is meant kindly, in order to clarify: you may not see this the same way, but that’s ok… Realisations can be a shock in their obvious simplicity. Before … Continue reading
TAKING AWARENESS FOR GRANTED
Taking Awareness for Granted… and so limiting our potential by not noticing this awareness! Be aware of awareness. Resting, silent, in that awareness, awareness becomes pure awareness. Be aware of habitual reactions arising in that pure awareness.Pure awareness dissolves habitual … Continue reading
THE OPPOSITE OF EMPTINESS…
The Opposite of Emptiness… The opposite of emptiness is solidity: appearances are reified when the clarity of mind becomes dull, and clings. Emptiness is the clear quality of mind; our true nature. In clinging, we forget this clear quality and … Continue reading
VALUING PAST MASTERS
Valuing Past Masters On our spiritual journey, we need as much help as we can get. We also shouldn’t underestimate the power of the psychological effects of inspiration and aspiration. This needn’t be elaborate: we merely open our minds up … Continue reading
UNCERTAINTY IS THE KEY TO RECOGNISING PURE AWARENESS
Uncertainty is the Key to Recognising Pure Awareness If we think we are pure awareness, we have just come out of pure awareness. If there is uncertainty about pure awareness, merely be aware of that which is aware of that … Continue reading
WE CONSENT TO PLAY IN THE DEVIL’S TEMPLE
We Consent to Play in The Devil’s Temple Buddhism’s primary aim is to recognise suffering and the cause of suffering, which is ignorance of our true nature of unconditional happiness. However, we must also recognise that there are outside forces … Continue reading
BEAUTIFUL EXPERIENCES
Beautiful Experiences This may not be what we expect: we may think that a beautiful experience is more than we have right now…but maybe beauty is in less. To some, beautiful experiences may suggest supernatural meditational experiences such as out … Continue reading
BUDDHISM IS PERFECT. BUDDHISTS ARE NOT!
Buddhism is perfect. Buddhist are not! Isn’t it relief to know that we still have something to do?
CLARITY
Clarity…continuing from yesterday. Because of stillness, clarity comes to the fore, or rather, our mental contaminations drop away. This clarity illumines questions with which our mind is concerned. Clarity answers its own questions: it scans the mind for data – … Continue reading
SAME THEME – DIFFERENT APPROACH
Same theme – different approach. A Bhakti Yoga teacher (the way of devotion) once said: “When I pray, I speak and God listens. When I meditate, God speaks and I listen.” A Buddhist teacher (the way of knowledge) might say: … Continue reading
SIN: THEISM AND BUDDHISM
Sin: Theism and Buddhism. All paths are valid to suit the individual. Even on a path there are variations in approach. Until we are free from all mental fixations, we will meet with adversities. Depending on our level of practice, … Continue reading
EXPECTING MEDITATION TO GET BETTER
Expecting meditation to get better. We expect meditation to get better, but find nothing happening and get disheartened. We hear all sort of stories about meditation but nothing happens to us. We just sit. And nothing happens. We see all … Continue reading
