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Tag Archives: essence of mind
THE INVASION
The Invasion The essence of our mind is pure consciousness, the clarity of pure perception and the clear light of enlightenment. However, our minds have been modified to accept elaborate concepts which cloud this pure vision. We are already on … Continue reading
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THE DARK IGNORANCE OF MIND
The Dark Ignorance Of Mind Why ‘dark ignorance’? Thoughts contaminate and obscure the essence of mind, which is the light, the clarity of pure consciousness. This contamination of mind dulls us, and we—consciousness—then function in a mundane and predictable way. … Continue reading
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IN FACT, DON’T MEDITATE
In Fact, Don’t Meditate Sitting down to meditate is enough meditation. We made the decision. Now, just be aware that awareness is what you are. In fact, don’t meditate. Allow the eyes to be open so that everything can enter … Continue reading
LOST IN SPACE
Lost In Space We are the emptiness of consciousness, the essence of mind. This cognisant space, forgetting its pure quality of emptiness, acquired ideas, concepts and fixations, believing these to be what it is. We therefore became lost in this … Continue reading
CONSCIOUSNESS – THE ESSENCE OF MIND
Consciousness – The Essence Of Mind Consciousness – the essence of mind. And the essence of consciousness is emptiness. Mind is memories (software) which affect the brain (hardware) and our attitude. Whether the mind moves or is still, the essence … Continue reading
BE AWARE OF CONSEQUENCES
Be Aware Of Consequences Mara activity makes situations worse. Mara: demonic consciousness (Sanskrit). Being aware of consequences, we are no longer be surprised. Mara lies in ambush in all our minds, looking for weaknesses in others and exploiting them. Mara … Continue reading
REALISING EMPTINESS
Realising Emptiness It is so simple. Our eyes have tear ducts to keep them clean and clear. We are so used to this clarity that we don’t notice it, and ignore it … until the arrival of a speck of … Continue reading
NATURE AND, OH DEAR, NURTURE
Nature And, Oh Dear, Nurture Our nature is pure consciousness; it’s what we truly are. However, our nurture (the care and protection afforded us) is what we have acquired. The first is our ultimate reality, while the second is our … Continue reading
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. 
WHY THIS SITE ISN’T PUBLICISED
Why This Site Isn’t Publicised This site isn’t published or promoted as it’s not of general interest. Society is made up of individuals who are fixated on ideas, blurting them out and running away. They are wannabes – they want … Continue reading →