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- WHY TALK ABOUT THE NEGATIVE SIDE OF LIFE? August 17, 2026
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- ONENESS … August 15, 2026
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- THE DILEMMA OF TALKING DHARMA August 13, 2026
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- WE ARE THE CREATOR OF OUR LIFE August 7, 2026
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- WHAT IS HAPPINESS August 3, 2026
- WE ARE REMANTS OF THE PAST August 2, 2026
- ONCE WE KNOW, WE CANNOT UN-KNOW August 2, 2026
- LACKING COMPASSION = NARCISSISM August 2, 2026
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Tag Archives: Happiness.
WHAT IS HAPPINESS
What Is Happiness? Happiness is not a condition. Happiness is unconditional;it does not rely on conditions. If we rely on a condition to be happy – a specific state, requirement, circumstance or person – these are temporary events. This means … Continue reading
LOOKING FOR HAPPINESS
Looking For Happiness The real thing. First, we have to know what happiness is. Is it a temporary or permanent state? Our view of happiness is cock-eyed. A temporary state is exciting but it does not last; it isn’t happiness, … Continue reading
WHY SHOULD I GO WITHIN TO FIND HAPPINESS?
Why Should I Go Within To Find Happiness? “Why should I want to go within to find happiness? I enjoy music, science, art – that is happiness to me.” What is it that is enjoying this music, science, art? We … Continue reading
HAPPINESS IS UNDERSTANDING
Happiness Is Understanding Happiness is understanding the cycle of things: we do not empower charades. We may not live in wealth or even have a comfortable life, but we understand the nature of reality, how the universe works, our likes … Continue reading
WE HAVE NEVER BEEN SEPARATED
We Have Never Been Separated We have never been separated from the enlightened state. Few see this, looking elsewhere for happiness. Realisation of our true nature isn’t something to achieve. It is merely washing away the doubt and confusion of … Continue reading
ARE SPIRITUAL PEOPLE MORE TROUBLED … AND HAPPIER?
Are Spiritual People More Troubled … And Happier? The more we notice, the more sensitive we become. We notice the cause of suffering. Being troubled generates empathetic compassion. Empathetic compassion brings confidence. It is this confidence that brings happiness. The … Continue reading
INSTITUTIONALISED
Institutionalised Institutionalised: apathetic and dependentThe formula of futile diligence; fear and false security. Through ignorance, people follow other people; we cling and stick together. By beinginstitutionalised, we stop thinking for ourself and learn the formula. We want to be where ‘it’s’ … Continue reading
WHY DOES BUDDHISM TALK ABOUT SUFFERING?
Why Does Buddhism Talk About Suffering? Understanding and realising our true nature of pure consciousness is easy and natural: it is that which is aware of this page right now. Clearing the habitual, mental obstacles that obscure that realisation is … 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
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