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Tag Archives: insight
LETTING GO OF THE PAST
Letting Go Of The Past If we hang on to the past, nothing fresh will occur, and we will never break out of our karmic bubble. Bubbles can easily be burst, so we steer clear of anything that might seem … Continue reading
VERIFICATION
Verification We may wonder, “Am I doing the right thing?”. If we wait for verification from someone else, we become reliant on their judgement, and that isn’t verification. Who are we trying to impress? There is something in life/the universe/karma … Continue reading
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INSIGHT
Insight Nothing just happens; everything comes about due to a cause. A misunderstanding of this puts insight to sleep. Insight is recognition, and starts with a feeling that something is ‘not quite right’ – a tell-tale sign, a sound in … Continue reading
MEDITATE LIKE A FLY ON THE WALL
Meditate Like A Fly On The Wall Meditate like a fly on the wall; quietly observing, but not involved. Living life like a fly on the wall teaches us much. Whatever we learn enhances our skills and abilities to be … Continue reading
ANXIETY
Anxiety Anxiety: concern that something might happen. All we need to do is be aware, cautious and prepared.In the moment now, there is no anxiety.We just see. Being without agenda (things to do) means consciousness is clear and pure; therefore, when we … Continue reading
DUMBING DOWN OF THE WORLD
Dumbing Down Of The World The great devolution:If we don’t see it, we are part of its structure. ‘Dumbing down’ is the deliberate oversimplification of intellectual content in education, literature, religion, news, music and films. Have you heard what’s playing on the radio and in shops? Mindless chatter and … Continue reading
“IS THIS OR ISN’T THIS PURE CONSCIOUSNESS?”
“Is This Or Isn’t This Pure Consciousness?” Our problem is that we just make do, when we should be making do and mending. How do we mend? Because spiritual teachings (or Dharma) are not being fully explained – or we … Continue reading
LIFE WITH FRUIT AND VEGETABLES
Life With Fruit And Vegetables There are two sides to our being: Fruit; the realisation of our true nature, which is pure consciousness. Vegetable; ignorance of our true nature, which is pure consciousness. We are brought up to think that … Continue reading
SPIRITUAL TEACHINGS ARE TOUGH
Spiritual Teachings Are Tough They aren’t about feeling good: they are meant to open our insight. Whether pleasant or unpleasant, the eye of wisdom opens to see clearly. The magic of daily life happens through close inspection and gratitude. Compassion … Continue reading
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THE FINAL CONCLUSION
The Final Conclusion We are consciousness itself. We know this truth inherently, but due to the obscuring indoctrination we’ve experienced in life, we are unable to express it, and so we cling to a partial view: the resulting diversity divides … Continue reading
WHY DON’T WE PRACTISE?
Why Don’t We Practise? Simple. It’s due to an inner mara demon. What is an inner mara demon? It’s our own likes and dislikes: “I’m too busy.” “I’ve better things to do.” “I don’t get anything out of it.” “I … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, clearing the mind, insight, likes and dislikes, Manjushri, removing our obscurations, the habitual I
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BUDDHA IN THE MUD is a blog - a living book based on the Dzogchen teachings. Our teacher is life, and life is karma. In this way, Dzogchen is practical - no bells and whistles required. 