Tag Archives: Non-meditation.

MEDITATION? YOU MUST BE OUT OF YOUR MIND!

Posted on December 27, 2022 by tony

Meditation? You Must Be Out of Your Mind! The mind is full of thoughts, likes and aversions. It’s the software on the hard drive of our brain, and is very dear to us. We are consciousness that is usually so … Continue reading →

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WE LIVE IN A FIEFDOM

Posted on August 21, 2021 by tony

We Live In A Fiefdom Fiefdom; a bound system. The word ‘fief’ is related to the Frankish term ‘fehu-ôd’, in which ‘fehu’ means ‘cattle and ‘-ôd’ means ‘goods’, implying “a moveable object of value”. The key is in the word. Once we realise what the … Continue reading →

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GOOD MEDITATION, BAD MEDITATION; IDENTICAL

Posted on May 2, 2019 by tony

Good Meditation, Bad Meditation; Identical The mind is a jungle of concepts: whether there are clearings or tightly tangled undergrowth, this jungle simply abides in space. In meditation, whatever takes place in the mind, know that awareness, empty cognisance, pure … Continue reading →

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ESOTERIC TEACHINGS

Posted on January 15, 2019 by tony

Esoteric Teachings Esotericmeans ‘known by the few’, whereasexotericis ‘known by the many’. Exoteric teachings are the gradual paths comprising of methods that inspire us, convincing us to stay committed. These teaching have disciplines attached to them; the do’s and dont’s, … Continue reading →

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SPIRITUAL KNOWLEDGE IS USELESS WITHOUT MEDITATION

Posted on February 23, 2018 by tony

Spiritual Knowledge Is Useless Without Meditation Meditation is the experience of knowledge, and experience leads to realisation. Meditation is sitting erect and relaxed, being aware of the thoughts taking place in the mind, not following or being driven by them. … Continue reading →

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WE ARE BORN MEDITATING

Posted on December 6, 2017 by tony

We Are Born Meditating Meditation is just being aware We are always meditating, but this goes unnoticed when we are distracted by events, actions or objects. Being aware is natural and ordinary, so meditation is natural and ordinary. Unfortunately, through … Continue reading →

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THE MEANING OF THE FOUR YOGAS: PART TWO

Posted on August 27, 2016 by tony

The Meaning Of The Four Yogas – Part Two from “Essentials of Mahamudra” by Thrangu Rinpoche “…Because our realisation of things as they are has become manifest, at the lower level of one taste, we see that there is no … Continue reading →

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THE BREATH AND DZOGCHEN

Posted on June 28, 2016 by tony

The Breath And Dzogchen (Dzogchen Breath) Even though we may have the high view of Dzogchen, which is pure conscious awareness, we should not overlook the simple practice of shamata – watching the breath. Because of understanding Dzogchen/Maha Ati, shamata … Continue reading →

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CONCENTRATION

Posted on June 14, 2016 by tony

Concentration The power of focusing all one’s attention. Hypnosis. The power of capturing the whole attention of someone; bewitching, spell-binding, entertaining …sending to sleep. The danger lies in being occupied. The solution. Being aware in concentration is meditation. Non-meditation is … Continue reading →

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THE BEST MEDITATION IS…

Posted on February 16, 2016 by tony

The Best Meditation Is… when we stop meditating! Tulku Urgyen said, “Short moments many times.” This is essential in awareness meditation. We don’t hang on to anything, effortlessly relaxing, without the mental gymnastics of mindfulness. The Dzogchen approach is that … Continue reading →

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MEDITATION – THE PRACTICE OF PRACTISING NOT PRACTISING

Posted on August 30, 2015 by tony

Meditation – The Practice of Practising Not Practising 🙂 How do we do that? Naturally. Isn’t it the case that, at the end of a practice session, we feel a sense of relief, being at peace? Even if we feel, … Continue reading →

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