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Tag Archives: pure observation
ONE DAY, THE RIGHT WORDS WILL COME ALONG
One Day, The Right Words Will Come Along One day, the right words at the right time and in the right order will come along – and we’ll get it. The right words are … “Don’t believe the words.” It doesn’t matter what people say; the reality … Continue reading
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OBSERVATION COMES BEFORE THOUGHTS
Observation Comes Before Thoughts Observation comes before thoughts.When we disregard or ignore this obvious truth, we become involved in conflicts. This pure observation is pure consciousness our reality. Consciousness isn’t some thing out there.
WHAT IS PURE CONSCIOUSNESS?
What Is Pure Consciousness? We are consciousness; we cannot be anything else, but we’re attached to our ideas in the mind. Consciousness is the cognisant space of mind. We are not what we can see, but fall into the trap … Continue reading Continue reading
THE ANATOMY OF CONFUSION
The Anatomy Of Confusion Confusion is believing in opposites when, in reality, positive and negative are inseparable as they are a continuity. By virtue of one, the other is known, as in a mirror and its reflection, or dark and … Continue reading
FACT AND FICTION
Fact And Fiction What we usually call ‘fact’ is a designation of some thing, but as all things are impermanent and have no ultimate reality, they are a fiction – and that is a fact. 🙂 Every time we become … Continue reading
DON’T OBSESS ABOUT MEDITATION
Don’t Obsess About Meditation Quality not quantity in meditation, even though quantity is promoted. Short moments, many times. When meditation just becomes a ritual, it’s not meditation. The real meditation is letting go, hence short moments, many times. Know why … Continue reading
FILLING OUR MINDS
Filling Our Minds What we fill our minds with matters. Our mind is a sensitive tool, quick to detect and able to analyse vital information and turn it into knowledge for the welfare of others. Just filling the mind with … Continue reading
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BUDDHISM IS PURE OBSERVATION
Buddhism Is Pure Observation Buddhism isn’t about learning; it is about clarity. Clarity means divine splendour – not divine cleverness 🙂 Buddhism is pure observation. It’s not a matter of thinking about what is being observed; that is for the … Continue reading
OBSERVATION ALWAYS OVERRULES SPECULATION
Observation Always Overrules Speculation Once we start along the path of theories, there is no end to it. Speculation adds complications and division. Only pure observation, common to all, is trustworthy. That pure observation is pure awareness – the first … Continue reading
WHAT IF THIS BLOG IS WRONG?
What If This Blog Is Wrong? How would you know? To know is to be absolutely certain through observation. If you are absolutely certain, free of doubts, then the observation is pure. It is not a question of being certain … Continue reading
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