Tag Archives: pure observation

‘JUDGING’ FROM A DZOGCHEN POINT OF VIEW

Posted on May 25, 2026 by tony

‘Judging’ From A Dzogchen Point of View Dzogchen is the spontaneous raw experience of pure consciousness. It’s unconditioned awareness. There is neither accepting nor rejecting; it is pure observation. There are many names for this spirit of awareness, but it’s … Continue reading →

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WE LIVE IN AN UNENLIGHTENED WORLD

Posted on May 4, 2026 by tony

We Live In An Unenlightened World We live in an unenlightened world; lacking wisdom of pure awareness, of course there are problems. This isn’t just due to a lack of facts, but a misunderstanding of reality – the illusion of … Continue reading →

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ONE DAY, THE RIGHT WORDS WILL COME ALONG

Posted on May 29, 2025 by tony

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

Posted on April 29, 2025 by tony

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.

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WHAT IS PURE CONSCIOUSNESS?

Posted on December 20, 2024 by tony

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 →

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THE ANATOMY OF CONFUSION

Posted on October 20, 2024 by tony

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 →

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FACT AND FICTION

Posted on October 2, 2024 by tony

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 →

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DON’T OBSESS ABOUT MEDITATION

Posted on June 17, 2024 by tony

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 →

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FILLING OUR MINDS

Posted on March 13, 2024 by tony

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

Posted on February 1, 2024 by tony

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 →

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OBSERVATION ALWAYS OVERRULES SPECULATION

Posted on November 24, 2023 by tony

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 →

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WHAT IF THIS BLOG IS WRONG?

Posted on October 17, 2023 by tony

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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MAINTAINING TRANQUILLITY

Posted on July 17, 2017 by tony

Maintaining Tranquillity requires a change in life-style. This means going from calling everyone a ‘Pillock!’* to pure observation without comment. Of course, in every situation, we have reactions in the mind, but we can delay the response, unless there is … Continue reading →

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