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Tag Archives: Simplicity
WHY DO WE SHY AWAY FROM SIMPLICITY?
Why Do We Shy Away From Simplicity? Why do we shy away from simplicity?Do we think that the more complex the Dharma, the better it is? The completion stage – the end of any practice – is resting in emptiness, … Continue reading
WHAT IS IT THAT WAKES US UP … MAKES US CONSCIOUS?
What Is It That Wakes Us Up … Makes Us Conscious? It is a simple realisation and recognition … “Is that all?” What sounded complicated is now simple. Words make realisation complicated. The moment when I received the pointing out … Continue reading
MEDITATION IS DOING NOTHING
Meditation Is Doing Nothing It’s that simple. Consciousness doesn’t do anything: it merely observes. Even while the body is doing things, consciousness is just aware. An example is fastening our shoe laces; we’re simply aware of the fingers, and no … Continue reading
THERE IS NOTHING TO UNDERSTAND
There Is Nothing To Understand There is nothing to understand; just see. Just seeing is pure consciousness. Once realised, we understand what others try to understand. This profound teaching has become far too poetic, complicated and elaborate. Realise that pure … Continue reading
THE AGE OF MISTRUST AND CHAOS
The Age Of Mistrust And Chaos Does life make sense? Is the world one huge cock-up? Really? A continuous series of cock-ups? Chaos and mistrust make life complicated, and this is how we become docile and complicit. Complicit: condition of being … Continue reading
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WHEN WE LOSE OUR WAY
When We Lose Our Way We want to know the truth. We find the truth, and realise that it is simplicity itself. The very essence of consciousness; pure awareness. It has no need for elaborations; just recognition that leads to … Continue reading
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SIMPLICITY IN DARK TIMES
Simplicity in dark times. I had a dream last night: two of my teachers, from different traditions, came and gave me a ‘bonk’ on the head (touching foreheads is a traditional Tibetan greeting). One cut some of my hair (this … Continue reading
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