Author Archives: Donna Mitchell-Moniak

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OM Mani Padma Hum Many people are familiar with this mantra. It is associated with Avolokiteshvara whose Sanskrit name means “the Lord who sees.” In Eastern cosmology, predating the Buddha, Avolokiteshvara is known as the Lord of the World. This … Continue reading →

As the world watches today’s election procedings, we meditate with our hand on our heart radiating light, love, and presence through the mechanism that is shared by all beings: the heart. Radiant clarity, peaceful equanimity, a smile of loving presence, … Continue reading →

May all of our meditations, from all the traditions and sources we benefit from, pour luminous clarity and warm-heartedness into the world, into the U.S. during this election and after, and into all moments of our day, each day.

We begin with the quotation from Tuesday’s post and today’s session: “Since pure awareness of nowness is the real buddha, in openness and contentment I found the lama in my heart.” The Vajra Essence, vol 3, pg. xv. In order … Continue reading →