Category Archives: Human-ness

Meditation: a thankful heart

Posted on June 4, 2022 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

Countless beings, beginning with human beings, have supported us and our Path since beginningless time. With a thankful heart and mind, we reflect on some aspects of that in this meditation.

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Non-deceptive 6: Maitreya and humanity

Posted on March 12, 2022 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

When Buddha Maitreya comes to this world-system, humanity will have matured into a species of loving-kindness. There will be no violence, covetousness, aggression or greed of any kind expressing through the human psyche or the human collective. Animals will not … Continue reading →

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Meditation: for the people of Ukraine and the world

Posted on February 26, 2022 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

It’s sobering. The world is on a knife’s edge with climate crisis, and now this? Your Presence is needed. Call out and pray for all beings of light and goodness to come to teach us how to live peacefully among … Continue reading →

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Meditation: present moment mandala – pause

Posted on February 23, 2022 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

Apologies to those who use the podcasts or meditation posts. My satellite internet has been dicey due to high winds for a few days. ***** Unless one is living a truly rugged, earth, sea, or rainforest life, one is pulled … Continue reading →

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non-deceptive 5: intrinsically awake

Posted on February 14, 2022 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

“If enlightenment exists apart from meditation, how can meditation reveal it? If it is ineffable, how may it be discussed? The whole world is enslaved by concepts, and no one recognizes their essential nature.” Saraha, 8th century *1 ******** “It … Continue reading →

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