Category Archives: Mahayana

advancing meditation: Milarepa 3, Listening

Posted on June 27, 2018 by

The enlightened yogi, Milarepa, is often depicted with one hand to his ear. This symbolizes that he listened carefully to instructions from his guru. The lineage to which Milarepa belongs is the Kagyu, “the oral lineage,” or “ear-whispered lineage.” One … Continue reading →

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advancing meditation: the exaltation and purity of peace

Posted on February 18, 2018 by

There’s a line in the Prajnaparamita Sutra in 150 lines that states that one demonstration of Perfect Wisdom is called the “Consummation of awakening to the calm true nature of all the Buddhas (tathagathas).” Underline the word calm, and then … Continue reading →

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advancing meditation: the greatest wealth

Posted on February 15, 2018 by

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Inseparable

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Image: Hubble Telescope Buddha, bodhisattva: White Tara Quote: donna

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Mindfulness?

Posted on December 30, 2017 by

To practice mindfulness is to place oneself on its hook. It is a call to truth presenting in the moment, as the moment, and through one’s relation to Truth of Being. Buddha Shakyamuni exemplified this and taught others how to … Continue reading →

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