Category Archives: Mahayana

Inseparable

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

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

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Mindfulness?

Posted on December 30, 2017 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

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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A Host of Samantabhadra Offerings

Posted on December 28, 2017 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

To offer one’s body, speech and mind is a powerful commitment. It renders whatever we think, say or do to as an energetic gift, an offering to the divine in all. In 2011, more than 30 of us from the … Continue reading →

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The mother of all meditation states and of samadhi

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

In the recent meditation retreats (Autumn 2016), two points were investigated and experienced with fullness: Shamatha is the foundation of all meditation practices. It also is the mother-source that produces all subsequent meditative capacities, states, and samdhis. Additionally, it is … Continue reading →

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Method

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

Like a rainbow, awareness is multi-faceted but is one awareness. the Manjushri tantra states: “The Great Vehicle is distinguished by its prajna and compassion; and their realization completely extirpates the roots of all suffering.” Accordingly, this is also an answer … Continue reading →

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