Category Archives: Mahayana

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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“Because the bodhisattvas have no attainments….”

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

Homage to stainless Manjushri Precious roar of the Dharma. One of the less obvious teachings within the Heart Sutra is the insistence of transcending any and all constructs of thought or conceptualizations. This includes ideas of emptiness, the Buddha, the … Continue reading →

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Wesak/Saga Dawa: Egolessness and the Teacher

Posted on May 21, 2016 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

Esotericists celebrate Wesak as inclusive of the Christ, the World Teacher. Eastern Buddhist traditions celebrate Wesak (Saga Dawa – this full moon) in honor of the Teacher and a Teaching of awareness. The Buddha’s words and message stand undefiled and … Continue reading →

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“Heaps,” “Aggregates,” Skandhas

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

“Each plane of our being: mental, vital, physical – has its own consciousness, separated though interconnected and interacting; but to outer mind and sense, in our waking experience, that are all confused together.” From Integral Healing by Sri Aurobindo  posted … Continue reading →

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The Light of Sacredization

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

Why does humanity exist? Among the significant reasons is the human capacity to express light. Clarity, ingenuity, integrity, wisdom, and harmonious creativity are expressions of light through creative intelligence. Respect, kindness, care, equanimity, compassion, saving and helping are expressions of … Continue reading →

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