Category Archives: Mahayana

Video: a few thoughts before the new cycle of meditation

Posted on September 29, 2023 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

A 16 minute video on what we are now familiar with inside ourselves so that we can enter the new cycle of “mind, no mind, mind is luminous.” Please watch this short video before Tuesday morning’s meditation, if possible. Thank … Continue reading →

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Meditation: exploring joy 2, sharing it

Posted on July 6, 2023 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

First, is learning that joy has many qualities. Those will become more familiar and obvious as we “notice the usually not noticed” that is within a moment of joy, happiness or delight. Second: when in a moment of joy, happiness, … Continue reading →

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Musings on the bodhisattva Path

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

What is the bodhisattva Path? How should one think on this? And, what is bodhisattva practice? The term “bodhisattva,” though from the Sanskrit language, is a universal idea as well as an idealized embodiment of all that is good, sane, … Continue reading →

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Meditation: self, Presence, perceiver

Posted on February 4, 2023 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

When Awareness is in its seat, we are present. The experience, then, is Presence. Presence is a rich mandala of qualities and subtlety, yet all within the experience of the moment. Each facet of Presence, of Awareness in its seat, … Continue reading →

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Meditation: warm-heartedness

Posted on December 24, 2022 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

Warm-heartedness is the most meaningful present. May your Presence bless all whom you encounter and embrace, this season and always.

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