Category Archives: Mahayana

pt. 2, Bodhisattva Bhumis

Posted on December 22, 2022 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

In order to conceptually proceed into Trungpa Rinpoche’s teaching regarding the rest of the bodhisattva bhumis, a review of some key points (see previous post on Bodhisattva Bhumis). On pg. 181, Rinpoche says, “Prajna is of absolute, utmost importance in … Continue reading →

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addendum pt. 1 Bodhisattva Bhumis

Posted on December 15, 2022 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

A member of the study group asked, “how to establish one’s self on the Bhumis?” In other words, how to mature on the Path of Awakening. The response given was, “It’s simple: Know your mind.” The Western psychological model has … Continue reading →

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pt. 1: the Bodhisattva Bhumis from Trungpa Rinpoche

Posted on December 12, 2022 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

There are so many ways to look at the Path of Awakening. Every spiritual tradition through human history has provided context, practices, rituals, community and support. The idea of getting from here to there seems to be embedded in human … Continue reading →

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Meditation: luminous emptiness

Posted on December 3, 2022 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

This week completes with a reflection on reflecting itself. The act of contemplation (and all its various forms) is one that brings forward luminous emptiness, derives from these two inseparable qualities, while contemplation is also an example or expression of … Continue reading →

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Meditation: awareness is benevolent 2: whole-istic

Posted on November 17, 2022 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

The scope of Awareness is unfathomable, yet we live awareness every moment of our existence. All mechanisms of incarnated existence are the instruments of awareness; the Awareness that we are. In this very moment, the fullness of your experience is … Continue reading →

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