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The Jump Program: Naropa 8

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

Without his knowing, our friend Naropa has been on a roller coaster ride. Nor does he know that he’s coming to the part where you get whipped around, up and down very fast purposefully to disorient. Walking along, he comes … Continue reading →

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Awareness Builds Upon Itself: Naropa 6

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

The teachings of the Buddha stand as possibly the most applicable philosophy ever uttered on this planet. From his first spoken words after sitting for seven weeks in the raging light of Enlightenment until his last forty-plus years later, everything … Continue reading →

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The Trickster of the Self: Naropa 4

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

Ah, we get to the crux of it: the trickster, sense of self. Naropa’s first two encounters have been tests of behavior and relatedness. But behavior and interactions with others has a source: ego, personal identity. Thus with the third … Continue reading →

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Lighten the Load, Naropa 3

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

Each encounter ends with rainbow lights, a mystical voice of wisdom, and Naropa swooning to fall unconscious. When we wakes up he resumes his prayers and journey as if no smarter from the previous event. We usually do the same. … Continue reading →

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Knock, knock. Who’s there? Naropa 2

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

Naropa experiences several “trials” trying to find Tilopa, the guru. Literally, each one is a test of recognition, character, common sense and decency, and intuition. And with each person, animal, or circumstance, it is Tilopa in disguise. Usually Naropa fails … Continue reading →

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