Tag Archives: awareness

Continuity of Consciousness 2

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

In addition to the three intrinsic qualities of awareness (luminosity, dynamism, and  continuity – plus their derivations and synonyms), awareness is also self-same as contentment. Contentment is marked by these three qualities as well. When we have clarity, we are … Continue reading →

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Notes to the Buddha’s Insights

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

For those who don’t have time for a one hour webcast, here is the gist of the free online presentation that I did last Thursday. I purposefully approached the Buddha’s insights and their application to conditioned life in a non-traditional … Continue reading →

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A second gestation

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

A year ago, I left Spirit Fire for a personal meditation retreat and sabbatical. Isolation, emptying my mind, and understanding more of my heart called with such power that I was packed and gone within three days. It was completely … Continue reading →

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Perfect 4: unstained

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

Perfect: pure, unstained, unblemished, just right Our last installment of Perfect is sparked by the words of the Heart Sutra, “not stained, not separated from stains.” This post is also the result of watching a dad and his young son … Continue reading →

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Philosophy to live by

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

If asked to name your three favorite philosophers of the world would Buddha Shakyamuni be among them? Or any of the erudite masters the the Teachings of Light call Budddhadharma? How about Chief Seattle, Crazy Horse, Ahkenaten, Hildegard of Bingen, … Continue reading →

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