Tag Archives: Buddha

The Buddha’s Insights

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak
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The Equality of the Buddhas

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

A student was under the impression that one or a few buddhas are more buddha than others. The misunderstanding is almost to be expected. I, too, held that incorrect view for some time. However, one needs only contemplate the Buddha’s … Continue reading →

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The ground of Awareness

Posted on December 26, 2014 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

Upon his enlightenment, Buddha touched the ground.* He asserted that “Earth is my witness,” regarding the fact of his enlightenment. There are layers of meaning in this gesture which are not usually expanded upon in the Dharma. Generally, the gesture … 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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Streams and Forms

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

Symbol Reader’s posts are always insightful. Her development of a subject is resonant with my mind, and she draws upon sources that are wide culturally and often unfamiliar to me. Therefore, I look forward to every post. A few of … Continue reading →

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