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Continuity of Consciousness 7

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

Bardo (Tibetan) translates as intermediate and conveys the idea of interlude. It refers to all in-between states. For example, one’s life which is between birth and death is a bardo. Sleep, which is between going to sleep and arising the … Continue reading →

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Continuity of Consciousness 6

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

Continuity of Consciousness begins with the understanding that consciousness-Awareness already is and is being experienced in this moment as it is. The key to continuity of consciousness-awareness is learning to recognize it as it is in this very moment. Doing … Continue reading →

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Continuity of Consciousness 5

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

Is reincarnation – rebirth – a fact to you? For the majority of those at the Continuity of Consciousness retreats, rebirth is recognized as true and valued for the opportunities that reincarnation provides. The participants understood that we are more … Continue reading →

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Continuity of Consciousness 4

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

Consciousness-Awareness perceives all things equally. Ultimately, Consciousness-Awareness is no longer a mode of perception and existence is no longer a thing. But until then, we ordinary human beings ping-pong from distraction to distraction, from satisfaction or discontent to the next … Continue reading →

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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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