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The sky is the sky. Awareness is awareness.

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

Interlude is the space between, between in-breath and out-breath, between out-breath and in, it is the space between thoughts. Interlude is the space – the empty non-action – before action is engaged. Often action is engaged robotically, habitually. Just as … Continue reading →

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The blossom of meditation

Posted on September 12, 2015 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

Meditation, classic and true, is a result like a blossom is to a plant. Many parts are necessary to be in place first in order for the blossom to open. Shamatha (tranquil abiding) is the ground of all meditation practice, … Continue reading →

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Training the elephant of the mind

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

In classical meditation training, the mind is symbolized by two animals: an elephant and a monkey. The elephant represents the qualities of inertia, stubbornness, repetitious mental and emotional patterns, and overall our ignorance about our own mind and its sublime, … Continue reading →

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