Sep
13
Applied philosophy.
> “Just as a goldsmith assays gold by rubbing, cutting and burning, so should you
examine my words. Do not
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Inner Work
Getting to know your own body, mind, awareness and the nature of the world around you.
Sep
08
Silence or art.
What is the purpose of meditation?
For most of the Western world, meditation is a vehicle to a calm mind,
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Jul
26
Imminent revelation.
There are moments that are always presenting themselves, moments to lend a hand,
moments to share a kind word, moments
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Jul
19
The opposite of awareness.
Dzogchen takes awareness (Tib: rigpa) as the path and that awareness takes the
form of pure presence. It is a
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Jul
14
Dzogchen view and practice.
It is crucial to have a grounded understanding of the four noble truths
[https://siddhearta.blogspot.com/2018/07/moving-through-four-noble-truths.
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Jul
07
Science of training the mind.
Meditation is the science of training the mind. It is a vehicle for recognizing
our own true nature and understanding
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Jul
05
Stillness within movement.
Settle the mind. Let it rest naturally. Let it rest in its own place.
Let go of any thoughts or
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Jun
28
Settling the mind.
Take your seat. Meditate for ten minutes using any method that you are familiar
with. You might focus on your
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Jun
23
Preoccupied.
We are rational, reasonable people. We make choices and chart a course based on
the best information available. We use
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Jun
21
The toolbox.
Meditation is a tool, and as a tool there are many different forms that it
takes. Some types of meditation
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