What are the seven factors of awakening? Note that this Buddhist approach focuses on the positive rather than on the negative (the hindrances). Mindfulness. To maintain awareness of reality, in particular the teachings. Investigation of the nature of reality. (nothing is permanent, and all thoughts and feelings should be viewed as passing phenomena.) Energy also … Continue reading The Seven Factors of Awakening
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Kai and Master Dögen Learn Buddha-Nature
This video explains what we are, all things, an integral part of the flow of the Universe, which brings us great peace, and can only be realized through non attachment and mental stillness. The Universe is within us. It is ever changing. https://youtu.be/hkH-hZT1l5Q?si=fwYeemIsb_hDLVpl
Science Explains Buddha-Nature
There is a page on Buddhistdoor.net that is brilliant writing. Susanna Yeung, PhD wrote about quantum physics and Buddhist principles. Please read the whole article at this LINK. Here is my favorite excerpt: The material world is a projection of the mind. According to the Copenhagen interpretation, matter only manifests in space-time when there is … Continue reading Science Explains Buddha-Nature
Guide to Moral Speaking
In the 8-Fold Path in Buddhism, which is the outline for achieving Nirvana, I really love the guidelines set out for "right speech". How much this world would be a better place if every person followed these. Teach children these guidelines if you are the parent or grandparent or caregiver. No lying No abusive speech … Continue reading Guide to Moral Speaking
A Great Interview About the Matrix
This recent interview by Jeff Mara of Rizwan Virk is worth your time to listen to. Virk went to MIT and has a background designing online games. He is up to date on the many world spiritual traditions, modern day physics, and is interested in the biggest life philosophical questions. He says a lot in … Continue reading A Great Interview About the Matrix
The 10 Ox Herding Illustrations
Sometimes called: Oxherder Illustrations . Ten Bulls. Ten Ox Herding Pictures. This series of illustrations is about taming the wild calf, and the calf is the wild mind, and in the story its needs are tamed. This story originated in china in the 12th century. It ended in the disappearance of the practitioner. In the … Continue reading The 10 Ox Herding Illustrations
Pure Land Practice
Notes from talk below: are out of the realm of samsara, like a purgatory. born instantaneously. lifts you up. consciousness out top of head. you develop rapid psychic powers. can help sentient beings. power of suchness. power of travel. remember all past lives and information. have celestial eye, and ears to hear cries and respond, … Continue reading Pure Land Practice
One Seeker's Story 