The Six Paramitas are an important guide to living life, as a disciple of Buddhism. Here are some graphics to help understand them simply... These six paramitas are considered essential qualities to cultivate on one’s path to enlightenment, acting as a roadmap for a meaningful and purposeful life. Practitioners develop these virtues by consciously integrating … Continue reading 6 Paramitas: Guide to Living
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Attempting to Understand the Heart Sutra
To begin, let's listen to the English chant of the Heart Sutra: https://youtu.be/tjHBYgI_x4Y?si=A29vKGlSx3auMOdI Below, Bob Harris explains the Heart Sutra. https://youtu.be/anf1yQEyEDA?si=vRyGltzBid9a-hHB Next find an explanation of the Heart Sutra from the Wikipedia of Buddhism: The main part of the (longer version of the) sutra begins when the Buddha, with his students gathered around him, enters … Continue reading Attempting to Understand the Heart Sutra
Freedom Explained by Chögyam Trungpa
Chögyam Trungpa By the examination of his own thoughts, emotions, concepts, and the other activities of the mind, the Buddha discovered that there is no need to struggle to prove our existence, that we need not be subject to the rule of the lords or forces of materialism. There is no need to struggle to … Continue reading Freedom Explained by Chögyam Trungpa
Interesting News Feed
This is a news feed that I just discovered and will add to my regular reading. It is not your typical news. To describe it I would say it would appeal to a similar audience to that which Gaia TV appeals to. When I find something that I find worthy I like to share it … Continue reading Interesting News Feed
Do We Need Churches?
Not sure if this is the best title, but what I'm going to say in this post regards my personal journey. I was raised in a devout traditional church-going household. That's an understatement. Life revolved around our rural church and community. Fast forward and a lot of water has flown by under the bridge. I've … Continue reading Do We Need Churches?
Wisdom In Kriya Yoga Youtube Channel
The Kriya Yoga Online with Ryan Kurczak youtube channel has much to offer. If you've ever read, studied, or used the meditation methods of Paramahansa Yogananda, you may already be familiar with some of this. Most of us who have ever read Autobiography of a Yogi, or numerous other books by Paramahansa Yogananda, really appreciate … Continue reading Wisdom In Kriya Yoga Youtube Channel
Recommended Music for Bliss: Ajeet Kaur
Here is the sacred waters mantra "Gobinda", by Ajeet Kaur. Her music will take you to that blissful state you long for. Besides mantras, she lets her music evolve in different directions, including Irish influences and incorporating harp. https://www.youtube.com/embed/q3jzt44k4ls
One Seeker's Story 