Following up on our discussion of No Permanent Self and our Interbeing With Nature, Alan Wallace provides us with insight into our participatory universe, further clarifying the insight of interbeing. Alan Wallace holds a Ph. D. in religious studies, scholar, translator for the Dalai Lama, and the founder of the Santa Barbara Institute for Conscious […]
The Fuel For Enlightened Awareness
November 18, 2013 by
These words of wisdom chosen by Lama Surya Das tells us that our meditative awareness starts as a small flame and then becomes the fuel for enlightened awareness. Jigme Lingpa was a Tibetan master who lived in the 18th century. He is known as a discoverer of ancient text and passing on the tradition of […]
We Are Here For The Sake Of Others
November 17, 2013 by
These words of wisdom from Albert Einstein sound more like they came from a Buddhist teacher like the Dalai Lama or Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh and not from the most famous scientist of the 20th century. The Dalai Lama would say, “The fact that we will die is certain. The time of death is […]
‘The Woman Who Raised That Monster’ – Suzy DeYoung’s Blog – Newtown, CT Patch
November 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
'The Woman Who Raised That Monster' – Suzy DeYoung's Blog – Newtown, CT Patch.
Listen To The Voice Within Yourself
November 16, 2013 by
Dogen Zenji was the founder of the Soto school of Zen Buddhism. He lived during the beginning of the 13th century and brought the teachings of Chan Buddhism back to Japan from China. “Do not follow the ideas of others, but learn to listen to the voice within yourself. “Your body and mind will become […]
Awakening to the Dream | Tricycle
November 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Awakening to the Dream | Tricycle.
What Is The Nature Of Perception
November 15, 2013 by
Continuing with the teachings of the Buddha that are coming forward in the scientific community, we ask, “What is the nature of perception?” According to the teachings of Buddhism, most of our suffering is caused by wrong perceptions. Perception is the third of the Five Aggregates – form, feelings, perceptions, mental formations and consciousness. These […]
Are You Making The Right Decisions?
November 14, 2013 by
Pursuing the life of your dreams can be as daunting as it is exciting. Maybe you may feel like chances to step in the right direction don’t come often enough. This couldn’t be further from the truth. We’re faced with countless decisions everyday. Each one with the power to propel you towards your life goals. […]
No Permanent Self
November 13, 2013 by
One of the main teachings of the Buddha is now coming forward in the scientific community. This teaching is that there is no permanent self. Along with impermanence and nirvana, non-self is one of the three Dharma Seals. All forms of Buddhism have these Dharma Seals. When we look into impermanence, we see that everything changes. […]
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