“When one of the emperors of China asked Bodhidharma (the Zen master who brought Zen from India to China) what … More
Tag: Enlightenment
Enlightenment
“Enlightenment, or Nirvana, is nothing other than the state beyond all obstacles, in the same way that from the peak … More
Enlightenment – right now
We’re always in some kind of mood. It might be sadness, it might be anger, it might be not much … More
Everyday Spiritual Life
My take on ‘Everyday Spiritual Life’ is the understanding that nothing exists in isolation – no person or event is … More
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Shantideva’s Prayer
“May all beings everywhere Plagued by sufferings of body and mind Obtain an ocean of happiness and joy By virtue … More
Fearlessness Is Not The Reduction Of Fear
True fearlessness is not the reduction of fear, but going beyond fear. Unfortunately, in the English language, we don’t have … More
Spiritual Awakening Is Going Down
Spiritual awakening is frequently described as a journey to the top of a mountain. In the process of discovering bodhichitta … More