We have discussed two possible approaches to spirituality: spiritual materialism and transcending spiritual materialism. Padmasambhava's was is that of transcending spiritual materialism, of developing basic sanity. Developing basic sanity is a process of working on ourselves in which the path itself rather than the attainment of a goal becomes the working basis. The path itself... Continue Reading →
From the book : A path with heart by Jack Kornfield
Many people try to find a spiritual path where they do not have to face themselves but where they can still liberate themselves ~ liberate themselves from themselves, in fact. In truth, this is impossible. We cannot do that. We have to be honest with ourselves. We have to see our gut, our real shit,... Continue Reading →
The Warrior Tradition: Conquering Fear BY CHÖGYAM TRUNGPA RINPOCHE The term “warrior” relates to the basic situation of being a human being. The heart of the warrior is this basic aliveness or basic goodness. Such fearless goodness is free from doubt and overcomes any perverted attitudes towards reality. Doubt is the first obstacle to fearlessness... Continue Reading →
