A recent post in praise of the ego was a wonderful reminder of something more subtle on the spiritual path. Although far more subtle, even our search for enlightenment and awakening can, and often … [Read more...]
Awakened Mind
In Zen, we use the words Big Mind or Buddha Mind. In non-dual teaching we may call this Pure Consciousness or Pure Awareness. Both refer to the same Awakened Mind. Big Mind or Awakened … [Read more...]
Thoughts and Emotions
Normally we have three ways to deal with our thoughts and emotions. We Indulge We indulge in them. We let the completely take us over. If we have angry thoughts and emotions, we may shout or slam … [Read more...]
Simple Advice for a Happy Life
Accept life in each moment exactly as it is. That’s it. That will guarantee you a happy life. Simple, right? What most of us want is for life to accept our preferences and behave as we want it to. And … [Read more...]
The End of All Suffering
Buddha taught that there was suffering and liberation from suffering. This video shows you exactly what that liberation is. All of our lives it has been staring us in the face. Life has never hidden … [Read more...]
Ask Peter
Please write your question in the comment section below. Questions are a big part of the spiritual journey. Questions are more important than answers. When our mind is free of answers, it is open … [Read more...]