In previous stages of awakening consciousness, we spent a lot of time and effort in our spiritual practices. We developed discipline. We began to meditate regularly and incorporated meditation into … [Read more...]
The Self That Seeks Awakening
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...]
Living an Awakened Life
Living an awakened life is the simplest and most obvious thing in the world. It is brain-dead simple. What is incredibly difficult and complicated is not living an awakened life. There are few … [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...]