August 2016 - Way of Bodhi

Greatest Generosity and Highest Meditation – Bodhidharma

August 25, 2016June 27, 2018 Yogi Prabodha Jnana 3 Comments bodhidharma, mahayana, non-duality, selflessness, zen

A short teaching on how to discover the brilliant expanse of one’s own mind through the correct generosity and the correct meditation. (based on a quote from Bodhidharma)

Poetry

The Lake-born Vajra – Guru Padmasambhava

August 13, 2016June 27, 2018 Yogi Prabodha Jnana 0 Comments guru, padmasambhava, vajrayana

A poetry in homage to Guru Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche). ” … The space of mind swirls up as playful maidens, the effortless play of spontaneous perfection! Perceptions turn into the mandala of awakening! In this wondrous display, I rest in evenness. … “

Beyond Religion Blog Managing Emotions Quote Thoughts of Masters

The Symbols of Living Dharma

August 9, 2016June 27, 2018 Yogi Prabodha Jnana 0 Comments beyond religion, destructive emotions, managing emotions, non-hatred, shantideva

The sacred objects of Buddhism such as statues and scriptures are aids for working with one’s own mind. Masters cautioned not to turn them into objects of conflicts and not to be upset by their destruction. The way to protect Dharma is by being a living lamp of peace, wisdom and compassion …

Blog Poetry

The Joyous Explosion

August 3, 2016June 27, 2018 Yogi Prabodha Jnana 2 Comments emptiness, freedom

A poetry that explores the connection between the noble eight-fold path of the Buddha and the experience of non-dual non-conceptual awakening. “… In the withering away of the matrix of ego and concepts, Is the explosive joy of empty mind!”